The Family Health Center consists of the following specialist:
Psychiatrics/Psychologist
Licensed Clinical Therapist
Certified Addiction Counselors
Programs Offered:
Psychological / Psychiatric Evaluations-
A psychological evaluation or psychiatric evaualtion is an examination into a person's mental health by a professional such as a psychologist or psychiatrist. A Psychological assessment involves the use of tools such as questionnaires, checklists and rating scales, and a final interview by asking questions of the person being evaluated. A psychological evaluation may result in a diagnosisof a mental illness. Individual Therapy-
Individual counseling aims to increase an individual's sense of their own well-being. Personal counseling with a trained therapists involves the use of various techniques such as experiential relationship building, dialogue, communication and behavior change that are designed to improve the mental health of a client or patient, or to improve group relationships (such as in a family). Group Therapy-
Group therapy is a form of psychotherapy in which one or more therapists treat a certain amount of clients together as a group. The group process is utilized as a mechanism of change by developing, exploring and examining interpersonal relationships within the group. Family & Couples Therapy-
Couple and Family Therapy helps families and couples in intimate relationships to nurture change and develop better communication. It emphasizes family relationships as an important factor in psychological health and between family members. This involvement of families is commonly accomplished by their direct participation in the therapy session through conversation. Anger & Stress Management Program-
Anger management refers to a variety of psychological therapeutic techniques and exercises by which someone with excessive or uncontrollable anger & aggression learns to control or reduce what triggers and affects their angered emotional state. Some strategies for controlling anger is finding agreement with another person rather than conflict, deep breathing or meditation as a means of relaxation. The client gains stress management skills, forgiveness, changes in attitude towards themselves or others and improving optimism. Domestic Violence Program-
The main goal for treatment for offenders of domestic violence is to minimize the risk of future domestic violence, whether in the same relationship or a new one. Treatment emphasizes on reducing the risk of abuse to the victim, and should be modified depending on the offender’s history. Drug & Alcohol Program-
Addiction is a complex but treatable condition. Treatment varies depending on the type of drug involved, amount used, and duration of the addiction, medical complications and social need of the individual. The goal of treatment is to enable an individual to achieve lasting abstinence, but the immediate goals are to reduce substance abuse, improve the patient's ability to function, and reduce the medical and social complications of substance abuse and their addiction.
12 Hour Education-
This program consists of twelve (12) weekly one (1) hour sessions of drug and alcohol education. An accelerated education program is available and can be arranged the day of the Evaluation.
26 Week Treatment-
This intensive counseling segment consists of twenty six (26) weekly one (1) hour sessions. Point System Conference-
Your required participation in this program should be considered an "early warning" for you to reevaluate your driving habits.
3 Hour Drug & Alcohol-
This course is designed for driver’s license applicants who hold an out of country driver’s license
Driver Improvement-
The purpose of the program is to motivate you to drive more safely and to help you recognize the basis of your own driving problems.
