Education and Advocacy

Education and Advocacy

In 2002, ACS began the Education and Advocacy Program.

This program provides expanded services for our clients by including additional time in the evaluation process for ACS clinicians to:

  1. provide information and education sessions with teens and families that will help them understand the need for treatment and how to obtain it;
  2. develop linkages with community service providers to help teens and families obtain treatment; and
  3. provide follow-up for teens and families to help ensure that they connect with recommended services.

The goal of the Education and Advocacy service is to strengthen the resiliency of children and families, helping to make sure they have the tools they need to manage every day difficulties.

Education and Advocacy alleviates barriers to care.  

ACS clinicians leverage public and private resources to find services for vulnerable youth within their home communities.  Individually tailored responses, which take into account the urgent and comprehensive needs of the child and family, are what lead to success.

Photo courtesy of studiostoer on Flickr.com. 

ACS Clinicians:

  • Educate youth and families about issues identified in the evaluation process, such as special learning needs, mental illness, or substance abuse.
  • Advocate for the clients and link them with community services, such as medical care, mental health treatment, or in-home support for a family.
  • Follow up with clients and providers to help ensure that clients are actually getting the recommended services.

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