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  Alternatives for Better Living: Services

Alternatives for Better Living
(707) 226-1248
P.O. Box 566
701 School Street
Napa, California 94559

email: staff@a4bl.org




Alternatives' Services
This page has information about the services we provide.
Parenting Classes
Parenting skill classes are offered on Monday evening.  The classes use the Parenting Wisely curriculum along with a Cognitive-Behavioral approach to parenting and enjoying your children.  This class is conducted by a husband and wife team: Joni Yacoe, MFT and Bill Krimm.  It qualifies as a PC 273.1 (child abuse/child neglect) program.
  Managing Anger (and other emotions)
This classs is lead by Joni Yacoe, MFT and Bill Krimm.  The class explores difficult emotions (notably anger) where they come from and how we avoid having them reduce the quality of our lives.

Drug Testing

Confidential drug use testing is available for a small fee. This service is provided for employers, family members, and individuals who want independent evidence about whether someone has used drugs.
Domestic Violence (HOME)

Men who experience difficulty with anger and the expression of anger are invited to attend education/discussion groups. These groups are certified by Napa County Probation Department as meeting the requirements for Domestic Violence Court. Men, please contact Jennifer Merrell (ext 105)  to sign up for HOME (707 226-1248).

Misdemeanor Alternatives Program (MAP)

If you have been accused of a misdemeanor in Napa County you may be able to avoid charges, avoid court, or avoid jail time by enrolling in the Misdemeanor Alternatives Program.  Contact Araceli for an appointment.




 

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