The Mission and Vision of Glenwood
Glenwood is a nonprofit agency dedicated to serving children, adolescents and adults with autism and other behavioral health needs. Founded in Birmingham, Alabama, in 1974, Glenwood has spent more than five decades fulfilling its mission to help individuals live life to their fullest potential.
Our Mission and Vision
Mission
At Glenwood, our mission is to enable individuals with autism and behavioral health needs to live life to their fullest potential.
Vision
To cultivate communities where the inherent dignity of people with autism and other behavioral health needs is recognized, and people of all abilities are empowered to thrive. Through life-affirming programming, Glenwood works daily to shape a future where every individual is provided with the tools they need to lead a meaningful life.
Our History
Glenwood began in 1974 as a program to provide treatment, education, and research in children’s mental health. When federal public funding began available the following year, our community leaders recognized the opportunity to expand our services in pursuit of our vision to enable individuals to live life to their fullest potential.
Starting with 18 students in donated space, Glenwood has grown into a diverse team of more than 450, including clinicians, medical and educational teams, direct care staff, administration, and support personnel. We touch the lives of over 10,000 families each year with services that include diagnosis, full-time care, outpatient services, in-home services, educational services, trainings, and more.
Empowering Families, Supporting Futures
At Glenwood, we believe strong families are the foundation of every individual’s success. We partner with families, encouraging involvement and respecting each person’s dignity as part of the family unit.
Through professional collaboration, superior programming, and evidence-based services, we treat every individual as unique, tailoring care to their specific needs. Our staff works to maximize potential in the least restrictive setting, delivering outcomes-driven services that empower individuals and support brighter futures for their families.