Alternatives
Christine John is a Behavioral Health Therapist at Alternatives since March 2023, previously serving as a Staff Therapist at Center Focused Therapy for a brief period in 2022. Christine has extensive experience in mental health settings, including an internship at Khesed Wellness where responsibilities included managing a caseload of 10-15 clients. Prior to this, roles included work as a Book Seller at Tattered Cover Book Store, a Work Study Student at Denver Seminary, and a Residential Services Assistant at Opportunity In Living. An earlier position as an Elementary School Counselor at Enlightium Academy involved oversight of approximately 350 students. Christine’s foundational role as a Behavioral Specialist at Union Gospel Mission focused on providing support to children experiencing emotional challenges. Christine holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Denver Seminary and a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Moody Bible Institute.
Alternatives
Alternatives mission is to inspire young people to create a just future through practices that heal individuals, restore communities, and transform systems. We provide Restorative Justice and Behavioral Health services to young people in Chicago. Our programs and services are offered from our locations in Uptown and Washington Park and through partnerships with 50 schools and a dozen partnering youth service agencies. We envision young people, free. Free from oppression, free in their identities, and free to pursue their wildest ambitions.