Everyday in our region there are children who struggle with abuse, neglect or psychological and emotional disorders that keep them from living a normal happy life. It is the mission of The Alternative Community Resource Program to respond to the needs of such children and their families. Originally servicing clients in Johnstown, there are now 12 offices and multiple school and office locations covering Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, and Blair counties.
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Services Offered
Outpatient Services -The goal of ACRP's Psychiatric Outpatient Services is to prevent out-of-home placement of children and adolescents and keep the family unit intact. We strive to increase our clients well-being in order to experience a better quality of life. Services Offered:* Psychiatric outpatient clinics * School based therapy * Parent child interaction therapy * Incredible years * Telepsychiatry
Family Based Mental Health Services - Committed to supporting the development of children and the integrity of the family. The needs of all the children within a family, not just the child who was recommended for FBMHS, are actively considered and included as part of the treatment process.
Partial Hospitalization Program - The best of both worlds for young people with a serious mental health diagnosis. This educational program allows children and adolescents to receive intensive psychiatric and therapeutic treatment while maintaining a traditional Monday - Friday school schedule. Days are structured around a combination of education, group and individual therapy.
Behavioral Health Rehabilitative Services - Also called wraparound, is a process designed to improve the lives of children and adolescents with complex psychological or behavioral needs. Services are available 24/7 to any child or adolescent under the age of 21 who meets guidelines. Our highly-trained mental professionals work together with our clients to develop individualized treatment plans. Services Offered:* Therapeutic staff support * After school treatment program * Summer treatment program * Respite * Fast gains program
Autism Spectrum Disorder - ACRP strives to provide comprehensive treatment, education, and related services for children with autism and their families. We use and develop best practices coupled with validated research, while treating students and their families with dignity and respect. We partner with families, universities, service agencies, school districts and our community to assist those affected by autism. We undertake and support research to better understand autism, its causes and eventual cure.
Fees and Payment
This is a non profit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale
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