Ujima Adult and Family Services

1898 the Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

About Ujima Adult and Family Services

Ujima Adult and Family Services, located in San Jose, California, is a behavioral health services provider for adults and families. They highlight African cultural and community based values. They offer outpatient mental health treatment that may include drug rehab services. Youth involved in the criminal justice system are accepted for treatment. They are a certified outpatient MediCal clinic.

Their Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS) program provides individual, group, and family counseling; crisis intervention; mental health assessments; medication support; case management and youth behavioral interventions. The TBS program targets African youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system, those who are receiving social service system related assistance and those who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

Ujima Adult and Family Services accepts MediCal and other government funding. Clients who need further medical, mental health or addiction recovery services are referred. Many major insurers such as Aetna, Cigna, Magellan or United Healthcare cover some or all the costs of mental health and addiction recovery services when such services are determined to be medically necessary. To verify coverage you would need to contact your insurance provider. Out of network benefits can vary.

Latest Reviews

Venus Jones
1 year ago on Google
5
I love the vibe at their open mic night it definitely for the culture. I had the best experience during a drum lesson too because the guest trainer was top notch. Malcolm's humble leadership and the art on the walls alone always makes me want to return to Ujima. Get on their mailing list for the community calendar. You won't regret it!
Sharla Stevens and The Ancestors
1 year ago on Google
5
This place is a hidden gem. They offer several FREE programs for the Black community. There is so little representation for us in San Jos. Thank God for Ujima! Stop by and you ll feel all the love!
Patrick Kabeya
1 year ago on Google
5
I walked in Ujima and instantly felt home.

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Accepted Insurance

Ujima Adult and Family Services works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

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Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Contact Information

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1898 the Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126

Fact checked and written by:
Rita Milios, LCSW, SAP
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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3.5 (8 reviews)
Lanell Warner
1 year ago
1

This place is questionable to say the least. My son was missing for 3 days. we had no clue where he was, I had to do ALL the foot work to find out he was admitted. This place is taking the government money and hiding under race! For the people the counselor that he has knows nothing about him and can be rude. SHAME ON YOU ALL! Im mad!!

Venus Jones
1 year ago
5

I love the vibe at their open mic night it definitely for the culture. I had the best experience during a drum lesson too because the guest trainer was top notch. Malcolm's humble leadership and the art on the walls alone always makes me want to return to Ujima. Get on their mailing list for the community calendar. You won't regret it!

Sharla Stevens and The Ancestors
1 year ago
5

This place is a hidden gem. They offer several FREE programs for the Black community. There is so little representation for us in San Jos�. Thank God for Ujima! Stop by and you ll feel all the love!

Patrick Kabeya
1 year ago
5

I walked in Ujima and instantly felt home.

Vanessa Roberts
3 years ago
1

Please do not go here for therapy or counseling sessions. Find a reputable and consistent place to receive your mental health services. This place never calls you back, the phone are ALWAYS forwarded to the answering service, therapy appointments are no-show and aren't regularly scheduled, no follow up with the treatment plans, so if you're on medication....good luck. They'll leave you out to dry with no help. They need to be reported to the state board.

Vevlyn Grant
4 years ago
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Still havent receuved services. Very difficult to get directly in contact with therapists. Everytime uve called ive gotten a switchboard operator tgat is nowhere near the office. I had an initial appointment that i missed and when i called to reschedule the operator was supposed to send ojt a message to the office but of course, no one ever called me back. Hopefully i can get some help someday

Lanai Scott
5 years ago
5

I truly love this place. Everyone is friendly & very helpful.

Ronelle Chaverst
5 years ago
5

My daughter was the only African American child at the Harker School for seven years, and her middle school years were unbearable especially after the only African American teacher left when she was in the sixth grade she had no one, well that's not right she had Yvonne Maxwell MSW and a couple of teachers at the middle school people she is close to today. Thanks Yvonne for saving my daughter.

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