Healthy Relationships and Personal Safety Education
Friends & Relationships Courses (FRC)
Healthy Relationships and Personal Safety Education (AKA Friends and Relationships Course or FRC) is designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and resources of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We aim to bring fulfillment and satisfaction to their lives and increase their participation in community life.
✓ Increase Personal Safety
✓ Increase social networks with healthy, meaningful relationships.
FRC Goals
✓ Broaden social connections
✓ Learn about friendships and romantic relationships
✓ Plan get togethers
✓ Practice speaking up assertively
✓ Introduction to sexual health & wellness topics
Our Teachers
Jessa Walker
MA, LMHC,
FRC Certified Teacher
Jessa graduated from Northern Arizona University in 2008 with an MA in Counseling. She specializes in working with adoptive families, adoption, and children with attachment issues
Maureen Johnson
MA, LMHC,
FRC Certified Teacher
Maureen is originally from the Chicagoland area of Illinois, and now calls the mountains of New Mexico home. Maureen graduated from the University of New Mexico with an MA in Counseling in 2016. Maureen is also a licensed School Counselor and Mental Health Counselor.
Classes Held At
Santa Barbara Martineztown Multigenerational Center
1825 Edith Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Information for Case Managers
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Student Attendance Requirements
✓ Secondary FOC signed
✓ Copy of ISP & Budget
✓ 3 Units added to the budget with provider code S9446 HB TN
✓ PLEASE VERIFY CORRECT PROVIDER CODE & INCENTIVE RATE ON THE BUDGET
✓ All students must have a support person attend and participate. This excludes experienced peer mentors. Case managers and other IDT members are welcome to observe.