Elder Multicultural Access and Support Services
Focused on improving the quality of life for older adults, EMASS provides social and recreational activities for culturally specific populations ages 60+.
Contact Information
3539 College Ave
San Diego 92115Phone: 619-481-2645
Program Manager
Yndira Esquivel, MA.
Yndira Esquivel, MA., has worked at UPAC since 2015 in various programs.She received a bachelor’s in psychology from SDSU and master’s in clinical psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Azusa Pacific University. She has always been passionate about the mental health field and has provided direct services to different age groups including children, adolescents, and older adults. Yndira is committed to providing the best services to older adults from San Diego’s diverse communities.
What We Do
EMASS provides outreach, engagement and education to Iraqi, Chaldean, Afghani, Filipino, African American, Somali and Latinx seniors (60 years and over) for the prevention and early intervention of mental illness and mental health challenges. Our culturally specific Community Health Workers help at-risk seniors connect to social services and navigate the health care and welfare system. We provide seniors with culturally and linguistically appropriate education about chronic diseases, diabetes, pain management and mental health and wellness. To reduce isolation, we create opportunities to engage in weekly community-based socialization activities at local parks, libraries and via zoom. EMASS is a place where seniors can feel welcome and appreciated, while receiving support from our caring and compassionate staff.
Who We Serve
EMASS serves Iraqi, Chaldean, Afghani, Filipino, African American, Somali, and Latinx seniors ages 60+. Referrals are made by UPAC Community Health Workers. Interested seniors can call 760-233-1984 for more information.
Additional Information
For informational purposes only, a link to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments web page is provided here. The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act requires that detailed information about payment and other payments of value worth over ten dollars ($10) from manufacturers of drugs, medical devices, and biologics to physicians and teaching hospitals be made available to the public.It can be found at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov
Open Job Opportunities
Funded by the County of San Diego
