Healthcare Alternative Systems
Marco Jacome began their work experience in 1984 as a Program Director at Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. In 1987, they moved on to become an Associate Executive Director at the same company until 1992 when they were promoted to CEO. Concurrently, they worked as a Director of Adult Technical Training (part-time) at Evanston Township High School from 1987 to 1993. In 1989, Marco also became a Consultant at Assured Health Systems, Inc., a role they held until 1994.
Marco Jacome's education history can be summarized as follows:
- From 2000 to 2001, they attended the Harvard Kennedy School and studied Executive Leadership for the 21st Century.
- Between 1989 and 1991, Marco obtained a Master's degree in Family and Community Counseling from Northeastern Illinois University.
- In 1988 to 1989, they participated in the National Leadership Fellows Program at the Boston University School of Public Health.
- Marco completed their Bachelor's degree in Psychology and Sociology at North Park University from 1983 to 1987.
In addition to their formal education, Marco Jacome holds several certifications, including Board Registered Mental Illness/Substance Abuse (MISA II), Illinois Certified Supervisor Addictions Counselor (CSADC), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), and National Certified Employee Assistance Professional (CEAP).
Healthcare Alternative Systems
In 1974, Healthcare Alternative Systems (H.A.S.) began as a response to the health disparities among Chicago's Hispanic community. After more than 40 years of service, H.A.S. has firmly established itself as a leading provider of mental health and substance use treatment services for under-served communities throughout Cook and DuPage counties. We remain proudly committed to providing a continuum of multicultural and bilingual (English/Spanish) social services that empower individuals, families, and communities. Each year H.A.S. provides approximately 4,000 individuals the supports needed to live a self-directed, dignified life. Our programs include: outpatient and intensive outpatient substance use treatment, medication assisted treatment, residential and transitional housing support, and domestic violence support and prevention services. Additionally, we are one of the only providers in the state to offer Spanish-language services to women experiencing postpartum depression. ----- En 1974, Healthcare Alternative Systems (H.A.S.) comenzó como una respuesta directa a las desigualdades de salud entre la comunidad hispana de Chicago. Después de más de 40 años de servicio, H.A.S. se ha establecido firmemente como un líder en proveer servicios de salud mental y conductual para comunidades marginadas en los condados de Cook y DuPage. Nosotros nos comprometemos en brindarle una variedad de servicios multiculturales y bilingües (inglés/español) de la salud conductual y servicios sociales que empoderan a las personas, las familias y las comunidades. Nuestros programas incluyen: tratamiento ambulatorio y uso intensivo de sustancias para pacientes ambulatorios, tratamiento asistido por medicamentos, apoyo residencial y de vivienda de transición, y servicios de apoyo a la violencia doméstica. Además, somos uno de los únicos proveedores en el estado que ofrece servicios en español a mujeres que experimentan o corren el riesgo de sufrir depresión posparto.