In celebration of Community Friendship, Inc's 45th Anniversary in serving the Atlanta community, Former First Lady and Carter Center Founder Rosalynn Carter addressed the importance of mental health community services, the impact of stigma and the huge strides made regarding mental health recovery and treatment. See more photos and read more
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter CFI Keynote Speaker
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After an eviction in Florida, Alicia left her young child in the care of a friend as she traveled to Atlanta in search of a job and new opportunities.
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After losing her mother, father and sibling within 10 years, Jennifer's world seemed to be spiraling out of control.
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Community Friendship, Inc. is Accredited by The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
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After getting married and leaving Kentucky straight out of high school, Cynthia arrived in Atlanta with little more than a few dollars and big dreams.
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Cynthia's Story
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
CFI Provides Support For Recovery
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 Help
CFI Provides Hope
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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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The Fulton County Commission recently approved $10,000 in funding support for S.T.R.I.V.E. under its Human Services initiative to help improve the quality of life for Fulton County residents. The 2015 grant award will help suport operating expenses associated with program implementation to include program supplies and equipment, pre-employment workshops, transportation assistance and more. Read more and see photos.