Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Pala Social Services
Mailing Address
Pala Social Services
PMB 3, 35008 Pala Temecula Road
Pala, CA 92059
Physical Address
Pala Social Services
35955 Pala Temecula Road
Pala, CA 92059
Pala Social Services Main Line
(760) 891-3502
Mobile Crisis Response Line
(760) 292-6271
Fax
760-742-8924
Our Team
| Administration | ||
| Claudia Chavez | Director | (760) 810-9660 |
| Child Welfare | ||
| Ernesto Cardona | Program Manager | (442) 278-9268 |
| Veronica Hernandez | Tribal Social Worker | (760) 638-3585 |
| Tuchily Healing Hearts | ||
| Ruth Drake | Program Manager | (760) 270-6208 |
| Kylun Freeman | Care Navigator / First-Responder | (760) 829-0342 |
| Oscar Sagastume | Care Navigator / First-Responder | (760) 829-0693 |
| Pala Kish | ||
| Arthur Moen | Outreach & Community Engagement Specialist | (760) 893-0771 |
Our Programs
Tuchily Healing Hearts — Tribal Mobile Crisis Response
Available 24/7 for crisis help. Open to Pala and neighboring communities, Native and non-Native. Services include behavioral health support, transportation, food assistance, legal referrals, housing support, therapy, detox transportation, equine therapy, and basic needs assistance.
Phone: (760) 292-6271 | Download Flyer
Pala Kish — Behavioral Health Bridge Housing
Supportive housing services for community members experiencing homelessness due to behavioral health complications. Services include housing placement, emergency shelter, transportation, food and basic needs, financial literacy, and case management.
Phone: (760) 292-6271 | Download Flyer
Hunwet — Tribal Opioid Response Program
Created to combat the spread and dangers of opioids and illicit drugs in the Pala community. Services include substance abuse education and prevention, drug prevention training, and community building.
Phone: (760) 292-6271 | Download Flyer
SOR Program — Transition-Age Youth (Ages 16–24)
Recovery and housing support for youth who are homeless or at risk of becoming unhoused. Services include recovery housing, basic needs support, linkage to treatment, case management, and transportation.
Phone: (760) 292-6271 | Email: Tuchily@palatribe.com | Download Flyer
Tribally Approved Homes
For more information contact Pala Social Services at (760) 891-3502. | Download Flyer
Equine Therapy
For more information contact Pala Social Services at (760) 891-3502.
Pala Social Services
The Pala Social Services serves the members of the Pala Band of Mission Indians.