Our mission is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of substance abuse, mental health, and other behavioral issues among youth.

Another Choice, Another Chance is a private, not for profit agency dedicated to empowering youth to make life-changing choices. Since 1994 we have provided prevention, intervention and treatment services to over 10,000 youth ages 12-19.

If you or someone you know is between the ages of 12-19 and is suffering from depression (or other mental illness), abusing drugs or alcohol, or would like to learn how to manage your anger, let us assist with giving you another choice and another chance.

Statistics has shown that youth who use alcohol or drugs are also likely to suffer from a mental illness (i.e. depression). Youth who struggle with both substance abuse and mental illness have the potential of facing multiple challenges throughout their life. Unlike most traditional agencies that are designed to only address one condition (substance abuse or mental illness), ACAC is designed and equipped to work with youth who suffer from both. Therefore, eliminating the need of receiving services from multiple agencies.

Another Choice Another Chance is a progressive youth support agency that offers options for youth. Across the world thousands of youth suffer from mental illness while thousands more experiment with alcohol and other drugs. Neither of these illnesses discriminates and if left untreated they will take away the quality of life for our youth. The options offered by ACAC provide the tools and resources for youth to take back their lives.

ACAC provides individual, group and family mental health services, alcohol and drug counseling, anger management workshops, guidance and support in a place where youth can feel safe.

ACAC helps youth identify solutions through their inner resources and develop skills they need to cope with the challenges and pressures that lead them to unhealthy behaviors. ACAC believes in outcomes and solutions. Our agency has successfully.

• reduced the demand for alcohol and other drugs among youth.

• reduced the number of mental health and drug related hospitalizations.

• reduced the number of youth who are involved in the juvenile justice system.

• reduced the crime rate.

• increased the number of youth who are positive contributors to the community.