CALA is dedicated to providing comprehensive services to meet the specific needs of residents in short-term and long-term care facilities. Our approach embodies a holistic and culturally sensitive understanding of residents’ needs. We collaborate with an interdisciplinary team in order to provide individualized services to residents. Our staff implements a professional and personal approach to establish strong therapeutic relationships with residents, families, caregivers and staff. In addition to providing psychological services to residents, we address staff needs through in-service trainings. Our motivation to service and help individuals in care facilities stems from our own cultural influence and inclination to care for loved ones in need.
EVALUATIONS
We provide diagnostic assessments focusing on gathering past and current symptoms and behaviors impacting the residents' cognitive and social-emotional functioning.
PSYCHOTHERAPY
We provide weekly sessions, and maintain consistent communication with staff regarding residents' progress and ongoing needs.
ASSESSMENTS
We provide Psychological and Nueropsychological assessments to address residents' behavior, personality, and cognitive abilities for diagnostic clarifications and treatment planning.
STAFF TRAININGS
We provide in-services to address staff needs, increase knowledge of behavior modifications strategies, de-escalate difficult situations, and improve understanding of cognitive disorders. CALA helps staff create nurturing environments to help residents cope effectively.
DHS & DPSS SURVEYS, MDS DOCUMENTATION, & PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGICAL REVIEWS
Our providers assist facilities during surveys by addressing crisis and allegations, and providing required documentation. We provide individualized care plans to address cognitive patterns, mood and behaviors document nonpharmacological interventions utilized to address residents’ behavioral and psychosocial issues.