Mekong Community Center

What Mekong Community Center does

Mekong Community Center is a nonprofit behavioral health organization headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 1989 by Minh Ta, LCSW to serve the Vietnamese-American community in Santa Clara County. It delivers outpatient mental health and behavioral health services, including individual and group therapy, behavioral health counseling, case management, medication support, family education, crisis intervention, and support groups, primarily to adults aged 18–59 and older adults aged 60+. The organization also serves Santa Clara County residents of any background and has extended programming to AAPI youth through the Downtown Youth Wellness Center partnership.

Operationally, Mekong runs two colocated suites at 2670 and 2690 S. White Rd.: a Behavioral Health Clinic and an Asian/Pacific Islander Ethnic Culture Specific Wellness Center introduced in 2023 that offers workshops, mindfulness activities, creative classes, and community events. Technology is not a differentiator; services are delivered through traditional clinical methods with bilingual Vietnamese/English staff. GTM is community-led, relying on tabling at Grand Century Mall, 24 Hour Fitness, Lion Plaza, farmers markets, and partner sites, plus referrals from Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services and an ecosystem of community organizations (San Jose Public Library, Second Harvest of Silicon Valley, Momentum for Health, DYWC, allcove Palo Alto).

Revenue is generated through Medi-Cal reimbursement for covered services, foundation grants (Tides, Sierra Health, Silicon Valley Community Foundation), corporate donations (Zoom, Comerica Bank), and individual donations. All client-facing services are provided free of charge with Medi-Cal accepted without copay. Leadership is split between Founder/Board President Minh Ta (semi-retired), Director of Clinical Services Tram Bao Vu, LCSW, Director of Operations Kim Ta, and Clinical Program Manager Cecily Nguyen, LCSW.

Name

Mekong Community Center

Legal name

Hội Quán Cửu Long Mekong Community Center, Inc.

Website

https://mekongcommunity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mekong Community Center is a San Jose-based nonprofit founded in 1989 that provides free outpatient mental health and behavioral health services to the Vietnamese-American community and other Santa Clara County residents through a Behavioral Health Clinic and an AAPI Ethnic Culture Specific Wellness Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Outpatient Mental Health Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Mental Health Centers (CMHCs) & Public Behavioral Health Providers (HLAFACAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

Keywords

• Outpatient mental health services
• Behavioral health counseling
• Community wellness programs
• Culturally sensitive therapy
• Case management services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Jose

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Medi-Cal Reimbursement: The organization accepts Medi-Cal insurance without co-pay, providing outpatient mental health services to eligible clients at no cost. Revenue is generated through reimbursement from Medi-Cal for covered behavioral health services.
2. Donations and Grants: As a nonprofit organization, Mekong Community Center relies on charitable donations from individuals and organizations, as well as grants from foundations and government programs to fund operations and services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Mekong Community Center is a non-profit outpatient mental health organization operating a Behavioral Health Clinic and an Asian/Pacific Islander Ethnic Culture Specific Wellness Center in San Jose, California. It delivers culturally sensitive counseling, individual and group therapy, case management, medication support, family education, crisis intervention, and wellness workshops, primarily serving Vietnamese-American and AAPI residents of Santa Clara County. All services are provided at no charge to clients, with billing to Medi-Cal and funding from donations and grants.

Product overview

Mekong Community Center operates as a nonprofit mental health organization offering a dual-service model consisting of a Behavioral Health Clinic and a Wellness Center. The Behavioral Health Clinic provides comprehensive outpatient mental health services including counseling, therapy, case management, medication support, and crisis intervention. The Wellness Center complements these clinical services with culturally specific wellness programming including workshops, mindfulness activities, and community events. The organization also provides community outreach programs and referral services to connect clients with additional social services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Wellness Center: Asian/Pacific Islander Ethnic Culture Specific Wellness Center designed to improve access to behavioral health services for clients and families through culturally sensitive programming, workshops, and community events.

