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Main Services Area

Behavioral Health

Pacific Clinics delivers high-quality behavioral health and social services to advance health equity and well-being for children, adults and families. Learn more about our life-affirming services offered on-site, at home, virtual and in the community.

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Educational Programs

Educational Programs provide students with the skills they need to live successful lives. Our robust programs include early childhood development, classroom consultations in partnership with school districts, adult continuing education programs and parent workshops.

Support Services

Support Services offer various programs to address social determinants of health, including housing and employment coaching and placement, among other critically needed services.
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  • 25+ years of experience
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Serves on the board of directors for the California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies
  • Bachelor’s degree from Drake University and a master’s degree from the University of Southern California

Shawn M. Caracoza is chief operations officer, where he directs the strategy for operations and the development and implementation of all clinical and medical services. With over 25 years of experience, he has held various senior- and executive-level roles at different agencies, including the Children’s Institute, The Guidance Center and Crittenton Services. Caracoza serves on the board of directors for the California Council of Community Behavioral Health Agencies, a statewide association of nonprofit agencies dedicated to providing mental health and substance use disorder programs and services. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Caracoza holds a bachelor’s degree from Drake University and a master’s degree from the University of Southern California.

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