CPLC Centro de la Familia is an outpatient behavioral health and substance abuse program in Phoenix, Arizona, operated by Chicanos Por La Causa at the Maryvale Community Service Center and serving individuals and families of all ages. The bilingual program provides counseling and therapy for substance abuse alongside general mental health conditions, with a focus on culturally competent care for underserved communities in the West Phoenix area.
Outpatient Substance Abuse Counseling and Therapy
Centro de la Familia delivers outpatient substance abuse treatment through individual counseling, group therapy, and integrated dual diagnosis services for clients navigating both substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. The program uses evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, 12-step facilitation, and relapse prevention, addressing the underlying triggers and patterns driving each client’s substance use alongside the clinical skills needed to sustain recovery. Substance Abuse Block Grant (SABG) funding is available for outpatient substance abuse services, helping to remove cost as a barrier for clients who might not otherwise access care.
Dual Diagnosis Treatment and Comprehensive Case Management
For clients dealing with both substance use disorders and serious mental illness, including depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, and other co-occurring conditions, Centro de la Familia provides integrated treatment that addresses both at the same time. Comprehensive substance abuse and mental health assessments guide individualized treatment planning, with case management available to connect clients to the broader range of social services they may need, including housing, legal advocacy, supported employment, and social services navigation. Court-ordered outpatient treatment is also accommodated for clients referred through the judicial system.
A Bilingual, Culturally Competent Program Rooted in the West Phoenix Community
Centro de la Familia is part of CPLC’s broader Health & Human Services continuum, which includes the Corazón residential treatment program and a full range of community-based services. The program’s bilingual staff and culturally responsive approach reflect CPLC’s decades-long commitment to serving Latino and underserved communities in Phoenix, ensuring that language and cultural barriers do not limit access to quality behavioral health care.
