Transforming barriers into bridges and healing through cultural empathy

Centro Multicultural La Familia, Inc. is

A multicultural center EMPOWERING our community to thrive together.

A support system ADVOCATING for access to resources.

A family that encourages HEALING stories of survival.

Featured

Centro is moving!

Date: July 18th & July 19th
Time frame: 9:00-5:00pm
Address: 35 W Huron Street, Pontiac,MI 48342

We are looking for dedicated and reliable volunteers to assist with our relocation to a new building in downtown Pontiac. This project will require significant physical activity and organizational skills since it  involves packing, loading and unloading boxes, dismounting furniture, assembling furniture and placing it in the designated areas.  Volunteers will help ensure that all belongings are transported safely and efficiently, following established procedures to prevent any damage.

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/wnuCnbLnqjLHBbJ1A

Programs & Services

Survivors and Victims Services

We offer a culturally sensitive, English, Spanish and Portuguese  languages  program to help victims of abuse. We provide individual advocacy-based counseling and a support group for victims of abuse in the areas of domestic violence, sexual assault, physical assault, hate crimes, bullying, teen dating violence, child abuse and other crimes. Our services for victims of crime are free of charge.

Mental Health Services

Our bilingual staff offers specialized counseling services for children, adolescents, adults and families in the areas of mental health, depression, anxiety and other issues. We provide solution-focused therapy to help clients improve their quality of life. Contact Centro to learn more about programs and resources.

Health Education

In partnership with Ventanilla de Salud, Centro offers various health programs and workshops throughout the community. All programs are bilingual and cover health concerns such as diabetes, hypertension, breast cancer, prostate cancer, depression, anxiety, HIV testing, etc. Events include health fairs, vaccination clinics and resource drives.

Community Services

Whether you need assistance with document translation, language interpretation, completing Medicaid/health insurance paperwork, mental health support, assistance with substance abuse or want to attend a variety of educational health and life skills workshops, Centro is here to assist you. Learn more about our many community programs and services.

Success seen through our actions

Mural unveiling at Paddock Farms

Centro Multicultural La Familia, Inc. recently celebrated the completion of a beautiful mural designed and painted by local youth through our first annual Street Art & Social Justice Camp.

This program was also assisted by Pontiac youth in the Summer Youth Employment Program 2021. The mural is located at 361 S Paddock, Pontiac, MI.

Follow Centro on social media to learn more about upcoming programs and events!

Get Involved

Volunteer

Centro is always looking for hard-working individuals to help with our various projects. We have volunteer and internship positions for high school, college and graduate students.

Donations

Many of our services are free to those in need, which is made possible due to generous contributions and donations.

Job Opportunities

We are interested in talented professionals to fill positions such as client advocates, counselors and other staff positions. Learn about current job openings and more ways to get involved.

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