Center for Human Services (CHS)
Amber Rice is a dedicated behavioral health clinician with a strong background in mental health and education. Currently employed at the Center for Human Services since December 2019, Amber previously worked as a mental health clinician at Aspiranet from June 2019 to December 2019, focusing on group home support. Prior to this role, Amber served as a special education teacher at AchieveKids from June 2015 to June 2019 and at Sierra Vista Child & Family Services from October 2011 to June 2015. Amber holds a Master's degree in Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services from San Jose State University, earned between 2017 and 2019, and a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies from Stanislaus State Continuing and Professional Education, completed from 2006 to 2011.
Center for Human Services (CHS)
Center for Human Services opened in 1970 as Head Rest, a drop-in center for youth who needed support. Now, with over 250 paid staff, at least 100 volunteers, and operating budget of 12 million dollars, CHS serves over 20,000 clients a year through programs in the areas of shelter, juvenile justice services, mental health counseling, school-based services, family resource centers, and substance abuse prevention and treatment. Our services continue to support the youth and families of Stanislaus County. CHS has a long history here, and we do what we can in response to the needs of our community. For more information please visit our website.