Alyssa is the Police Social Worker for the Glendale Heights Police Department. Alyssa provides crisis intervention, case management, short-term counseling, mediation, referrals, and support to individuals, couples, and families within the community. Before joining the NEDFYS team, Alyssa worked as a substance use counselor for New Age Services Corporation, facilitating individual and group counseling in an outpatient setting. She also interned at NAMI-DuPage and the DuPage County Public Defender’s Office, serving various populations. 

Alyssa is committed to serving the Glendale Heights community and supporting NEDFYS’ mission. 

Fun Fact: Alyssa is the head coach of a travel fastpitch softball team and spends her time volunteering at the local animal rescue 

Specialties 

• Substance Use

• Case Management 

• Crisis Intervention 

• Adolescents & Adults

• Trauma Informed Care

• Domestic Violence 

Education & Certifications

• Aurora University, Master of Social Work- forensic concentration

• Benedictine University, BA in Sociology

• Certifications:

  • Adult Mental Health First Aid

  • Youth Mental Health First Aid

  • ​40 Hour Domestic Violence Training