Riverside Latino Commission on Alcohol Riverside Latino Commission Counseling

The Latino Commission's outpatient program addresses the specific cultural, linguistic, and economic challenges facing Latino families affected by addiction. Treatment is delivered by bilingual staff who understand the cultural dynamics that influence recovery within Latino communities.

Sessions incorporate family involvement and community support networks that are central to Latino culture, while addressing barriers such as work schedules, immigration concerns, and language preferences that can impact treatment engagement.

Recognizing that many clients work in agriculture and service industries with demanding schedules, the center offers flexible appointment times including evening hours until 9 PM Monday through Friday. This accessibility ensures that addiction treatment doesn't conflict with essential employment obligations.

The outpatient structure allows clients to remain in their communities while receiving consistent substance abuse treatment, maintaining family relationships and work responsibilities throughout the recovery process.

Head of Service Seham Saba, LMFT, leads a multidisciplinary team that includes Mental Health Services Coordinator Alejandra Alvarez, LMFT, and certified addiction counselors Arnold Lopez and Daniel Lopez, both holding CADC CAS credentials.

This combination of licensed mental health professionals and certified addiction counselors ensures comprehensive care that addresses both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions within a culturally competent framework.

The center provides age-appropriate treatment for both adolescents and adults, recognizing that addiction affects Latino families across all age groups. Adolescent services address the unique pressures facing young people in agricultural communities, including early workforce entry and family responsibilities.

Adult programming focuses on the specific stressors experienced by migrant farm workers and Latino adults, including occupational hazards, economic instability, and social isolation that can contribute to substance use patterns.