Why choose us?
- Vision
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional
- Certified Prevention Specialist
- Counseling/Testing
Vision
The vision of Alternative Solutions is to become the training case management provider of choice in every market that we serve.
We plan to accomplish this vision by creating professional partnerships with agencies that provide case management in Child and Family Counseling, Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS and Prison Reentry.
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Intakes, Assessment, Individual Counseling, Educational Presentation, Group Counseling, Family Intervention
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Professional Diplomate, Certified Prevention Specialist and a HIV/AIDS Counselor and Tester.
Certified Co-occurring Disorder Professional
Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional provides assessment and counseling to persons with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, and when appropriate, family/significant others.
They possess the knowledge and skills specific to both mental and substance use disorders, as well as to the interactions among the disorders. Finally, they assist persons with co-occurring disorders to engage in and maintain a process of recovery.
Certified Prevention Specialist
The goal of substance abuse prevention is the fostering of a climate in which (a) alcohol use is acceptable only for those of legal age and only when the risk of adverse consequences is minimal; (b) prescription and over-the-counter drugs are used only for the purposes for which they were intended;
(c) other abusable substances, e.g., aerosols, are used only for their intended purposes; and (d) illegal drugs and tobacco are not used at all.
Counseling/Testing
Coordinated test schedules, evaluated and summarized test results, strategize, assess, and recommended the course of action with regards to outreach, treatment and education for clients
Define target audiences and adapt messages to communicate appropriately with specific populations via the use of a variety of communication media including presentations and written articles.