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Your Trusted Mental Health Counseling Partner in San Jose
Act For Mental Health has been dedicated to improving mental wellness in our communities for over five decades. Our organization specializes in delivering accessible, high-quality counseling and educational programs designed to empower individuals, couples, and families. Through evidence-based therapeutic approaches, we address emotional distress, relationship challenges, and crisis intervention while prioritizing affordability and inclusivity. Our sliding-scale fee structure ensures services remain accessible to all socioeconomic backgrounds. With multilingual support in English, Spanish, Hindi, and Vietnamese, we serve diverse populations across Santa Clara County. Our court-approved educational courses and virtual support groups provide structured solutions for anger management, parenting, and co-parenting challenges.As a trusted community resource, we maintain partnerships with local health plans including Medi-Cal, Anthem Blue Cross, and Valley Health Plan. Our team of licensed professionals combines clinical expertise with compassionate care to help clients develop practical coping strategies for daily life. We actively collaborate with social agencies and legal systems to offer court-mandated counseling and family reunification services. Committed to innovation, we continually adapt our programs to meet evolving community needs while maintaining our founding mission of mental health advocacy and support.
Services
Counseling Services
Court-Approved Education
Support Groups
Clinical Internships
Mental Health Crisis Support
Highlights and features
- 50+ years of mental health counseling experience
- Sliding-scale fees for financial accessibility
- Evidence-based therapeutic approaches with licensed professionals
- Multilingual services in four languages
- Court-approved programs with certificate completion
Services
Counseling Services
Our counseling services provide personalized mental health support for individuals, couples, and families facing emotional distress or relationship challenges. Licensed therapists use evidence-based techniques to develop practical coping strategies for daily life. Services include family reunification counseling and court-mandated therapy options.
Court-Approved Education
Eight-week court-approved programs address anger management, parenting, and co-parenting challenges with structured virtual classes. Certified instructors deliver weekly sessions meeting Santa Clara County court requirements. Participants receive completion certificates upon fulfilling program requirements.
Support Groups
Virtual support groups offer peer connection for Spanish-speaking men and women facing mental health challenges. These open-format sessions focus on developing practical coping skills without requiring formal therapy enrollment. Sessions operate evenings with no participant records maintained.
Clinical Internships
Supervised internship opportunities provide hands-on experience for mental health professionals-in-training. Interns work directly with licensed clinicians to develop clinical skills while supporting client care under professional supervision.
Mental Health Crisis Support
24/7 crisis intervention available through the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988) for urgent mental health needs. Referral services connect individuals with immediate confidential support and local treatment resources during critical situations.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families, court-approved education programs, virtual support groups, and clinical internships.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Medi-Cal, Medicare, Anthem Blue Cross, Valley Health Plan, and CareMore under Santa Clara Family Health Plan.
Are your support groups open to everyone?
Our Spanish-speaking support groups are open to all participants without requiring prior therapy enrollment or client status.
Do you offer evening appointments?
Yes, counseling sessions and court education classes are available evenings through virtual platforms.
What if I need immediate mental health help?
Dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to access 24/7 confidential support for urgent mental health needs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Book online through our website or contact us at (408) 287-2640 during business hours for scheduling assistance.
