Family Service Assoc Of Bucks County

ALL FAMILY SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE ADMINISTERED WITH A BELIEF IN TREATING ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. OUR MISSION IS: "WE LISTEN, CARE AND HELP. EVERY DAY." THROUGH THIS MISSION, WE STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND CHILDREN BY PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMS AND COUNSELING SERVICES; REDUCING AND TREATING SUBSTANCE USE AND PROMOTING RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION; PREVENTING SUICIDE THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF THE 988 NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE; IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE WHO ARE LIVING WITH AN HIV/AIDS DIAGNOSIS; SHELTERING, FEEDING AND SECURING PERMANENT HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION AND A FOOD PANTRY. ON A DAILY BASIS, OUR MOBILE STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM IS SUPPORTING THE NEEDS OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE UNSHELTERED HOMELESS POPULATION THROUGH MEDICAL SCREENINGS AND TREATMENT, HARM REDUCTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT; AND WE ARE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND TEENS FOR THE FUTURE; AND SUPPORT HEALTHY FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM SERVICES (BHS) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, INTEGRATED, RECOVERY SERVICES INCLUDING INDIVIDUALIZED OUTPATIENT THERAPY PROVIDED AT THREE LICENSED SITES ALONG WITH THERAPY IN 20 SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY. BHS OFFERS INDIVIDUAL, GROUP AND FAMILY THERAPY ADDRESSING LIFE ISSUES, TRAUMA, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE USE SYMPTOMS. BHS ALSO HAS AN ESTABLISHED INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SUBSTANCE USE VIA TRAUMA INFORMED GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS. EVIDENCE BASED OFFERINGS ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS INCLUDE DIALECTICAL BEHAVIORAL THERAPY, AND SUPPORT GROUPS SUCH AS TREM AND M-TREM, MORAL RECONATION THERAPY, AND ANGER MANAGEMENT. WE PROVIDE BOTH ON-SITE PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AS WELL AS TELE-PSYCHIATRY FOR CHILDREN, ADULTS AND ADOLESCENTS TO SUPPORT MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING MAT WITH SUBOXONE, SUBLOCADE, AND VIVITROL. OUR NURSE NAVIGATION SUPPORTS PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS. IT ALSO PROVIDES A CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND CO-OCCURRING DIAGNOSES. THE FAMILY SERVICE CENTER OF EXCELLENCE ADDRESSES OPIOID USE DISORDER THROUGH CASE MANAGERS, CERTIFIED RECOVERY SPECIALISTS AND A MENTAL HEALTH-CO-OCCURRING PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM. FINALLY, BHS SUPPORTS COMMUNITY RE-ENTRY AND PROVIDES A DUI AND HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM. OVER 2,000 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS ARE SERVED ANNUALLY. THE EXPENSES REPORTED WITHIN THIS PROGRAM DO NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF SUPPORTING SERVICES USED TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM, WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SUPPORT.

