SERVICES
The Alcott Center offers individualized residential and mental health services
to adults coping with mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder,
and severe depression. Treatment teams of psychiatrists, social workers,
therapists, case managers, peer advocates, and residential providers
collaborate with consumers to deliver strength based services.
OUTPATIENT SERVICES
The outpatient program focuses on providing individuals with the support,
information, and skills training they need to maximize their potential, manage
their illness and pursue their recovery. Staff collaborates with consumers and
their families to develop personal life goals and a plan of how to reach them.
Outpatient services include:
• Medication Evaluation and Support
• Case Management
• Education and Support Groups
• Individual, Conjoint, Group and Family Therapy
• Crisis Intervention
• Independent Living Skills Program
• Integrated Dual Diagnosis Services addressing co-occurring substance abuse
• Transitional Age Youth Services
• Older Adult Services
• Field Based Clinical Services
• Socialization Activities
• Pre-vocational Training
• Consumer Run Services
• Creative Arts Program
Residential Services
In an effort to provide a safe place to live and grow, the Alcott Center has
three types of residential services designed to meet the changing needs of
Alcott Center clients.
The Graduate House – A 42-bed licensed care facility provides a safe and accepting residential
environment to adults with severe mental illness. Members are given 24-hour
support, housekeeping, meals, medication services, and social activities aimed
at reducing the impact of their illness and increasing their level of community
involvement.
The Transitional Residential Services Program- An
12-bed time-limited residential
program that provides 24-hour residential care and comprehensive mental health
services to adults referred by the Exodus Urgent Care Center. Services include
case management, mental health services, crisis intervention, medication
services, meals, social activities, and housekeeping to adults experiencing
problems due to mental illness. Individuals may have been homeless and in want
of connection to on-going mental health services.
The Plaza – A 28-unit supportive housing complex provides consumers with an opportunity to
live independently or in a shared apartment. Plaza residents are graduates of
Alcott
’s Community Living Program who manage their own apartments, medications, and
meal preparation. The residents through group celebrations, outings, and shared
experiences promote a unique sense of community.
FAMILY SERVICES
Family involvement is a vital component of all of the services provided at the
Alcott Center. Families are encouraged to take an active role in the lives of
their mentally ill family member and may participate in educational programs,
family therapy, and support groups.
CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAM
The Alcott Center’s Visiting Artists Project hosts local artists who hold seminars and tours of
their studios to inspire and teach clients about art. Artists such as Laddie
John-Dill, Daniel Alonzo, Les Biller, and Muramasa Kudo have inspired and
taught clients about different art techniques and appreciation. Several
consumer artists involved with the project organize additional weekly
activities. Consumer art is featured at the Alcott Center
’s ArtWorks event.
CONSUMER RUN ACTIVITIES
Alcott Center offers consumer run activities including support groups, social
opportunities, and leisure time activities aimed at reducing feelings of
isolation and combating the stigma of mental illness. Project Return the Next
Step and Service Area 5 Consumer Advisory Committee are among the activities
offered.
ARMER TRAINING INSTITUTE
The Alcott Center educates and trains individuals in the biological, social, and
interpersonal aspects of mental illness. To this end, we provide supervision
and training to graduate students pursuing careers in mental health.
