Community Alternatives was founded in 1989
upon a belief that all individuals are entitled to live happy, healthy, and
productive lives. Our agency has become a leader in Western Pennsylvania in the
delivery of innovative, community-based, family-focused services. Our
staff is committed to continuous innovation and improvement in the
implementation of cutting edge approaches to our communities’ most difficult
needs.
Provided in seven counties in Western PA,
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services (BHRS) involve team building and
creative service development. Program staff develop individualized services
with a child and family team in accordance with CASSP principles, while
planning, service, and support is provided across traditional boundaries. The
treatment team includes Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS), Mobile Therapy (MT),
and Behavior Specialist Consultant (BSC) services as well as highly- trained
clinical directors.
In line with our commitment to provide
cutting edge services to children and families, the agency has taken aggressive
steps to ensure that our staff are highly trained. This ongoing training
includes: Functional Behavioral Assessment, Applied Behavioral Analysis,
Sexual abuse, Trauma and Attachment, and Autism. Community Alternative’s
training at the new hire level, annual training standards, as well as in weekly
specialized clinical supervisions are designed to exceed industry standards.
Our commitment to quality is evident in the
level of clinical oversight and supervision. All staff receives at least
weekly clinical supervision as well as intensive family-systems supervision to
ensure that our clients and their families receive the highest quality
treatment. The agency provides specialized supervision for children
diagnosed with Autism, sexually abusive/aggressive behaviors, Trauma, as well
as those cases involved with CYS.
The Community Alternatives commitment:
Rapid
case opening within 24 hours of receiving the referral
Access
to a wide range of supportive services
Quality
customer care
Local
presence and access to the Regional Program Directors
Family
service and support regarding service expectations, the BHRS process,
assistance with psychological evaluations, how to obtain BHRS services,
friendly client support
Collaboration
and coordination with other service providers to ensure the best therapeutic
outcome
We
strive to assist clients with treating the symptoms while strategically working
to reduce dependence on clinical services. We follow the CASSP principles and
encourage the utilization of community and natural supports and resources.