The Adler Graduate School (AGS) deeply admires retired Congressman Ramstad’s commitment to the fundamental values guiding AGS’ development of a vibrant, dynamic community service center; one that combines graduate education, clinical services and social services:

• Congressman Ramstad’s work has consistently reflected “Social Interest” – or that standard in Adlerian Psychology by which one’s relative mental health is measured;

• Congressman Ramstad and AGS are both dedicated to creating more access to mental health and chemical health services – AGS provides programs that prepare graduates for service to an increasingly diverse community;

• Congressman Ramstad and AGS share a commitment to the needs of low-income, uninsured/under-insured persons – and especially their access to mental health and chemical health services;

• Congressman Ramstad and AGS are particularly interested in the effects of addiction. AGS has developed a Master’s-level addictions program to be introduced to the community in 2009; and,

• AGS’ 40-year history has focused on the well-being of children and families, a significant part of Congressman Ramstad’s work.

The Adler Graduate School is honored to help carry forward Congressman Ramstad’s legacy through the Jim Ramstad Community Service Center.

The Jim Ramstad Community Service Center will house the Adler Graduate School, as well as: • The Family Education Center; • The Counseling Clinic; • The Pre-School Therapeutic Child Care Center; • The School Counselor Training Center;

• The Art Therapy Studio;

• offices for private practice mental health professionals, with Adlerian backgrounds; and,

• additional, complementary services provided by tenants and collaborating organizations.

The Adler Graduate School is also reserving space for the offices of retired Congressman Ramstad, should he decide the Center is the appropriate location.

We estimate that over 5,000 Twin Cities area residents will utilize programs in the Jim Ramstad Community Service Center annually, accounting for 50,000 service contacts per year.