Valley Health Associates

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Valley Health Associates is a non-profit organization offering intervention, prevention, and treatment services for those suffering from opioid and alcohol use disorders through Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and other evidence-based methods.

NOTICE: The VHA office will ONLY be open for dosing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day from 7:30 am - 10:00 am.
01/17/2026

NOTICE: The VHA office will ONLY be open for dosing on Martin Luther King Jr. Day from 7:30 am - 10:00 am.

Amber UmbargerProgram Manager, Youth PreventionAmber Umbarger, 45, is a Program Manager for the Youth Prevention Program...
01/16/2026

Amber Umbarger
Program Manager, Youth Prevention
Amber Umbarger, 45, is a Program Manager for the Youth Prevention Program at Valley Health Associates (VHA). She resides in King City, where she was born and raised. Amber has just completed her Associate of Arts degree in Addiction Studies at Hartnell College. She is also certified with a professional certification in To***co Cessation as well as a certification in Youth Mental Health First Aid.

Her previous position at VHA was as a substance use counselor providing outpatient services to both adults and youth. She was motivated by lived experience and a desire to support others through recovery and early intervention so they would have the support and guidance she knows can make a difference. At the age of 14, Amber was struggling to fit in and be accepted and thus fell into drinking with friends, which eventually led to drug use. This lifestyle took control of her life in her late 20s into her 30s and became dangerously close to gang and criminal activity. But she found the help that she needed.

In October 2025, Amber began leading the new youth prevention program. This program focuses on prevention rather than intervention for students 3rd thru 12th grade to teach them better emotional awareness, healthy boundaries, coping strategies, and decision-making to prevent substance abuse.

“Prevention is about giving young people the tools to make positive choices for their lives,” she said.

Amber values and appreciates VHA's whole person, person-centered approach to treatment, which addresses mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. She feels this approach helps people become balanced and get healthy in a better, more sustainable way.

Amber is a mother of three and says her family is her primary support system and motivation. In the future, she aims to further her education and create more long-term stability for her family while continuing to serve her community through prevention and behavioral health work.

“Being able to put myself back through school and give back to the same community I once struggled in means more to me than anything,” Amber said.

Congratulations Roman on your Counseling Certification, going from a Registered Counselor to a Certified Counselor!What ...
01/15/2026

Congratulations Roman on your Counseling Certification, going from a Registered Counselor to a Certified Counselor!
What an achievement!!! We celebrate you!

Employee of the Month!Starting in January, Valley Health Associates will acknowledge a staff member who shows exceptiona...
01/14/2026

Employee of the Month!
Starting in January, Valley Health Associates will acknowledge a staff member who shows exceptional performance, a positive attitude, and contributes beyond the basic job description. Employee of the Month showcases outstanding customer service, teamwork, reliability, problem-solving, leadership, and consistently exceeds expectations tied clearly to VHA's values.
On Monday, January 5, 2026, Joseph 'Tony' Marquez was surprised by Executive Director La Tonya Glover and staff during his lunch break with a certificate, a special pin, a plaque, and a box of goodies. Tony is January's Employee of the Month!
He exemplifies the qualities of an excellent employee. He is always welcoming staff and clients with a smile and is helpful in so many ways. He is the first and last contact our clients experience when visiting VHA.
Congratulations and thank you Tony!

We loved being a part of First Friday in Oldtown Salinas, a monthly gathering that brings together local artists, food v...
01/10/2026

We loved being a part of First Friday in Oldtown Salinas, a monthly gathering that brings together local artists, food vendors, and community resources.
A special thanks to VHA staff for representing VHA and spreading awareness about recovery and wellness support.

Learn more and get involved: valleyhealthassociates.com

01/08/2026

Community outreach in action! In December, our team visited Northridge Mall, where we connected with dozens of community members and shared the mission of Valley Health Associates. Recovery starts with connection, and we’re grateful for every opportunity to meet people where they are.

A special thank you to the VHA staff members for representing VHA and sharing our work!

Learn more: valleyhealthassociates.com

01/06/2026

Our Executive Director, La Tonya, shares her heartfelt gratitude for the passion, dedication, and teamwork of our Valley Health Associates staff. Your commitment to one another, to our clients, and to our community makes our mission possible. ❤️✨

VHA wishes everyone a Happy New Year!
01/01/2026

VHA wishes everyone a Happy New Year!

TODAY is the last day to DONATE!At Valley Health Associates, we meet people where they are, bringing compassionate subst...
12/31/2025

TODAY is the last day to DONATE!
At Valley Health Associates, we meet people where they are, bringing compassionate substance use and mental health care to the communities that need it most across Monterey County. ❤️‍🩹

Donate by 11:59 PM tonight! montereycountygives.com/vha

12/30/2025

Highlights from our Secret Santa Potluck and Gift Exchange 2025! We are incredibly grateful for our staff and enjoyed our time together.

Donate to our MC Gives campaign today! montereycountygives.com/vha

12/30/2025

VHA staff Sal, Luke, and Amber passed out hygiene bags in Chinatown and were able to bless a lady who had no form of shelter with a small tent and offered her services with VHA.

Donate to our MC Gives campaign today! montereycountygives.com/vha

Our MC Gives campaign ends soon! Continue the giving season by donating to our MC Gives campaign montereycountygives.com...
12/29/2025

Our MC Gives campaign ends soon! Continue the giving season by donating to our MC Gives campaign montereycountygives.com/vha

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913 Blanco Circle
Salinas, CA
93901

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 6:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 6:30am - 6pm
Thursday 6:30am - 6pm
Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Telephone

(831) 424-6655

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