MISSION STATEMENT
Kern County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services mission is to assist in improving the quality of life for those individuals struggling with substance abuse disorders. We accomplish this goal by providing comprehensive evidence-based curriculum in our programs. Our Board of Directors is a group of dedicated individuals who are progressive and committed professionals. With their leadership, Kern County Hispanic Commission provides high quality leadership that encourages and cultivates a staff of progressive and committed professionals.
VISION
The Kern County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Services aspires to provide superior, culturally sensitive substance abuse services as an integral partner in a comprehensive continuum of care. It is the vision of the Commission that services will be delivered within an environment which promotes the dignity, rights and full participation of individuals and other families.
VALUES
The following values guide the programs and services provided by Kern County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services
- Respect, compassion, caring, loyalty and safety for all community members
- Honesty, integrity and professional ethics on all undertakings
- Social responsibility and dedication to equality and justice
- Acceptance of differences
- A commitment to innovation and creativity
The agency was established in 1984 as the KERN COUNTY CHICANO COMMISSION ON ALCOHOLISM, a California Corporation. On May 25,1988 an Amendment was made to the Articles of Incorporation and filed with the State of California. The Amendment was a change to the name of the corporation which is now known as ‘Kern County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services’.
The original mission of Kern County Hispanic Commission was to serve Hispanic Women in the community. Assisting in services to provide Prevention and Treatment Programs located near Spanish speaking communities. However, over the last 29 years Kern County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services began focusing on all cultures and issues related to women in the community.
In 2016 Kern County Hispanic Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services recognized the needs of the community and begin providing services to all individuals (female and male). Offering different levels of care and services that meet the needs of the population we are now serving.
ADMINISTRATION
Olga Acevedo,
CADC-C05090118
Executive Director
Aileen Argueta,
SUDCC-9582
Supervising Counselor
Staff
Sophia Ruano,
Support Staff
Clinical Staff
Allysa Kennedy, RADT
Substance Abuse Counselor
Irene Velasquez,
AMFT116229
LPHA
Liliana Lopez-Azpeitia,
LMFT134717
LPHA