Juan Alvarez Juan Alvarez and his family moved to Canada in 1995, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Central America University in El Salvador. He was director of Jesuit Priest Middle School for more than ten years; there he administered grades four through nine. Juan began work for Family Heritage Services as a youth worker in 1998 at Twin Oaks in Ponoka. Juan was transferred a year later to Oskayak Treatment Centre in Red Deer. In the year 2000 he started working in YAC, he was a youth worker there for five consecutive years. In the year 2005 he moved to Direwood Treatment Centre as team leader. Recently this year he transferred to Rocky Mountain House to River’s Edge and Crossroads as program coordinator.

Kimberly Young is the Program Therapist at River’s Edge Learning Centre and Crossroads Home.  Kimberly has worked for Heritage since August 2006.  Kimberly has a B.A. in Psychology, a B.A. in Addiction Studies and a M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology.  Kimberly is a member of the College of Alberta Psychologists and the Psychologists Association of Alberta.  After moving to Rocky Mountain House, she quickly became involved with community youth activities such as: Pathfinder Leader with Adolescent females ages 12-14, became a Board Member with Youth Justice, parent helper with Boy Scouts and is a Board Member at COPE.  She is a parent volunteer at her children’s school, as well as, a basketball coach.  Kimberly’s favorite quotes are, “Dance as though no one is watching” and “A desire can overcome all obstacles”.

 “Through Choices, a Young Mind can Reach Self-Actualization”

Mission Statement
Choices Home provides a caring environment that conveys respect, integrity and the ability to make choices for oneself.  As a team, we deliver a positive living experience that encourages our clients to make the best possible choices for their daily lives.

Client Profile   12-21 Years of Age   Emergency Receiving (14 Days)   Stabilization (14 Days)   Assessment (45 Days)   Residential Treatment   Behavior Assessment Admission Requirements Upon intake we will request: On Call Support 24 Hour On Call Support Information Consolidation   Delegation of Powers   Reason for Referral   Client Demographics   Highlighted Client Special Needs   Service Plan   Consent for Services   Intake Conference Schooling   Community School   In House School at River’s Edge Recreation   Community Recreational Outings   Cultural Outings Therapy   Individual   Family   Group   Assessments	Staff Training   PACE (Behaviour Management)   ASIST (Suicide Intervention)   Aboriginal Awareness   First Aid Links to Community   AADAC   School Division   Library   Metis Links   Mental Health H.O.M.E.S   Program Monitoring   Individual Monitoring   Goal Creation and Attainment Scaling Cultural   All Staff Take Aboriginal Training   Client Specific Cultural Awareness Reporting   Critical Incidents Within 24 Hours   Monthly Progress Reports   Treatment Plan Updated Quarterly Family Involvement   Family Counseling   Family Mediation   Involvement in Case Planning   Family Therapy
Program Coordinator Juan Alvarez juan@heritagefamilyservices.com Therapist Kim Young kim@heritagefkim@heritagefamilyservices.commilyservices.com
Program Costs: Per Diem Covers: For per diem rates, please contact the program coordinator or Central Referral   Transportation 400 m/month   Program related Recreation & Travel   Clothing   Educational Costs   School Supplies Extra billing for:   Any Required One on One Coverage   Travel Beyond 400 km * NOTE: Contractual Agreements may supersede this cost.	Contact: Office................ 403-845-728 Fax…………… 403-845-3175 E-Mail: ch@heritagefamilyservices.com 5817 60 Ave. Rocky Mountain House, AB T4T 1K2

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