The Express, a WestCare Publication
National Hispanic Heritage Month (HHM) takes place from September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. Beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week,” but it was later extended to a […]
The WestCare California Maintenance Team has exhibited remarkable achievements throughout the past year. With an influx of over 1,700 maintenance requests documented in our system alone, not accounting for requests received through phone calls, handwritten submissions, emails, and similar channels, their dedication has been unwavering, committed to ensuring facilities conform to regulatory standards and provide […]
About MAT: WestCare California’s OUR WestCare MATTERS provides evidence-based Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for adult men and women within Fresno County who have an opioid use disorder, are covered by MediCal, and are enrolled in or are interested in attending a residential or outpatient treatment program. Our program uses only FDA-approved medications and recovery support services. […]
WestCare California’s Withdrawal Management program located in Fresno, CA serves men who are intoxicated or under the influence and/or in imminent withdrawal. This program offers 24 hour a day non-medical supervision to those suffering from moderate to severe withdrawal from drugs, alcohol, or both. The 15-bed program is licensed by the California Department of Health […]
By Michael Mygind, Director of Marketing In early February, our WestCare California family of programs bid a heartfelt farewell and wished a very Happy Retirement to a longtime member of our family and leadership, Lynn Pimentel! While she has been employed with our organization for over 20 years, her history with WestCare goes back even […]
By Sean Y., Client, WestCare California My name is Sean Y. I’m currently a client in WestCare California’s MLK Residential program in Fresno, California. Because I have battled substance abuse for over 20 years now and have been through several treatment programs, I understand how challenging finding hope amid addiction can be. “Rosebuds: The Addiction […]
By Michael Mygind, Director of Marketing In May, our state was honored to have representation on behalf of our California Administration and San Joaquin Valley Veterans program join other community partners on behalf of the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care and Built For Zero – Fresno/Madera at May’s Built For Zero Learning Session in Chicago […]
By Michael Mygind, Director of Marketing WestCare California staff on behalf of Housing Services, San Joaquin Valley Veterans (SJVV), The Living Room, BEAT, leadership, and marketing joined over two hundred volunteers in this year’s homeless Point-In-Time Count presented by the Fresno Madera Continuum of Care (FMCoC). Over the course of the three-day event, volunteers tallied […]
A poem written by a current client at CCTRP San Diego ‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, everyone was sober, even the mouse. The NA books were stacked by the chimney with care in hopes that my sponsor soon would be there. The children were nestled all snug in their beds […]
By Michael Mygind, Marketing Specialist Nothing says, “A Place to Belong,” more than great company and a home-cooked meal. In November, our team at The Living Room with the help of some amazing volunteers on behalf of MAC Cosmetics prepared and served a warm Thanksgiving meal for their friends and community supporters. Live music was […]