The Aakhet Center for Human Development

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The Aakhet Center Logo The Aakhet Center is a unique, culturally anchored, community oriented mental health facility which serves as a meeting place for many activities to enhance the African-American community. The center is located in Tallahassee, Florida between two universities.

The directors are licensed clinical psychologists/consultants with expertise in a broad range of skills including:

  • psychotherapy techniques with emphasis on family intervention
  • test and evaluation procedures
  • forensic evaluation
  • clinical hypnosis
  • substance abuse treatment
  • program evaluation
  • the creation of new innovative programs promoting growth and development within and among persons of African descent.

The philosophy of the Aakhet staff is rooted in African-centered thought and assumes that good mental health is achieved through the

  • wholistic development of all institutions which collectively influence the lifestyles embraced by individuals.
  • cultural clarity which prescribes allegiance to the collective agenda of African descent peoples.
  • adherence to standards of excellence and appropriateness of behavior in context.
  • continuous and progressive transformation of lifestyles to promote continuity and spiritual integrity.

 

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812 S. Macomb Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
(850) 681-6610
FAX: (850) 681-2838
E-Mail:aakhet@aakhetvillage.com