On our way to becoming a premier behavioral healthcare provider, Counseling Associates has developed expertise in many areas. In business healthcare support. Children and adolescent services. Alcohol and drug rehabilitation and Employee assistance. Counseling Associates, Inc. provides a full continuum of innovative community-based behavioral health care services to enhance the quality of life for individuals in our local communities.

We deliver the highest quality of services in a way that respects and enhances the independence and decision-making of our clients while conforming with national accreditation standards.

Here's an overview of how we're promoting healthy lifestyles in our communities.

Counseling Associates is recognized throughout the state for its many services and programs for children and families. CAI offers a variety of children's programs that endorses a System of Care treatment philosophy. We coordinate with families and youth in client specific treatment planning.

Our outpatient services and other programs are targeted to children and adolescents with emotional/behavioral problems.

We also provide an abuse shelter - HAVEN, a residential facility for girls in Conway.

Our Therapeutic Foster Care program provides many homes within our area. The Therapeutic Foster Care program is for children who have been abused or neglected. Therapeutic Foster Parents are the special people who care for youth under 18 years of age. Become a trained Therapeutic Foster Parent and join a talented team. For details about becoming a Therapeutic Foster Parent contact Beth Stevens at 479-890-6867 Ext. 1225.

We also provide school based mental health services at several school sites throughout our six county catchment area, as well as early intervention programs with area providers.

We strive to make a positive impact on the lives of youth and families by providing other services such as:

• Individual, group and family counseling
• Short-term Crisis Intervention
• After school Programs
• Summer Programs
• Transitional Services
• Intensive Case Management Services
• Primary prevention/education
• Training for Parents, Service Providers and Educators
• Coordination with Primary Care Physicians
• Psychological Testing
• Psychiatric Evaluation and assessments
• Residential/Emergency Shelter for girls
• Medication Management
• Support Groups
• School, Community, Home and Clinic Based Services
• Regional CASSP Teams and Family Wrap Round Planning Team
• Early Childhood Services
• Therapeutic Foster Care
• 24-7 Emergency Services

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In today's stressful environment, many adults find themselves stressed, faced with marital difficulties or dealing with other family problems. Counseling Associates provides assistance in dealing with depression and anxiety disorders. Other services offered for adults include:

• Individual Therapy
• Marital Therapy
• Family Therapy
• Group Therapy
• Medication Management
• Psychological Assessments
• Psychiatric Assessments & referral for inpatient services
• Targeted Support Groups
• Emergency and Acute Care
• Forensic Evaluations
• Acute Care Assessments

At CAI, we employ a rehabilitative approach that has made us a leader in helping individuals suffering from a serious and persistent mental illness and their families function normally in their communities. Provided are services such as:

Case Management Housing Options Social Programs Therapeutic Day Treatment Group Therapy Medication Management Patient Assistance Educational Programs

We also offer over 50 housing opportunities for individuals who are seriously and persistently mentally ill.

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The latest and most successful techniques are used in a warm and caring environment in the treatment of substance abuse. Assistance is provided to help individuals and families work out effective, lasting ways of dealing with alcohol and other drug problems.

Services can be scheduled during the day or after normal working hours to minimize conflicts with family and work commitments. Substance abuse services include:

• Services for persons with Co-occuring Disorders
• Outpatient Counseling
• DUI/DWI Classes
• Group Therapy
• Assessment and Referral
• SASSI Assessment

Recognizing that the availability of positive resources during a crisis can be critical to someone's future, Counseling Associates has developed a results-oriented emergency service which has been hailed as one of the best in Arkansas.

Our crisis team works with local officials and medical experts in order to provide 24-hour mental health emergency care for individuals experiencing crisis where there is potential for harm to self or others.

When a call is received, our specialists assess the situation and make referrals to the appropriate sources, and conduct follow up care.

Our crisis line may be reached by calling 1-800-844-2066.

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A wide range of services are available to area businesses, industry, and their employees.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Presentations and Seminars
• Community Crisis Intervention
• Response to Natural Disaster

For our corporate clients, Counseling Associates has a program dedicated to helping businesses understand and improve their behavioral healthcare options.

Our team of experts, knowledgeable about all types of behavioral healthcare topics and how to address them, assists numerous area businesses.

Counseling Associates assists employers by helping their employees and families in areas such as alcohol and drug counseling, stress management, termination and career counseling, critical incident management and debriefings.

CAI institutes these programs via site presentations and professional assistance through workshops on topics such as management skills, communication skills, team building and dealing with troubled employees.

• Parenting classes
• Divorce Mediation (Russellville Area)
• Anger Management Groups
• Domestic Violence Groups

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