Amanecer Counseling and Resource Center

The Family Counseling Center of St. Paul's (fccsp) doing business as Amanecer Counseling and Resource Center (acrc) provides client-centered and community-based bilingual (spanish-speaking), culturally responsive outpatient behavioral health Counseling, client Resource navigation, which includes support to clients, including survivors of crime, in need of support with stable housing, food, clothing, employment, health care, and other essential needs as well as legal advocacy and support with navigation of the justice system, and workforce development for bilingual undergraduate and graduate students, and professionals in human service and behavioral health fields.the agency's program staff, which included 11 full-time employees, and 3 part-time independent contractors, are bilingual (spanish and english speaking). In 2023, the agency served 699 clients, providing 2,688 outpatients therapy sessions, 680 direct contact hours of Resource navigation/advocacy providing advocacy and accompaniment to individuals facing economic insecurity and in need of guidance to access community and legal resources. In 2023, acrc experienced a 46% increase in clients served, underscoring the rising demand for our services and highlighted our essential role in addressing the behavorial health needs of our community.