Council of Families for Children

Stigma is the number one enemy for better mental health in our country. Stigma stops people from reaching for help, and from offering help. Recovery is possible and probable with the right amount of help. Help is more than just pharmaceutical treatment. The Council of Families for Children believes that everyone can achieve a maximum quality of life by treating the entire person – mind, body and spirit. Because of this, our Education Programs are all based on this concept – “Sick Can Be Fixed”.
To fully commit to this concept, the CFC offers education programs for adults, teens and mental health professionals, support groups and holistic treatment plans. These services include handwriting therapy, hypnosis, biofeedback, the Listening program and coaching for all aspects of life.
These services are offered to everyone on a sliding scale basis. We also have public speakers available for conferences and continuing education speaking arrangements to increase awareness, advocacy and empathy for families and children with mental health diagnosis. Sick Can Be Fixed, just ask us how we can help!!!
The Goal
CFC's goal is to develop a world wide, whole health organization, which acts as an agent of change. We focus on the issues that prevent children and their families from achieving healthy, active, productive lives. We encourage and embrace alternative and integrative approaches that heal the mind, body and soul, as this is who we are. To do this, CFC is dedicated to providing, collaborating with other agencies and promoting individual projects that aid to the betterment of an individual or family life.

Public awareness and sensitivity will help children and adolescents receive appropriate services to improve their fundamental opportunities to lead healthy and productive lives within their families.

Another equally important activity would be to educate lawmakers, service providers, agency personnel, educators, and the community regarding the issues that affect the lives and opportunities of children and adolescents with health needs and emotional support and guidance.

It is also vital that families be seen as experts concerning their child(ren) and not be "blamed and shamed" because of their child(ren)'s conditions or special needs and requirements. They should be equal participants in the planning and treatment necessary for the child's recovery and valued for their expertise regarding the delivery and appropriateness of the services. Family members should be valued and compensated, as would any other participant in the process.

For more information: info@counciloffamilies.org