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ACRP Alternative School/Johnstownis a partnership of the Alternative Community Resource Program and school districts in Cambria County and adjacent counties. The school offers alternative educational options for disruptive youth in junior high and senior high. The Alternative Education site services (15) different school district's students.Everyday in our region there are children who struggle with abuse; neglect or psychological and emotional disorders that keep them from living a normal happy life. It is the mission of The Alternative Community Resource Program to respond to the needs of such children and their families. ACRP works as an alternative to placement while providing comprehensive programs and treatment to address emotional; behavioral; and academic issues. This service spectrum includes treatment for adults through our Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic. At ACRP Individuals are afforded the opportunity for personal growth and development regardless of race; color; gender; religion; or sexual orientation.

This location houses the Alternative School & Family Based Mental Health Services &The Family Center.ACRP MISSION STATEMENT Everyday in our region there are children who struggle with abuse; neglect or psychological and emotional disorders that keep them from living a normal happy life. It is the mission of The Alternative Community Resource Program to respond to the needs of such children and their families. ACRP works as an alternative to placement while providing comprehensive programs and treatment to address emotional; behavioral; and academic issues. This service spectrum includes treatment for adults through our Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic. At ACRP Individuals are afforded the opportunity for personal growth and development regardless of race; color; gender; religion; or sexual orientation. Since 1989 we have upheld our commitment to meeting the needs of the children and families we serve.

FUNDING FOCUS: IMMEDIATE BASIC NEEDS, TREATMENT, IMMINENT PHYSICAL SAFETY CONCERN

Applicant Criteria for the ACT Today! SOS Program•Applicant must have an immediate need for treatment/support and if treatment is not found; the applicant’s physical safety is in jeopardy•ACT Today! SOS Program will fund effective treatments and services to treat autism spectrum disorders and cannot fund living expenses; travel; utilities or clothing•Income level of the applicant’s family must be below $45;000/year•Applicant may not have received support from ACT Today! within the past 12 months of applyingACT Today! SOS Program Application Process1.Email: SOSProgram@act-today.orgIn your email; provide the following information*:?Name; address and age of applicant?Family Income as reported on the most recent tax forms?List the support requested and provider of request?Cost of the support requested (maximum $5;000)?Up to a 200 word description of why the request is being made. Be sure to explain why your request requires immediate assistance and cannot wait for the next quarterly grant cycle.2.ACT Today! will respond to your email within 2 weeks of it being sent either requesting more information or stating whether or not your request will move to the formal application stage.3.Should your request move to the formal application stage; you will be emailed an ACT Today! application; which will need to be completed in full and mailed back to us.4.Once the application is received; a final decision and notification with regards to your request will be made within 2 weeks.*If you do not have access to email; please contact our office at 1-877-922-8863Disclaimer: Our ability to raise funds is the single most important activity that determines our grant-giving for the year. This program is an integral part of ACT Today! and the approval of ACT Today! SOS grants is based upon board review.