Alpha Resource Center and Thrift Store

ABOUT ALPHA

 

Alpha Resource Center has grown from roots which run deep in the Santa Barbara Community. From its modest beginning as Alpha School, established in the 1950's Alpha Resource Center has evolved into a multifacted service center for people with developmental disabilities and their families. Alpha offers a wide variety of services and supports to encompass the needs of individuals with disabilities at all ages and at all stages of life.

Alpha Resource Center is committed to supporting people with developmental disabilities and their families through the provision of information, resource and referral and direct services. Alpha has long been at the forefront of innovation, seeking new and more effective ways to respond to evolving needs and changing social attitudes.

Alpha Resource Center is committed to fostering a community value system that celebrates all people. Alpha has been a leader of long standing in the development of cooperative efforts with local leaders, agencies and community groups.

Alpha Resource Center believes that solutions are simple. If people with developmental disabilities and their families have access to other parents, assistance, support, guidance and services which respond to their needs, and if people with developmental disabilities are enabled to participate actively and fully in community life, everyone wins.