Alliance Family & Community Care (AFCC)
Empowering Communities, and Changing Lives. Together we can change our Societies.
Alliance Family & Community Care(AFCC) mental health Therapy
Mental Health Counseling and Personal Community Care
Alliance Family & Community Care's takes a person-centered approach and prioritizes getting people what they need when they need it.
- Our dedicated staff and clinicians work with people, using evidence-based practices, on a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTST), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder(OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), panic disorders, child and family concerns, school therapy or employment-related challenges, stress management, coping strategy, and trauma. AFCC provide a variety of outpatient services for Child from 5-12 years old youth from 13-17 years old, and adults from 18-65 years old. We provide also, the home Care Assistance, and Children Autisms.
- We know that with the right support, people with mental health challenges can and do attain emotional and physical wellness, achieve meaningful life goals, and are productive and valued members of their community.
- Alliance Family and Community Care (AFCC) focus on meeting people “where they are at” and helping people develop skills and acquire the resources they need through rehabilitative, clinical, and recovery-oriented services. We partner with each person to identify and set goals that are important to him or her, while providing encouragement and instilling hope along the way. AFCC help people get back their lives by helping them make friends, strengthen family connections, Immigration service. We also partner with families to give them the resources they need to advocate and support their family member effectively throughout their recovery.
Alliance Family & Community Care (AFCC) with Personal Care Assistant (PCA) takes a person-centered approach and prioritizes getting people what they need when they need it. Our dedicated staff and clinicians work with people, using evidence-based practices, on a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, panic disorders, child and family concerns, school or employment-related challenges, Mental Health Counseling and Therapy. We provide a variety of outpatient services for adults Counseling, family therapy and counseling, and Anger Management.
Alliance Family & Community Care (AFCC)
Our Mission
Alliance Family & Community Care (AFCC) will transform lives by building the capacity of individuals, families, organizations, and communities to learn, thrive, and achieve their goals. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. As a human services leader, we strive to be the provider, employer, and partner of choice.
Our Vision
Alliance Family & Community Care (AFCC) vision is to provide a safe environment for individuals with disabilities, mental illness, acquired brain disorder and/or traumatic brain injury. A safe environment provides an opportunity for growth, achievement, and confidence. The goal is maximum independence and a high sense of self-efficacy. Dignity, respect, and compassion are the cornerstones of our holistic approach.
Our team is made up of licensed therapists, social workers, and other mental health professionals who are passionate about supporting mental health and wellness in our community.
Our Values
Will achieve the mission and vision of Alliance Family & Community Care (AFCC), we all subscribe to a core set of values. We have a central focus on helping to fulfill the lives of the people we serve. We will use an individualized approach to day services, community supports and services, in home care, as well as specialty supports and individualized services. will also offer daily educational, training, Information Technology (IT) English Second Language (ESL), License Nurse Assistant (LNA) classes to provide practical experiences. Educations will be providing an opportunity to pursue a new interest or hobby. will be able helping the alder’s people in our community and makes innovations, provides, and support direct care with developmental disabilities and to have a good life at home and our community.
SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CHALLENGES
Alliance Family and Community Care (AFCC), we offer a variety of outpatient and community-based prevention, intervention, and treatment services to help people with emotional or behavioral issues, mental health conditions, home therapy or substance use concerns regain their health, work toward recovery, and reclaim their lives. Learn more about our person-centered services below.
ALLIANCE FAMILY & COMMUNITY CARE OUTPATIENT SESRVICe
Same-day and next-day services and expanded service hours are currently available. Serving youth (5-18) and adults. To learn more about our outpatient services.
AFCC Outpatient services include:
- Individualized assessment, evaluation, and diagnosis
- Individual, family, and/or group therapy
- Behavior management
- Urgent outpatient services (UOP)
- Crisis intervention services
- Case management and care coordination services
- Consultative services
Our organization is dedicated to providing hope and support to those who need it the most. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to live a fulfilling life, and that through our efforts, we can make a real difference in the world. Join us in our mission to change lives and make a lasting impact on the world.
Our History
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Alliance Family & Community Care (AFCC) was founded in 2015 by a group of mental health professionals who saw a need for more accessible mental health resources in our community. Our nonprofit organization is committed to improving the lives of those in need through community outreach and education.
Autism and developmental disability
Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life. According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), a guide created by the American Psychiatric Association used to diagnose mental disorders, people with ASD have:
- Difficulty with communication and interaction with other people.
- Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors.
- Symptoms that affect the person’s ability to function in school, work, and other areas of life.
Autism is known as a “spectrum” disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. ASD occurs in all ethnic, racial, and economic groups. Although ASD can be a lifelong disorder, treatments and services can improve a person’s symptoms and ability to function. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children be screened for autism. All caregivers should talk to their child’s doctor about ASD screening or evaluation.
What are the signs and symptoms of ASD?
People with ASD have difficulty with social communication and interaction and have restricted interests and repetitive behaviors. The list below gives some examples of the types of behaviors that are common in people diagnosed with ASD. Not all people with ASD will have all behaviors, but most will have several of the behaviors listed below.
Social communication/interaction behaviors may include:
- Making little or inconsistent eye contact.
- Having a tendency not to look at or listen to people.
- Rarely sharing enjoyment of objects or activities by pointing at or showing things to others.
- Failing to, or being slow to, respond to someone calling their name or to other verbal attempts to gain attention.
- Having difficulties with the back and forth of conversation.
- Often talking at length about a favorite subject without noticing that others are not interested or without giving others a chance to respond.
- Having facial expressions, movements, and gestures that do not match what is being said.
- Having an unusual tone of voice that may sound singsong or flat and robot-like.
- Having trouble understanding another person’s point of view or being unable to predict or understand other people’s actions.
Autism is a spectrum disorder meaning it has many forms that affect people in a variety of ways and in varying degrees. Each person’s experience with autism presents unique challenges, as well as strengths, which define the type of support needed to lead a fulfilling life. The facts and figures on the following pages help us better understand the complex and diverse effects of autism on people living with the condition, their families and our nation as a whole. In particular this year’s special report dives deeply into the latest research on the physical and mental health conditions that frequently accompany autism. We now know, beyond doubt, that for many people, autism is a whole-body disorder. Its frequent co-morbidities include seizures, gastrointestinal disorders, sleep disturbances, eating and feeding challenges, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety, depression, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.