Another Way Program 1016 E Bianchi Rd Stockton CA 95210-4518 Phone: (209) 951-1515 Fax (209) 951-1543

Individuals who have developmental disabilities are an under valued part of communities. Our community needs contribution and participation from every member. The human condition is blessed with joy punctuated by pain, and love which is defined by grief. Individuals naturally want to participate fully in the life cycle, including the lessons and responsibilities of childhood, adolescence, adulthood and maturity. Because of these similarities in people rather than differences, and parallels rather than contrasts, we assist with facilitating the integrated, self directed lives of individuals who participate in living while being affected with a developmental disability. Another Way services are delivered in an individualized, one assistant with the individual format. Services are available to adults who choose to live in a home of their own, these services provide assistance to individuals allowing meaningful choice and control over their daily lives.

"My experiences with Another Way has been wonderful. The people that work with me help do things that I love doing. Without the Another Way staff, I could not do all the things I enjoy".
-Eric, Another Way consumer

Independent Living Services

Services include functional skills training necessary to secure a self- sustaining, independent living situation in the community and/or may provide the support necessary to maintain those skills. Services include developing individualized community access curriculum for utilizing bus routes to and from work, school, medical appointments, and activities of personal interest. Services include reviewing agenda items, ensuring transportation, and assisting with communication in committees, sub committees and board meetings.

"I like the way they help me with my budget and grocery shopping, they are nice and they call- easy to get a hold of when I need help".
-David, Another Way consumer

 "The support I receive from Another Way is good.  They do lots of things with me and for me. The Another Way staff is always there when I need it".
-Beverly, Another Way consumer

"I love Another Way. I like all the staff that support me. They are nice and they respect me".
-Alex, Another Way consumer

 "I like the way they help me with cooking and shopping and they are friendly".
-Jessica, Another Way consumer

Wendy Hougland
Program Director

Wendy began working with individuals with chronic mental illness while earning her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from California State University Sonoma. She then went on to University of the Pacific where she completed her Master of Arts Degree in Psychology with a behavioral emphasis in May of 2007. Wendy continued working with individuals with chronic mental illness throughout graduate school in a variety of settings, an experience that inspired her to create and implement a Master’s Thesis which successfully reduced the number of violent staff/client interactions that took place within a private mental facility. Wendy’s desire to continue working within the field of human services led her to accept the position of Program Director of Another Way at Central Valley Training Center in April of 2008. Wendy enjoys reading and watching old movies, as well as traveling to new and exciting places with her husband.