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June 2007:· Alliance
Community Psychotherapy Clinic
· Low-Cost Vaccines
Available
· Critical Resource
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Alliance Community Psychotherapy ClinicLow-Cost, Long-Term Therapy for Eligible Seattle Area
Residents Now Available!
The
Alliance Community Psychotherapy Clinic (ACPC) is a great resource for
individuals seeking mental health services who might otherwise not be able to
afford them. The ACPC offers a unique program based on community service that
makes long-term psychotherapy truly accessible. At the Northgate clinic and
locations throughout the Seattle area, the ACPC offers long-term affordable
psychotherapy to eligible adults and children. Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic
Study The ACPC was established in 1995 as a project of the Northwest Alliance for Psychoanalytic Study, a non-profit interdisciplinary organization that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, counselors and nurses. The program began serving patients in 1996, and since then has expanded its services to help meet the needs of many Seattle area resident. The goal of the ACPC is twofold: to serve some of the unmet mental health needs of our community while providing therapists an opportunity to develop and deepen their clinical skills through community service. What is Psychotherapy?
Psychotherapy
helps promote awareness of one's emotions, internal conflicts and
relationship patterns within a respectful therapeutic relationship that
evolves over time. Often people find that as they come to understand their
experiences more deeply they discover a greater range of choices available to
them. Psychotherapy can also help clients develop personal strengths which
may lie hidden within the problems or discomfort of their current experience. Psychotherapy
is effective in addressing a broad range of mental and emotional health
concerns such as depression and anxiety; loneliness; feelings of guilt, shame
or inadequacy; as well as feelings of being out of control, overly stressed
or finding little satisfaction in life. People who are struggling with family
issues, relationships or self-care may also find therapy of value.
Psychotherapy can be helpful for both adults and children during times of
transition, stress, loss and grief. Eligibility and Fees Eligibility is determined by financial need and by
the availability of appropriate clinical services at the time of application.
The fee-scale ranges from
$20 to $80 per session. The therapist and patient work together to establish
a fee that takes into account the patient's financial situation. Applying for Services To
schedule an appointment, download a patient information form
on the ACPC Web site at www.alliancecommunityclinic.org or call (425) 656-9627 and request a form be mailed to
you. Once
the application has been completed and returned, a therapist will make
contact to schedule an appointment. The clinic has a suite of offices at the Northgate Plaza in Seattle,
as well as a network of participating therapists throughout the greater
Seattle area. The location of services provided will depend on the
availability of therapists at the time you are interested in beginning. While
occasionally there is a waiting list, people can generally access services in
a timely manner. The primary mission of the ACPC is to make psychoanalytic
psychotherapy available to members of our community who would otherwise not
be able to afford it. This mission is made possible by a large number of
psychotherapists in the greater Seattle area who volunteer their time and
talents to assure the excellence of our services.• Low-Cost Vaccines AvailableThe low-cost Human PapillomaVirus
(HPV) Vaccine is available for a $35 sliding scale fee at some Public Health
branches and designated private providers across Washington. HPV for cervical
cancer is available to girls and women, ages 9 through 26, although it is
thought to be most effective when administered early. Public Health clinics
and designated private providers follow the state-funded Vaccines for
Children Program recommendations for targeting the administration of the
low-cost vaccine to girls, ages 11 and 12. It may be given to girls, ages 9
through 10 and 13 through 18, by provider decision. Women, ages 19 through
26, should check with their doctor to obtain the vaccine at full price,
approximately $130 (health insurance may cover some of the cost). This vaccine protects against four types of HPV. Two of the types are found to cause the majority of cervical cancer cases. The other two types cause the majority of cases of genital warts. The vaccine is administered as three doses in a six month period and is most effective before a female becomes sexually active. The vaccine against rotavirus is also available
through the Vaccines for Children Program at a
low cost. Rotavirus causes severe diarrhea and nausea in babies and the
vaccine is given to infants in three doses. The first dose is given at age 6
weeks. Public Health clinics and designated private providers should
currently, or in the future, have this vaccine depending upon distribution. HPV and Rotavirus vaccines are not mandatory for school entry at the present time. The State Board of Health will observe the safety and the level of use of these vaccines before deciding to require new vaccines for schools. • Critical Resource UpdatesCompiled by Crisis Clinic’s Resource CenterIt is always
recommended to check Community
Resources Online for additional information and for the most current
information updates of the following resources. Catholic
Community Service - South’s transitional housing program at the Coronado
Springs Apartments has closed. Seattle
Catholic Community Services’ - Family
Support Services: A few updates about this agency: ·
This program has a new
intake number: (206) 328-5724. (They no longer share an intake phone number
with the Counseling and Children’s Mental Health Services.) ·
They have new intake hours:
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday and Tuesday. (No longer 8:30
a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday - Friday.) ·
Starting on Monday, June 4,
they will have funding for electric bill assistance again. ·
They no longer accept any
walk-ins. All intake must now happen by phone. R.O.A.R. of Washington has moved and
changed their hours. New hours are Monday - Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. They have the same phone number (206) 634-1977. June and July Selected ResourcesCompiled by Crisis Clinic’s Resource Center StaffThis column highlights available timely resources in the community information database that might otherwise go unnoticed by our users. Always check Community Resources Online for additional information and for the most current information concerning the following resources. June Resource Highlights Awards $6,000 to practicing artists of exceptional talent and demonstrated ability. Money is unrestricted; any work created with support from the fellowship remains in possession of the artist. Grantees are required to participate in a community-based "Meet the Artist" event developed with a sponsor in a town or city not his or her own. Applications for fellowships are available in April. Either send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Artist Trust to receive an application, walk in or check the Web site. The application deadline is June 22.
