Face To Face Health & Counseling Service Inc

EMPOWERING YOUTH TO OVERCOME BARRIERS AND STRIVE TOWARD HEALTHY AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES.

IN 50 YEARS, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE ACCESSED PROGRAMMING THAT PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH IN RESPONSE TO THE MULTIPLE CHALLENGES THEY ARE NAVIGATING.TO BETTER REFLECT THE ORGANIZATION'S LEARNING AND GROWTH, THE MISSION AND VISION WERE UPDATED. THE NEW FACE TO FACE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE ECONOMIC AND HEALTH EQUITY FOR YOUTH WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT, OPPORTUNITIES, AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES AS THEY BUILD ON THEIR STRENGTHS AND ACHIEVE THEIR ASPIRATIONS. THE NEW VISION STATEMENT IS THAT ALL YOUTH ARE VALUED FOR WHO THEY ARE AND REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL. FACE TO FACE WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL YOUTH FEEL WELCOMED AND THAT ARE STAFF ARE NOT ONLY COMPETENT TO SERVE YOUTH BUT PROVIDE SERVICES THAT AFFIRM YOUTH'S IDENTITIES. YOUTH ARE: - AGES 11-24 - 80% WITH AN INCOME OF 100% OR BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINE - 90% YOUTH OF COLOR - 12% LGBTQ+, 62% STRAIGHT, AND 26% WHO DECLINE TO IDENTIFYIN THIS FISCAL YEAR, FACE TO FACE CONDUCTED AN ANALYSIS OF OUR SOCIAL RETURN ON INVESTMENT AND LEARNED THAT FOR EVERY DOLLAR SPENT TO DELIVER SERVICES, THE RETURN IS AT LEAST $3.38 IN SOCIAL VALUE. BY INVESTING IN YOUTH NOW, FACE TO FACE IS HELPING PREVENT ABUSE, SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, THE LONG-TERM CONSEQUENCES OF UNTREATED MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND EVEN DEATH. YOUTH ARE OVERCOMING TRAUMA, ENGAGING IN THEIR EDUCATION, BECOMING EMPLOYED, GAINING HOUSING, AND HAVING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS. HEALTH SERVICES - THE MEDICAL CLINIC OFFERS QUALITY FAMILY PLANNING, PRENATAL, AND GENERAL MEDICAL CARE IN A MANNER SENSITIVE TO ADOLESCENTS AND WITH A FOCUS ON HOLISTIC CARE - RECOGNIZING THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL FACTORS ON A YOUNG PERSON'S CAPACITY TO LEAD A HEALTHY LIFE. A MEDICAL DIRECTOR WHO IS A PHYSICIAN SPECIALIZING IN ADOLESCENT MEDICINE OVERSEES CLINICAL QUALITY WHILE DAY-TO-DAY SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY NURSE PRACTITIONERS SPECIALIZING IN PEDIATRIC AND FAMILY MEDICINE AND WOMEN'S HEALTH. OBSTETRIC CARE IS PROVIDED AT TWO WEEKLY PRENATAL CLINICS WITH PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTHPARTNERS MIDWIFERY CLINIC AND UNITED FAMILY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM. THE CENTERING PREGNANCY PRENATAL CARE MODEL IS OFFERED, A BEST PRACTICE GROUP MODEL OF CARE. ADDITIONAL STAFF INCLUDE CASE MANAGERS AND HEALTH EDUCATORS WHO PROVIDE PRENATAL CLASSES, NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING, SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH. A WALK-IN CLINIC IS ALSO PROVIDED AT SAFEZONE DROP-IN CENTER FIVE AFTERNOONS PER WEEK. HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED 878 YOUTH MEDICAL HEALTH CARE FOR A TOTAL OF 2,916 VISITS DURING THE YEAR. FACE TO FACE PROVIDES UNCOMPENSATED CARE. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, THE ESTIMATED COST OF PROVIDING CARE TO PATIENTS UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S SLIDING FEE SCHEDULE WAS APPROXIMATELY $262,223.FACE TO FACE SHARES THEIR FACILITY WITH THE FACE TO FACE ACADEMY. THIS ALLOWS BOTH ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER SERVE THE YOUTH THEIR MISSIONS' AIM TO IMPROVE. BOTH ORGANIZATIONS SHARE A MISSION OF HELPING YOUTHS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTIES IN THEIR LIVES TO SUCCEED.

HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES - FACE TO FACE OFFERS A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS INCLUDING STREET OUTREACH, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING AND A DROP-IN RESOURCE CENTER (SAFEZONE). SAFEZONE IS LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL AND PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, HEALTH CARE AND INDIVIDUALIZED ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, YOUTH JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. SAFEZONE ALSO PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF BASIC NEEDS INCLUDING FOOD, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, HYGIENE ITEMS, SHOWER, LAUNDRY AND OTHER EMERGENCY SERVICES. SAFEZONE IS OPEN 5 DAYS PER WEEK. MONDAY - FRIDAY FROM 9:00AM TO 6:00PM. SAFEZONE PROVIDED 1,039 YOUTH WITH SERVICES FOR A TOTAL OF 9,496 VISITS.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - MENTAL HEALTH THERAPY FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES IS AVAILABLE IN AN OUTPATIENT SETTING AT FACE TO FACE ARCADE LOCATION, AT SAFEZONE, IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE INTENSIVE SYSTEMIC THERAPY IN-HOME PROGRAM AND IN SHELTER BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL. A VARIETY OF THERAPY AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR YOUTH ARE PROVIDED. THE STAFF OF LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND GRADUATE LEVEL INTERNS SUPPORT YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN ADDRESSING SUCH ISSUES AS DEPRESSION, SCHOOL ISSUES, RELATIONSHIPS, ABUSE ISSUES, FAMILY PROBLEMS, STRESS, ETC. WALK IN SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE. NO ONE IS TURNED AWAY FOR INABILITY TO PAY. FACE TO FACE PROVIDED 162 YOUTH WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR A TOTAL OF 1,646 VISITS.