San Mateo Japanese American Community Center

Services available through the SMJACC:

Confidential counseling and referral services to community resources and agencies.

Bilingual assistance for utilizing governmental agencies, such as Social Security and Medicare.

Outreach program to home and hospital-bound clients.

Escort services to appointments for non-English-speaking clients.

Monthly blood pressure reading clinics

Informational programs on governmental services, health, finance, legal rights, safety, nutrition, insurance and employment.

Liaison with community agencies, increasing awareness of the needs of Japanese Americans.

Cultural activities and classes, such as Ikebana (flower arranging), Japanese cooking and conversational Japanese.

Recreational activities and excursions.

Japanese and English-language libraries, and student assistance in Asian American studies.

Bilingual newsletter