Who comes to APH? Is APH right for me?
People come to APH for stabilization and to learn and practice safe coping skills to manage their symptoms and get back to the lives they wish to lead. We do most of our work in supportive group settings as well as individually.
We will work with you on issues like depression, hopelessness, suicidal thoughts and urges, addiction, social isolation, social anxiety, panic, PTSD, insomnia, homelessness, unemployment, anger, self-injury, harmful relationships, low self-esteem, black and white thinking patterns, voices, confusion, fear, grief, emptiness, poverty, medication side-effects, and feeling overwhelmed.
What happens at APH?
Most of the day is spent in a variety of group therapies. Some groups are open-ended, but most are structured where you are learning specific skills. The material is drawn from a variety of evidenced-based treatment modalities, such as:
- Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-informed therapies
- Integrated treatment for co-occurring disorders
- Expressive therapies (art)
- Mindfulness
- Vocational (job readiness)
- Health and fitness
- BeWell (health and wellness)
Additional services include individual and family consultation as needed, medication management and case coordination.
Both the Reston and Gartlan locations have limited ability for van transportation for participants who cannot otherwise get to the centers.
Who are the treatment providers?
The staff of APH is made up of caring professionals who are dedicated to providing high quality programming to assist in improving the lives of the people we serve.
Our staff includes Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Social Workers, psychiatrists, Master’s- or Doctoral-level interns, vocational rehabilitation specialists, and peer support specialists.
Is there a fee for APH?
APH accepts Medicaid insurance. If you do not have insurance, your fees will be determined according to your income. Many clients qualify for fee subsidy assistance. Do not let cost be an obstacle for you to attend APH.
What is expected of APH participants?
We expect attendance and sober participation, nonviolence, confidentiality, respectful communication, and personal safety.
Contacts
- Samar Helmstutler, LPC, Supervisor
North County area: 703-481-4206
- Alethea Collins-Cavanaugh, LPC, Supervisor
South County area: 703-799-2860
- Miki Bakhtar, LPC, Manager
Northwest and Gartlan Centers, 703-481-4157