A weekly eye clinic is
available for those who need an eye exam. Qualified individuals receive an
exam and a pair of glasses once per year. The program is run by volunteer
opticians and optometrists from September through June and is funded by the
Lions Sight Foundation. Call receptionist to schedule an appointment. Must
provide ID. Call (206) 728-5627. Eye clinic are Thursday mornings,
September-June. Clients can start making appointments Aug. 14. Provides children's school
clothing vouchers throughout the summer; serves ages 4-15; call for home
visit in June. Serves school children, ages 4 through 15. Must be residents
of Bellevue School District (98004, 98005, 98006, 98007, and 98008). Home
visit is required for assistance. (425) 451-1175. ROAR
- Resources, Opportunities, Advocacy and Referrals Places low-income and homeless
children, ages 9 through 16, in one of three week-long overnight summer
camps. All camps are Christian-focused and incorporate Bible study and prayer
into campers' daily activities. Other activities include swimming, boating,
arts & crafts, hiking and music. ROAR provides participants with camping
supplies such as clothing, shoes, toiletries, towels, sleeping bags and other
accessory items such as instant cameras, flashlights etc. July Resource Highlights
The 22nd Annual Naturalization Ceremony for new citizens is held on the 4th of July at Seattle Center from noon to 1:00 p.m. More than 500 individuals from over 70 countries will take the oath of US citizenship. Elected officials, dignitaries, friends, relatives and others pay tribute to these new citizens in a poignant program featuring entertainment by the US Navy Band Northwest, a Native American storyteller and children from around the world. Visit the Web site for a contribution/membership form. Seattle Milk Fund -Emergency Family Services Offers emergency assistance for families with school-age and younger children. Does not provide cash assistance. A case investigator and social service referrer, with input from the family, determine the most appropriate assistance for the family. Emergency assistance may include food vouchers, clothing, household items, diapers and other infant needs, personal care items, cleaning supplies, school supplies and other items as available. No immediate food is provided. A written referral from a social worker or public health nurse on a Seattle Milk Fund form is required. Referral form available on the Seattle Milk Fund Web site and are accepted by mail or fax. Seattle Milk Fund - Child Care Grants Provides partial help with child care costs for students attending Seattle or Shoreline area public colleges or vocational schools. Grant amount varies. Students with young children who are attending college full-time. Childcare provider or preschool must be licensed. Students may get an application from the Seattle Milk Fund Web site. Students must have two letters of recommendation. Details on quarterly deadlines available on Web site. Students will be interviewed prior to funding decisions. Seattle Milk Fund - Shoe Vouchers/Backpack Program Gives shoe vouchers to purchase shoes for children in Seattle Public Schools. One $20 shoe voucher good at PAYLESS ShoeSource for children, ages 1 through 18 (or still in high school). Provides backpacks with school supplies for low-income children in the greater Seattle area. Serves children, ages 1 through 18, in the greater Seattle area. Must be referred by a Family Support Worker, counselor or nurse at a Seattle public school, Head Start worker, social worker or public health nurse. One voucher and backpack per child, per year. Clients can give the Seattle Milk Fund's phone number and Web site address to their case manager who can then contact the Seattle Milk Fund directly. The written referral form is available on the Seattle Milk Fund Web site. Mary Bridge Children's Hospital - Bridges -
A Center For Grieving Children Provides support groups for families with children. With
others their own age, children express their feelings though discussion and
specially designed activities. Simultaneous support groups are offered for
the parents. The following support groups are offered: ·
Crossings: support group is for
children who have experienced the violent death or suicide of a parent or
sibling. ·
Discoveries: support group is
for children who are living with someone who is chronically or critically
ill. ·
Parent Loss Support Groups: are
for children who have lost their parents. ·
Sibling Loss Support Group: is
for children who have lost a sibling. Call (253) 272-8266 for an intake appointment. New families may join ongoing groups in November, February, April, July and September. |
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