Products and services

• Behavioral Health Clinic Outpatient mental health services providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care including behavioral health counseling, individual and group therapy, case management, medication support, family education, crisis intervention, and support groups for adult, older adult, family, and children clients in Santa Clara County.
• Wellness Center (Asian/Pacific Islander Ethnic Culture Specific Wellness Center) Asian/Pacific Islander Ethnic Culture Specific Wellness Center designed to create access and linkage to behavioral health treatment through culturally appropriate engagement. Offers workshops, classes, mindfulness activities, creative workshops, community events, hikes, and cultural events (e.g., Lunar New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival) for AAPI clients and families.
• Community Outreach Programs Outreach programs, educational initiatives, and wellness events designed to empower individuals and families from diverse backgrounds, including workshops on mental health and wellness groups delivered at community locations such as Grand Century Mall, 24 Hour Fitness, Lion Plaza, farmers markets, and community centers.
• Referral Services Referrals to other social services agencies or community resources for individuals and families in need of additional support beyond behavioral health services, connecting clients to partner organizations and government services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clients achieve stable mental health outcomes including improved daily functioning, reduced anxiety and depression symptoms, and successful recovery journeys

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Tully PharmacyminorOthersLocal pharmacy partner listed among supporters of Mekong Community Center's mission to provide mental health services to Vietnamese Americans.
• Mini Cat TownminorOthersCommunity organization partner supporting Mekong Community Center's mission.
• San Jose Public LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership with Tully Community Branch Library for community events including Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations, Winter Festival, Halloween Festival, and ongoing resource/referral assistance programs.
• Sunnyvale Community ServicesminorOthersCommunity services organization listed among supporters of Mekong Community Center.
• Santa Clara Family HealthminorOthersHealthcare organization partner listed among supporters of Mekong Community Center.
• Second Harvest of Silicon ValleyminorOthersFood bank organization partner providing food assistance resources for Mekong clients and community members.
• Momentum for HealthminorOthersMental health services organization listed among supporters of Mekong Community Center.
• Santa Clara County Behavioral Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty government partner providing funding, oversight, and referrals for behavioral health programs. Co-hosts wellness events and workshops with Mekong Community Center.
• Downtown Youth Wellness Center (DYWC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth wellness center partner collaborating on Lunar New Year celebrations and cultural events for youth and young adults ages 12-25.
• Community Health Partnership (Every Woman Counts program)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partnership for women's health workshops focusing on breast cancer and cervical cancer awareness.
• allcove Palo AltominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth wellness organization partnered with Mekong for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Vietnamese Culture Night events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association (NAAPIMHA): National AAPI mental health membership and advocacy organization; not a direct service competitor, but adjacent incumbent that sets standards, training, and policy frameworks for the cultural-competency niche Mekong operates in.

Emerging players

• allcove Palo Alto: Santa Clara County youth mental health drop-in center partnered with Mekong on cultural programming; comparable niche focus on AAPI-serving youth wellness, but specialized to the 12–25 age band.

Others

• Community Health Partnership: Consortium of Santa Clara County community health centers; Mekong partners with CHP's Every Woman Counts program. Comparable as an ecosystem/backbone organization supporting safety-net providers rather than as a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI): Santa Clara County-based nonprofit providing health and behavioral health services to the AAPI community; the most direct comparable to Mekong given overlapping Vietnamese/AAPI clientele, county-level contracts, and outpatient mental health programs.
• Pacific Clinics: Large California-based nonprofit behavioral health provider serving AAPI and other communities; comparable outpatient mental health, case management, and culturally responsive programs but at significantly greater scale and geography than Mekong.
• Momentum for Health: Santa Clara County nonprofit mental health provider delivering outpatient counseling, case management, and crisis services; listed as a Mekong partner and directly comparable in scope, geography, and county contracting model.
• International Children Assistance Network (ICAN): Santa Clara County-based nonprofit serving immigrant families with mental health, youth, and case management services; directly comparable in target population, geography, and bilingual service model.
• Center for Empowering Refugees and Immigrants (CERI): Bay Area nonprofit providing mental health and social services specifically to immigrant and refugee populations; comparable in mission (culturally responsive care for newcomers), delivery model, and reliance on Medi-Cal and donor funding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mekongcommunitycenter
• Instagraminstagram.com/mekongcommunitycenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mekong-community-center

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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