ASSESSMENT Assessment service is the evaluation of a youth to determine the nature and extent of his/her misuse, abuse or dependency to alcohol and/or other drugs.The assessment includes a laboratory urinalysis. The assessment helps in determining needs, the type of services that will best meet the youths needs, and the development of a plan of care. This is a fee based service.Sliding fee scale (based on income and number of dependents) is available to residents of Erie and Ottawa Counties. For further information contact Kim Brown at 419 734 2942 ext. 21.
CRISIS INTERVENTION Crisis Intervention service is a face-to-face response to a crisis or emergency situation experienced by a youth and is to provide or assist the youth in obtaining those services necessary to stabilize the crisis situation. This is a fee based service.Sliding fee scale (based on income and number of dependents) is available to residents of Erie and Ottawa Counties. For further information:Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm contact 419 734 2942 ext. 0.After 5:00 pm, weekends and holidays contact 1 800 826 1306.
CASE MANAGEMENT Case Management service includes activities to assist and support the youth in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational and other services essential to meeting basic human needs.Case management services may include interactions with family members, other individuals or entities. There is no fee for this service. For further information contact Kim Brown at 419 734 2942 ext. 21. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING Individual Counseling service is the utilization of special skills including cognitive behavioral therapy andmotivational strategies by trained staff to assist a youth in achieving treatment objectives through the exploration of alcohol and other drug problems, abuse or dependency and their consequences, including an examination of attitudes and feelings, consideration of alternative solutions, decision making and educational materials with regard to alcohol and drug related problems. This is a fee based service.Sliding fee scale (based on income and number of dependents) is available to residents of Erie and Ottawa Counties. For further information contact Kim Brown at 419 734 2942 ext. 21.
FAMILY COUNSELING Family Counseling serviceis the utilization of special skills by trained staff in sessions with the youth and their family members to address family and relationship issues related to alcohol and other drug abuse or dependency for the purpose of promoting recovery. This is a fee based service.Sliding fee scale (based on income and number of dependents) is available to residents of Erie and Ottawa Counties. For further information contact Kim Brown at 419 734 2942 ext. 21.
URINALYSIS Urinalysis service is the testing of an individuals urine specimen to detect the presence of drugs. This may be accomplished either through laboratory testing or urine dip screens. Laboratory testing is a fee based service.Sliding fee scale (based on income and number of dependents) is available to residents of Erie and Ottawa Counties. A urinalysis screening is completed at the time of the assessment. There is a $10 supply charge for this service. There is no charge for urinalysis screenings that are completed during treatment.
GROUP COUNSELING
UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE FOR YOUTH Understanding Substance Abuse for Youth is an 8 week program meeting once a week for two hours.This program offers education and personal growth for youth that have abused alcohol/drugs. The program involves the process of Interactive Journaling which exposes youth to the stages of change, adopting strategies and techniques for positive lifestyle change and factual information on alcohol/drugs and their effects. Engaging youth through this program reinforces the idea that each individual is ultimately responsible for the choices they make. The program also encourages 12-Step meeting participation. Random urinalysis dip screens are a component of the program at no additional cost. Prior to participating in this program an assessment and a 1/2 hour session of individual counseling is required. This is a fee based service. Sliding fee scale (based on income and number of dependents) is available to residents of Erie and Ottawa Counties.For more information contact Kim Brown at 419 734 2942 ext. 21. TEEN MATRIX MODEL FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS The Teen Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adultsisspecifically tailored to help adolescents, ages fourteen through eighteen, acquire the knowledge, structure and support to evaluate the significance of their drug and alcohol use, move to a place of abstinence, and provide support for sustained recovery. The components of the matrix model include: early recovery skills, relapse prevention, family education, and social support.The Matrix Model for Teens and Young Adults is recognized as an exemplary program in treating teens.This model takes into account the stages of youth substance abuse and tailors evidence-based practices accordingly. The Matrix Model uses motivational enhancement therapy and cognitive behavior approaches, adapted for teens and young adults. Random urinalysis screens are a component of this program at no additional cost. This is not designed as a punitive measure, but as a valuable clinical tool that can assist in the recovery process. Participant?s complete10 weeks of programming for completion which consists of two group sessions per week for 2 hours per session. Prior to participating in this program an assessment and a 1/2 hour individual session is required. This is a fee based service.Sliding fee scale (based on income and number of dependents) is available to residents of Erie and Ottawa Counties.For more information contact Kim Brown at 419 734 2942 ext. 21. RELAPSE PREVENTION GROUP The Relapse Prevention program is for youth that have completed the Teen Matrix Program or are returning from residential treatment to their home and community. The primary goals of the program is to prevent relapse and prepare the youth for long-term sobriety. The group focuses on a set of cognitive behavioral techniques, skills and information that teach, coach and support abstinence from alcohol and other drugs and the acquisition of new behaviors. Random urine screens are provided as component of the program. This isa six week program and meets for one hour each week.This is a fee based service.Sliding fee scale (based on income and number of dependents) is available to residents of Erie and Ottawa Counties.For more information contact Kim Brown at 419 734 2942 ext. 21
Why we chose the evidenced based programs we are using is very uncomplicated. When what you need to do becomes what you want to do, change becomes simple. The programs and materials we are using focus on motivational strategies and interventions and give the youth the tools to assist in the change process.
In the end, they are the only ones who can make real change happen.
