A Message From The Board Of Directors

The Mission Council on Alcohol Abuse for the Spanish Speaking, Inc., has provided services for alcohol and substance abuse since July 20,1978. As board members we are committed to the ideal of delivering culturally competent, community-based services that are accessible to everyone. In order to increase comprehensive services, MCAASS has added a mental health component to serve dual diagnosed client. In concert with the mission mental health program, we are able to provide greater wrap around services.

As an agency we are constantly striving to meet the various needs of our clients by offering our services in a dignified and professional manner. We at the Mission Council take pride in our quality-driven programs and welcome the public to our website to learn more about us. Or you may stop by to visit us at 820 Valencia St., San Francisco, California, during our regularly scheduled business hours.

Respectfully yours,

Roberto Hernandez
Chairperson

Bob Hernandez, Board Chair
Mario Paz, Vice President/Treasurer
Beth Moseley, Secretary
Paul Tennent
Alfred W. Williams
Ena Aguirre
Eulalio Frausto, ESQ.

Our Pledge To You From The Executive Director

When you make a decision to change your life or the life of someone you love, the Mission Council is ready and willing to accept your decision and provide the highest quality substance abuse rehabilitation resources for you or your loved ones.

The Mission Council is dedicated to providing services that minimize and prevent alcohol and other drug-related problems for individuals, families, and groups of the underserved population. The Mission Council accomplishes this by providing a comprehensive, consumer focused, culturally relevant, cost effective drug abuse program affordable to all.

Respectfully yours,
Leonard Chavez-Smith
Executive Director

The Executive Director, Leonard Chavez-Smith, has been active in substance abuse recovery programs for more than 25 years. He began his career as a counselor and worked his way up to executive director. He is a graduate of the University of California with two master's degrees; psychology and public health. In addition, during the Vietnam conflict he was in the U.S. Army and received an honorable discharge with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He worked with the medical corps and assisted in treating drug emergencies and overdoses as well as regular combat injuries. In 1999, he was presented with the City Wide Alcohol Board's award for significant contributions in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and continuing recovery. He has been the director of all programs at the Mission Council for over eleven years.