Program Overview

Program/Practice Name: County of Los Angeles Community Assessment Service Center (CASC)

Agency Name: County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health, Alcohol and Drug Program Administration, Program Development and Technical Assistance Division

Contact Information:
Linda G. Dyer
Health Analyst
Program Development and Technical Assistance Division
Alcohol and Drug Program Administration
1000 S. Fremont Avenue, Bldg. A9East, 3rd Floor
Alhambra, CA 91803
Phone: (626) 299-4109
Fax: (626) 458-6823
ldyer@ph.lacounty.gov

Type of Program/Practice: CASC serves as an entry point for any Los Angeles County citizen seeking alcohol and other drug treatment and recovery services. CASC connects CalWorks1 clients identified with mental health, substance abuse, and similar issues with treatment, and coordinates other specialized supportive service referrals for clients with Greater Avenues of Independence (GAIN), the initial program point of contact for TANF in the Department of Public Social Service (DPSS).

1 CalWorks is the name used for California programs that include Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Welfare to Work programs.