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At Choices, we offer prevention and mental health services tailored to specific problems. All of our programs include individual counseling and social support groups designed to improve your personal well-being. Our services are developed based on community needs.
Individual counseling at Choices is a collaborative process. A plan of care is developed with the psychologist based on agreed-upon goals and outcomes. We are the coaches to help you move toward these goals. If necessary, we will help you find the best mental health or substance abuse treatment services based on your personal needs. Individual counseling is available at our office, online and through our toll-free national helpline. When possible, we also meet with our members living in AZCs.
Our social support groups are designed to connect you with a new social network of like-minded people who can support each other in making new lifestyle changes. The social support group is about meeting others who, like you, have the power to integrate healthier choices into daily activities.
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When life feels tough and everything seems to be against you, we are here to help. We understand that many people turn to drugs or other substances to deal with the pressures of life. However, using drugs or alcohol to deal with pressure can cause other problems and negatively impact your personal goals and well-being. Not everyone feels the need for treatment, and some just want support in creating a plan to minimize or resolve issues surrounding drug use. At Choices, we work together to create a plan that works best for you. In practice, we find that people often drop out when they begin treatment without being sure they are ready or really need it.
Choices comes to you in the AZC and provides the support you need. Our psychologist and Community Services Coordinator visit the agreed-upon AZCs. At each AZC, our Community Services Coordinator organizes a social talk group and our psychologist meets with residents for personal counseling. Residents can also schedule appointments for counseling sessions online or in our office. For LGBTQ+ residents living in AZCs we do not physically visit, we offer a toll-free national helpline and live chat service, available Monday through Friday. Whichever AZC you are in, Choices is ready to help.
Choices Support Center (Choices) offers four types of meetings each month for social support groups. There are groups in the AZCs we visit, at our office, at the Lutheran Church in Amsterdam and online. Each group has a different purpose and number of participants. Our social support group helps develop a positive social network of people who support healthier change and helps AZC residents integrate into the queer community and Dutch society. Each week you can join activities you feel comfortable with. Choices' social support group provides an opportunity to share your feelings, voice your opinions and learn more about the many opportunities available to you. Here there are no boundaries for you and everyone accepts you as you are.
Sign up here for our group or individual sessions at our office or online. Registration is without obligation and FREE.
After registering to participate in our groups, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have registered to attend the online groups you will receive a zoom meeting link in your confirmation email.
However, we make every effort to accommodate everyone. For questions please feel free to call or email us.