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Because...Every Child Deserves a  Bright Future

Aldea's Vision

Aldea Children and Family Services has been changing lives and creating bright futures since 1972. The organization empowers young people with serious social, mental, and behavioral difficulties to grow to be independent, productive adults through professional, compassionate mental health and child welfare services.

We’re very happy that the BringChange2Mind PSA to fight the stigma of mental illness, featuring Glenn Close and directed by Ron Howard has launched! It also features long-time supporters Shari and Garen Staglin and their son Brandon Staglin. Check it out! Bring Change 2 Mind

Click here to read our 08-09 Annual Report

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, Long-Time Foster Parents Honored, Napa Valley Register

 

Update! - Campaign For A New Home

We are in the final push!

Aldea’s Campaign for a New Home was launched to acquire a permanent home for Aldea Children & Family Services. Aldea purchased a building at 1546 First Street in downtown Napa, commenced necessary building adaptations, and moved into the building in late August of 2008. The building now houses Aldea Counseling services, Supported Living Services, and Aldea’s Administration. Thousands of children, adults, and their families have received important mental health services in the building since the doors opened. Since the Campaign began we have had wonderful support from a cornerstone donor, other major donors, long-time friends of Aldea, current and former board members, and current and former staff. Pledges and donations to date, plus foundation requests currently in the works, leaves us with just $110,000 needed from donors to meet our goal of $2 million.

Many thanks to everyone who has donated over the past year! Given the economic times, we know that every donation had to be carefully considered and we truly appreciate each gift that was made. If you would like to help us reach our goal donate now online, click here to donate, or call Campaign Manager Linda Short at 707-224-8266 x621.

 
Staff Spotlight  

Bio: Joseph Sholders, M.D.

Dr. Sholders has been with Aldea since 1975 serving as the in-house child psychiatrist and later on as Medical Director for Aldea programs.

In 1975 Allen Ewig and I met, and I began my working relationship with Aldea.  My work with Aldea has expanded over the years, and I now interface with both counseling centers in Napa and Fairfield, Adapt, Redwood, Supported Living Services, Foster Care and administration. Historically, my professional time has been spent providing direct services. This means working with the client, their family, and the Aldea therapists to arrive at a treatment plan.

As a child psychiatrist and Medical Director I provide psychiatric consultation to treating clinicians to aid in the diagnostic clarity and treatment planning. Cases are usually referred to me by an Aldea therapist who is acquainted with the child or adult and has assessed a need for additional treatment. This relationship is very valuable and gives me considerable information before my first meeting with the client. Additionally, I evaluate the need for medication and provide on-going medication management, which, when combined with family and individual therapy is often significantly helpful and successful. Depression, Bi-Polar Disorder, Attention-Deficit Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and PTSD are my most prevalent diagnostic issues. I also provide on-going consultations to clinical staff to assist in program development and implementation of clinical services.

I love the Aldea family. It is a blessing  to pursue meaningful work with the competent and compassionate people of Aldea. I am also grateful to the author Ken Wilber and for the wisdom he shares in his books. His work expanded my world and opened doors to a fuller and more spiritual life.

 

Donate Your Car

Automobile donations are an incredibly fast and easy way to help Aldea Children & Family Services. Your car donations help support our vital work and are an easy way for you to get rid of an unwanted vehicle. Donate your automobile to us.

 
     
 

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