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Providing Hope…Changing Lives : 

Providing Hope…Changing Lives BIRMINGHAM GROUP Health Services, Inc.

Birmingham Group Health Services, Inc. : 

Birmingham Group Health Services, Inc. A non-profit corporation Provides critical support, rehabilitation & crisis services to over 11,000 individuals, families and children each year Recognized as a leader in mental health, substance abuse and domestic violence services…

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BGHS empowers people to find recovery and rebuild their lives.

Mental Health Services : 

Mental Health Services

One out of every five Americans suffers from some form of mental illness. : 

One out of every five Americans suffers from some form of mental illness.

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Left untreated, mental illness can have devastating effects on our physical health and our personal and professional lives…

BGHS provides comprehensive : 

BGHS provides comprehensive Outpatient Clinical, Community Support, Rehabilitation Services for persons with mental health needs. Primary Care Services

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Outpatient Clinical Services (provided via our licensed, community-based outpatient clinic) Psychiatric and substance abuse evaluations Individual and group psychotherapy 24-hour crisis service/daytime mobile Intensive outpatient program for persons with co-occurring mental health/substance abuse issues Dialectical behavior therapy Medication management OBRA evaluations Project SAFE

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Community Support Services Mental health Post Release Entry Program (PREP) Jail Diversion Program Young Adults Services (YAS)

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Rehabilitation Services Employment Services/Vocational Rehabilitation Traumatic Brain Injury/Acquired Brain Injury Services Social Rehabilitation Social Skills Building Compeer Volunteer Program Warmline Valley Social Club

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Primary Care Services On-site primary care services for persons receiving mental health services at BGHS Smoking cessation programs for persons receiving services at BGHS

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Services are designed to help individualsachieve recovery and independence.

Domestic Violence Services : 

Domestic Violence Services

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Via…. Programs of Birmingham Group Health Services, Inc.

Every 9 seconds, a woman is battered in the United States. : 

Every 9 seconds, a woman is battered in the United States.

Every day, countless women are murdered… : 

Every day, countless women are murdered…

BGHS’ The Umbrella and Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven programs, provide : 

BGHS’ The Umbrella and Domestic Violence Services of Greater New Haven programs, provide Free, Confidential Crisis, Support, & Advocacy Services for adults and children affected by domestic violence.

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Services include: 24-hour crisis hotline/emergency shelter Safety planning Support/education groups Domestic violence counseling/advocacy Legal system advocacy/court based services Emergency transportation Information and referral Community education Latino outreach

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Prevention & Education Services Substance Abuse

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via VSAAC Abuse Action Council A program of Birmingham Group Health Services, Inc. Valley Substance

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Alcohol is the most commonly used drug among young people.1 1 Substance Abuse: The Nation’s Number One Health Problem

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In 2008, more than 44% of teens said drugs were used, kept, or sold at their school.1 1 National Survey of Substance Abuse Attitudes, Feb. 2008

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By the 9th grade, 40.3% of Valley adolescents have consumed alcohol, 9.4% have smoked cigarettes, and 12% have used marijuana.1 1 Valley Substance Abuse Action Council: 2007 Survey of Student Needs

VSAAC, provides substance abuse education and prevention services for : 

VSAAC, provides substance abuse education and prevention services for Youth & Families, Schools & Businesses, in the Lower Naugatuck Valley, Greater New Haven and surrounding communities. and Community Groups

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VSAAC Services include: Community education; workshops/presentations Youth Leadership programs Professional training for substance abuse/tobacco related issues Community Coalition Building Substance abuse information and treatment referral Liquor vendor education/training

Birmingham Foundation : 

Birmingham Foundation

The non-profit BGHS relies heavily on the support of : 

The non-profit BGHS relies heavily on the support of

to ensure our strength and sustain our commitment to providing the best quality care for those in need. : 

to ensure our strength and sustain our commitment to providing the best quality care for those in need.

The Birmingham Foundation, raises awareness and funds for BGHS via : 

The Birmingham Foundation, raises awareness and funds for BGHS via Special Events, Planned Giving, Fundraising Campaigns and other initiatives.

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Opportunities for Giving/Volunteering: Bowl-To-Benefit The Umbrella Holiday Gala Annual Appeal Campaign Under The Tree Holiday Giving Program My Sister’s Place & My Sister’s Attic Thrift Store The Umbrella Back-To-School “Adopt-A-Child” Program

As the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s foremost behavioral healthcare provider, : 

As the Lower Naugatuck Valley’s foremost behavioral healthcare provider,

BGHS, Inc. serves as a critical safety net for individuals, families and children in crisis. : 

BGHS, Inc. serves as a critical safety net for individuals, families and children in crisis.

With your support… : 

With your support…

we continue our mission to provide the highest level of service and care to those in need. : 

we continue our mission to provide the highest level of service and care to those in need.

Together, we can make a true impact on the lives of our friends, families and neighbors, and create a healthier, happier community for all. : 

Together, we can make a true impact on the lives of our friends, families and neighbors, and create a healthier, happier community for all.

Providing Hope…Changing Lives : 

Providing Hope…Changing Lives BIRMINGHAM GROUP Health Services, Inc.