Mekong Community Center: Empowering Minds, Enriching Lives
Mekong Community Center, a nonprofit organization founded in 1989, stands as a beacon of hope and support for America’s largest Vietnamese community in Santa Clara County. As the nation’s pioneering Vietnamese community center, our mission has remained unwavering: to provide vital outpatient mental health services, guiding clients and their families on their journey to embracing everyday life and realizing their true potential.
In 2020, we embarked on a transformative path, introducing our Wellness Center, extending its reach to all Asian/Pacific Islander subgroups in Santa Clara County. Rooted in the belief that individuals hold the power to shape their health destinies, the Wellness Center serves as a platform for learning, sharing life experiences, and improving the quality of both physical and mental well-being. At Mekong, we embrace diversity, welcoming all Asians regardless of age, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
Located in San Jose, California, our center is strategically placed in the heart of the United States’ largest Vietnamese community. With over 180,000 Vietnamese residents, accounting for nearly 11% of San Jose’s population, our linguistically and culturally sensitive behavioral health services address the unique challenges faced by individuals of Vietnamese, Southeast Asian, and other Asian/Pacific Islander backgrounds.
Our comprehensive services encompass crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, rehabilitation counseling, case management, and psychiatric medication support. The latest addition to our offerings is the Wellness Center, designed to enhance access to culturally sensitive prevention and early intervention behavioral health services, outreach, education, health, and wellness groups, and workshops, catering to underserved Asian/Pacific Islander ethnic communities in Santa Clara County. Our dedicated team comprises bilingual and bicultural Vietnamese and Asian-Americans, who not only understand the cultural stigmas surrounding mental health but also empathize with the challenges our clients face. This team includes psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, case managers, and peer support staff.
Our Mission: Compassion, Culture, Community
At Mekong Community Center, our mission is clear:
- To provide compassionate and culturally sensitive outpatient mental health and behavioral health services to Vietnamese-American clients.
- To facilitate successful recovery, enabling our clients to master the tasks of daily living and reach their optimal potential within the community.
Our comprehensive array of services, available in-person and via telehealth, includes:
- Behavioral health counseling services
- Individual and group therapy
- Case management
- Medication support
- Crisis intervention
- Family education
- Support groups
- Referrals to social services agencies and community resources
Serving All Ages, Serving All Needs
Mekong Community Center caters to a broad demographic, including:
- Children and transitional-aged youth (ages 5-18)
- Families
- Adults (ages 18-59)
- Older Adults (ages 60 and over)
Accessibility and Confidentiality
At Mekong Community Center, we ensure that all our services are accessible to those who need them most. We accept Medi-Cal insurance without co-pays, ensuring that financial barriers do not stand in the way of receiving vital care. Furthermore, our Wellness Center classes and workshops are provided free of charge to all attendees, eliminating the need for insurance or copayments.
Confidentiality is paramount to us. All behavioral health services offered by Mekong Community Center are strictly confidential, with all handling of Protected Health Information adhering to the strictest HIPAA standards and compliance. Your well-being, privacy, and journey toward mental health are our top priorities.