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Alpha
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Information concerning Alpha's programs can be obtained by addressing inquiries to the Executive Director (612 872-8218 ext. 17) or the Intake Department (612 823-3707). Inquiries may also be sent to Alpha Human Services, 2712 Fremont Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55408-1198 or by e-mail to info@alphaservices.org. Specific client referrals should be directed to the Intake Department. One of the characteristics distinguishing Alpha's residential program from all other Minnesota community-based treatment facilities is that Alpha specializes in providing treatment for most categories of sexually deviant offenders. The adult residential program is highly structured and provides 24-hour staff coverage. Adult males demonstrating sexually deviant behavior are eligible for admission. Most program participants have a criminal conviction. The primary objective of the program is to modify deviant criminal and antisocial behavior; i.e., to reduce the likelihood of that behavior recurring. In addition to improved emotional and mental health, the program emphasizes adaptive behavior which generally falls into three basic areas:
Although Alpha has a distinct cognitive-behavioral orientation, the techniques used in therapy at Alpha are eclectic and encompass behavioral, affective, and cognitive techniques. In general, the staff takes the position that most behavior is learned, consequently, inappropriate conduct can be replaced by newly learned appropriate behavior. In addition to individual psychotherapy, the program relies heavily on group therapy, and, in a sense, the structure of the program provides a microcosm of society. Alpha emphasizes accountability and individual responsibility for behavior and actions. In each of the first five phases, the resident has the opportunity to earn successive privileges which give him more responsibility in the program and more freedom of movement in the community. Intensive therapy takes place during the first five phases while the sixth phase (post-residential) is used to gradually ease the individual back into the community and to allow therapy to continue on an outpatient basis. The length of time spent in the program is quite variable, depending on client characteristics and the treatment plan objectives.
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