Students are offered opportunity to learn individual counseling, crisis intervention, and receive training in educational presentations. They also obtain experience in development of programs and contracting services. This agency offers individual, family, couples and group services to children, adolescents, adults and the elderly. There are court ordered, outpatient clients with substance abuse problems as well as situations involving child abuse and neglect. The agency is in Hampton.
Parking is provided.
The student will work with individuals involved with the court system and at risk members of the community. Basic and advanced social work skills in assessment, counseling, case management and crisis intervention are enhanced through working with this population. Increased knowledge of the function of social services, policies, and funding is afforded to the student. This agency is administered by the Community Services Board of Virginia Beach in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Students may be assigned to any one of these programs depending upon their interest and readiness.