“Entre Amigos”
Over 10 years ago, observing the growing immigration in SC and the needs of the Hispanic/Latino communities what started as a small project, became “Entre Amigos” (Among Friends) Hispanic/Latino Programs and Services Department at the ALPHA Center. At the beginning, the concept was to provide interpretation & translation services. Since its conception Entre Amigos has been able to successfully expand into other areas.
*For more information on the Hispanic/Latino program at The ALPHA Behavioral Health Center, please contact our Hispanic Services Coordinator,
Carlos Harris at 803-432-6902 ext 323.
- Substance abuse /Mental health counseling
Entre Amigos facilitates counseling sessions to Spanish speaking individuals in their own language in any of our three sites. With the assistance of our Hispanic/Latino Program Coordinator as a qualified interpreter, our Hispanic clients can benefit from the counseling services at the ALPHA Center in the endeavor to create a drug-free society.
- Interpretation &Translation Services
Entre Amigos provides translation and or drafting of documents, for general needs as well as interpretation at court, doctor’s appointment; DSS, and other conversations.
- Community Intervention
Entre Amigos keeps a variety of resources to help the Hispanic/Latino on issues as dealing with collection agencies; registering students in the local schools; obtaining donations for families in need and many more.
- Networking
Entre Amigos maintains a network and directory of services and agencies that provide services to the Hispanic/Latino communities.
- Community Events
Entre Amigos organizes community events (Picnics) or workshops inviting vendors to participate bringing useful information to the members of the Hispanic/Latino communities. As a guest, Entre Amigos represents the ALPHA Center at health fairs, workshops; immigration events by the Mexican Consulate; assists parents during the registration process of their children at school and announces general information to congregations at churches and other public places.
- Education
Entre Amigos Collaborates with local churches teaching English as a second Language (ESL), and is developing a series of Power Point presentations on issues related to Cultural Competency; HIV and STD’s.