THE FAMILY SERVICE TEEN CENTER PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR TRANSITION AGE YOUTH (AGES 14-19) TO DROP IN AND PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORTED GROUP DISCUSSIONS AND ACTIVITIES ON A WEEKLY BASIS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STRUCTURE, SUPPORT AND CONSISTENCY TO TRANSITION AGE YOUTH. THEY RECEIVED EDUCATION ON SPECIALIZED TOPICS AS WELL AS MODELLING FOR PROSOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND SKILLS TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. TEEN PROGRAMS HELP YOUNG PEOPLE ACHIEVE THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL BY ADDRESSING BEHAVIORS THAT PLACE THEM AT RISK. OUR TEEN CENTER PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE CONSTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS AND ACTIVITIES THAT LEAD TO FULL, RICH LIVES; AND BUILD COALITIONS OF SUPPORT FOR TRANSITION AGE YOUTH AMONG PARENTS, SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. APPROXIMATELY 50 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS ARE SERVED EACH YEAR. THE EXPENSES REPORTED FOR THIS PROGRAM DO NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF SUPPORTING SERVICES USED TO ADMINISTER THIS PROGRAM, WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SUPPORT. THE 988 NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE IS A NATIONAL NETWORK OF LOCAL CRISIS CENTERS THAT PROVIDE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL EMOTIONAL SUPPORT TO PERSONS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS OR SUICIDAL IDEATION. CALLING OR TEXTING 988 WILL INSTANTLY PUT THE CALLER IN CONTACT WITH SOMEBODY WHO CAN HELP, 24/7. OUR TRAINED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ANSWER LOCAL CALLS AT ONE OF PENNSYLVANIA'S THREE REGIONAL CENTERS. WE RECEIVE MORE THAN 20,000 CALLS EACH YEAR. THE GREATEST NUMBER OF CALLS ARE FROM PEOPLE WANTING TO DISCUSS A SUICIDAL CRISIS, MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS, ANXIETY/DEPRESSION, TROUBLED RELATIONSHIPS, FINANCIAL MATTERS AND LONELINESS.THE FAMILY SERVICE FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH EARLY CHILDHOOD SERVICES, STRATEGIES, RECOVERY SUPPORT AND REUNIFICATION ASSISTANCE. FAMILY STRENGTHENING ALSO OVERSEES THE FOOD PANTRY. MOST OF THESE SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE AND OPEN TO FAMILIES THROUGHOUT BUCKS COUNTY. FAMILIES MAY ENROLL IN MULTIPLE PROGRAMS BASED ON NEEDS AND INTERESTS. WE ARE FULLY ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION, AND ARE MEMBERS OF SOCIAL CURRENT. OUR AGENCY IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TO PROVIDE DRUG AND ALCOHOL ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT SERVICES AS WELL AS MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT SERVICES. OUR FAMILY STRENGTHENING PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BUCKS COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY, THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WELFARE, THE CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND AND UNITED WAY OF BUCKS COUNTY. SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT ARE PROVIDED IN A NONDISCRIMINATORY MANNER WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, ABILITY STATUS, OR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY. FAMILY STRENGTHENING SERVES MORE THAN 1,500 UNDUPLICATED INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR.

OWNED AND OPERATED BY FAMILY SERVICE, THE BUCKS COUNTY EMERGENCY HOMELESS SHELTER (THE SHELTER) PROVIDES SAFE HOUSING FOR BETWEEN 75-85 VULNERABLE MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN ON ANY GIVEN DAY/NIGHT. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF COMPREHENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, FINANCIAL, PARENTAL, WELLNESS AND REENTRY EDUCATION; CONNECTIONS TO PUBLIC BENEFITS AND RESOURCES. THE SHELTER PROVIDES HEALTH SCREENINGS/EDUCATION; MEDICAL TREATMENT AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION, AS WELL AS 3 HOT MEALS A DAY AND SNACKS FOR RESIDENTS, AS WELL AS THE STREET HOMELESS. OUR FOOD PANTRIES SERVE THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO CANNOT AFFORD TO PROVIDE NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND PERSONAL ITEMS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. OUR STAFF WORK WITH PARTNER AGENCIES AND VOLUNTEERS TO RESTORE THE HOPE OF THOSE WHO TURN TO THE SHELTER IN A CRISIS, AND HELP THEM FIND A PERMANENT PLACE TO CALL HOME. BETWEEN 350-500 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS ARE SERVED ANNUALLY. THE EXPENSES REPORTED WITH THIS PROGRAM DO NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF SUPPORTING SERVICES USED TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM, WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SUPPORT.

FAMILY SERVICE HIV/AIDS PROGRAMS PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL CASE MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE 340B PROGRAM, PREVENTION EDUCATION, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, TRANSPORTATION, MEDICAL ADHERENCE, SUPPORT GROUPS AND CONNECTIONS TO MEDICAL CARE AND OTHER RESOURCES THAT HELP MEET BASIC NEEDS FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE HIV POSITIVE, SO THEY CAN LIVE LONGER HEALTHIER LIVES. MORE THAN 160 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS ARE SERVED EACH YEAR. THE EXPENSES REPORTED WITH THIS PROGRAM DO NOT INCLUDE THE COSTS OF SUPPORTING SERVICES USED TO ADMINISTER THIS PROGRAM, WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL SUPPORT.