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A brief Historical Background
Liberia is the oldest independent nation in Africa which origin can be traced as far back as the early 1800s. It came into existence when free negro slaves from America decided to repatriate to the land of their ancestral birth (Africa) through the efforts of American Colonization Society (ACS) and with the help of the US government.
The ACS was a group which comprise of former slave owners and slave abolitionists that were concerned about the growing number of free slaves roaming about in New England and as slave revolts were very common in those days. The first group of free slaves arrived in Liberia in 1816. These free slaves and their descendents were called the "Americo Liberians" or mulattoes because they were fair in complexion than the indigenous tribes they meet in Liberia. Upon reaching the shores of Liberia, the free slaves formed a government and adopted a constitution similar to the United States.
For more information about Liberia, please visit the following websites.
CIA World Fact Book about Liberia
BBC Historical Timeline on Liberia |
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Background music is entitled: "Greatest Love " by Onyeka Onwenu |
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| Mission Statement |
To provide affordable mental health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and behavioral health services to children, adolescents, adults andfamilies, as well as therapeutic interventions that enhance the quality of life for clients, particularly under-served and disadvantaged African Immigrant in Southwest Philadelphia, Delaware county,
Liberia and other parts of Africa. |
| The Vision |
| We envision a society in which all persons have optimal physical and mental health; where mental health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS,,dependency and addiction are recognized as health issues; and where stigma and other barriers to recovery are eliminated. |
| Statement of Values & Guiding Principles |
We embrace the guiding principles of investing for results and outcomes, changing attitudes, building partnerships, committing to quality and working on a common goal to assurance that there will be access to individualized treatment and recovery.
We will do this by treating people with respect and dignity, through services that emphasize hope and optimism, are family and consumer-centered, are strength and recovery-based, are culturally competent and culturally affirmative. Community values are embraced, consumer involvement is expected, self-determination is respected and support services are designed to meet the needs of the individual. We view mental health and substance abuse disorders as disciplines that are distinct and at the same time need to work together to assure seamless and integrated services to individuals. We value a competent workforce and endorse both promising and evidence-based practices in the service delivery system. At LIBHS , we strive to support all age groups through varied, innovative programs and make a committment to personal health and wellness by designing services tailored to our client's specific and individual needs. |
| Breaking News |
LIBHS collaborates with the Liberian Association of Pennsylvania to launch its Positive Youth Initiative Project through a Multi-cultural National Youth Conference to be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010.
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