ASIAN AMERICAN EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL RESOURCES CENTER, INC., DBA

ASIAN-AMERICAN RESOURCE CENTER

 

WEBSITE: www.aarc-ie.org
ADDRESS: 1133 South “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408
PHONE LIST: (909) 383-0164, Fax (909) 383-7687

MISSION/DESCRIPTION: This agency provides educational, mental and physical health and well-being, informational and developmental programs to Asian-Americans and other ethnic groups who are low-income, underserved, isolated, and vulnerable throughout the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties (Inland Empire). The Center has a unique variety of direct services programs to handle various unmet needs.

AGENCY TYPE: Community-Based Organization
ADMINISTRATOR: Rasmey Sam
MAIN CONTACT: Lilia Lara, Office Manager
AGENCY HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:  Non-profit 501 (c) (3)
AFFILIATIONS: None
FUNDING SOURCE: Private Foundations, Corporations, State, City, County and local donations

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PROGRAM: INTERPRETING & TRANSLATION SERVICES
Description: Our interpreters/translators will perform all work with the standard of care and diligence normally provided by interpreters/translators. Interpreters/translators will accurately interpret and translate all procedures, conversations and documents presented from English into the target language, or from the target language into English. In any given session, he/she may use simultaneous, consecutive or sight translating techniques while interpreting and translating oral or written material.

Program Email: aarctranslations@gmail.com, Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Target Population:  All
Language: All
Waiting List: No
Fees: Yes, and No if the County of San Bernardino Departments of Social Services
Intake/Application: Call and walk-ins accepted.
Service Terms: On going
SITE: Asian-American Resource Center
Address Only: 1133 South “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Wheelchair Access: Yes

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PROGRAM: ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDER (API) COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS (CHW)
Description: The Community Health Worker Program focuses on the prevention portion of the Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI) component of MHSA. Services are culturally, linguistically, and community-driven to improve access to and reduce the stigma of mental health services by education and promoting behavioral health prevention and wellness, as well as community resources under contract with the County of San Bernardino, Department of Behavioral Health.

Program Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Target Population:  API
Language: English, Cambodian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese
Waiting List: No
Fees: No
Intake/Application: Call and walk-ins accepted.
Service Terms: On going
SITE: Asian-American Resource Center
Address Only: 1133 South “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Wheelchair Access: Yes

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PROGRAM: TELECOMMUNICATIONS EDUCATION & ASSISTANCE IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES
Description:  This program offers free help in any language for anyone who has questions or complaints about their home phone or cell phone bills.  Anyone who does not agree with the charges on their bill or who needs help understanding charges on their bill should contact our office.  Our multilingual staff can help save time and money by calling the phone companies for clients. 

Program Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Target Population:  All
Language: Vietnamese, Spanish, Khmer, Indonesian, Laotian, Korean, Tagalog, and various others.
Waiting List: No
Fees: None
Intake/Application: Call and walk-ins accepted.
Service Terms: On going
SITE: Asian-American Resource Center
Address Only: 1133 South “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Wheelchair Access: Yes
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PROGRAM: HEALTHY SENIORS PROGRAM
Description: This program offers free health screenings for hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and vision problems, along with health education classes for chronic disease prevention. Lunch, onsite childcare, and translators for several Asian languages are available.

Program Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Target Population: Seniors over 50 years old.
Languages: All languages
Waiting List: Yes
Fees: None
Intake/Application: Sign-up required.
Service Terms: On going
SITE: Asian-American Resource Center
Address Only: 1133 South “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Wheelchair Access: Yes

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PROGRAM: Edison Electricity Discount Assistance with 30% OFF
Description: Assist clients fill out application for the 20% off their electricity bill
Program Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Target Population:  All
Language: All
Waiting List: No
Fees: Yes, and No if with the County of San Bernardino Departments services
Intake/Application: Call and walk-ins accepted.
Service Terms: On going
SITE: Asian-American Resource Center
Address Only: 1133 South “E” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92408
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Wheelchair Access: Yes