8 million women in the US live with heart disease and 34 million are at risk of developing it. February is American Heart Month. Expand your knowledge of heart disease. Take charge of your heart health. Join Community Friendship, Inc. and others in wearing red to help raise awareness of heart disease and in support of American Heart Month.
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The first step in treating a mental illness is recognizing that something is not right. The second step is getting help. These two steps may in fact be the hardest part of the recovery process. Read More
CFI Provides Support For Recovery
At Community Friendship, Inc.(CFI) mental health recovery comprises mind, body, spirit and community. It encompasses all aspects of a person’s life such as employment, education, creativity, social networks and family support. Read More
Melissa's Story
Melissa was in denial of her symptoms. Severe depression led to a divorce and signing over guardianship of her young children.
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Community Friendship, Inc. is Accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
Sexually abused at age 7, no one would listen. Complaining about voices in his head at age 8 no one would listen.
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Kevin's biological mother was killed when he was only 4 years old. The impact on Kevin would not be felt until years later.
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Community Friendship, Inc. (CFI) currently holds accreditation from CARF (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities) in the following areas: Case Management, Community Housing, Community Integration, Supported Living, Community Employment Services, Comprehensive Vocational Evaluation Services and Employee Development Services.
About CARF
CARF is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services providers in the areas of Aging Services, Behavioral Health, Child and Youth Services, Durable Medical Equipment, Employment and Community Services, Medical Rehabilitation, Opioid Treatment Programs and Vision Rehabilitation Services. CARF assists providers in improving the quality of their services by applying sets of quality standards during a consultative on-site survey.
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Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by Black Americans and a time for recognizing the important role of African Americans in US history. The event grew out of "Negro History Week", the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every US president has ofically designated the month of February as Black History Month. Please join CFI in celebrating Black History!