extended family inc • birmingham, al
our initiatives
Pathways to Stability: Comprehensive Mental Health and Support Program for Homeless Individuals
“Pathways to Stability” is a holistic program designed to provide comprehensive support services to homeless
individuals, with a focus on mental health rehabilitation and overall well-being. Through a multidisciplinary approach,
the program offers a wide range of activities and services tailored to meet the diverse needs of participants.
These services include:
✤Mental Health Rehabilitative Services & Continuum of Care:
Individual and group therapy sessions, counseling, and psychiatric support to address mental health challenges such as
depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance abuse disorders.
✤Job Readiness Skills Training:
Workshops and practical training sessions focused on resume building, interview preparation, workplace etiquette, and
job search strategies to enhance participants’ employability.
✤Life Skills Training:
Comprehensive training in basic living skills, personal hygiene, meal preparation, housekeeping, shopping essentials, and
public transportation logistics to promote independence and self-sufficiency.
✤Financial Literacy and Money Management Strategies Training:
Educational workshops and coaching sessions on budgeting, saving, debt management, and financial planning to
empower participants with the skills needed for financial stability.
✤Parenting Support Services:
Guidance, resources, and support for homeless parents to navigate the challenges of parenting while experiencing
homelessness, including access to childcare services and parenting education programs.
✤Substance Abuse Recovery Support Services:
Individualized support, counseling, and access to substance abuse treatment programs, including support groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous.
✤Educational Advocacy Services:
Advocacy and assistance in accessing educational opportunities, including enrollment in GED programs, vocational
training courses, and educational scholarships.
✤Case Management Services:
Individualized case management to assess participants’ needs, develop personalized service plans, and coordinate
access to various support services and resources in the community.
✤Persons Served:
The program serves homeless individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including those experiencing mental health
challenges, substance abuse disorders, parenting responsibilities, and individuals transitioning from foster care or other
institutional settings.
➤Improvements Proposed:
The program aims to improve participants’ overall well-being by enhancing their mental health, life skills, employability,
financial literacy, and access to support services. By addressing the root causes of homelessness and providing
comprehensive support, the program seeks to empower individuals to achieve stability, independence, and improved
quality of life.
service offerings
➤Mental Health Rehabilitative Services
➤Individualized Therapeutic Treatment Plan Services
➤Continuum of Care Mental Health Services
➤Performance Improvement Services
➤Job Readiness Skills Training
➤1-on-1 Job Application Completion Support
➤1-on-1 Paperwork Completion Assistance
➤Basic Living Skills Training Services
➤Healthy Lifestyle Training
➤Parenting Support Services
➤Personal Hygiene and Personal Care Training Services
➤Medication Support Strategies Training
➤Financial Literacy and Money Management Strategies Training
➤Meal Preparation Training
➤Housekeeping Strategies Training
➤Shopping Essentials Training
➤Public Transportation Logistics Training
➤Stress Management Strategies Training
➤Behavior Management Education & Strategies Training
➤Time Management Strategies Training
➤Effective Communication Skills Training
➤Conflict-Resolution Skills Training
➤Encourage School Success Services
➤Educational Advocacy Services
➤Therapeutic Visitation Support Services
➤Substance Abuse Recovery Support Services
➤Alcoholics Anonymous Support Services
➤Narcotic Anonymous Support Services
➤Partial Hospitalization Support Services
➤Adult In-Home Intervention Services
➤Child and Adolescent In-Home Intervention Services
➤General Outpatient Support Services
➤Case Management Services
➤Residential Services
➤Consultation and Education Services
➤Patient Transportation Services for 3rd Party Services
➤Telehealth Therapy Services
➤Spanish Interpretation Services (In-Person and Visitation)
helping communities thrive for a better tomorrow
We strongly seek collaboration with governmental agencies, schools, communities, and local support agencies to expand our service offerings for greater impact on the Birmingham, AL community and surrounding areas.