Three nutritional meals a day. Menus will be prepared at least one week in advance
Sundries will include items needed for good grooming and personal hygiene
Emergency clothing will be provided as available, if needed
Sleeping arrangements provided in bedrooms that offer comfortable heating and ventilation and easy access to emergency exits. The bedrooms are set apart from cooking, eating, therapy and administrative activities.
Prescribed drugs will be controlled and monitored by drug abuse professionals or other licensed medical personnel. Clients administer their own medications under the supervision of treatment staff. All medications are stored in a locked cabinet. Medical records are kept by the Administrative Assistant and documented in the client's file.
Therapeutic Community Services
24-hour supervision within a residential setting
Structured work position within the Therapeutic Community
Morning meetings and concept seminars daily
Group session three times a week in First Phase and twice weekly in second phase
Intake interview upon entry by a Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP) or a supervised Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee (CDPT)
Treatment Plan/Problem List developed by a CDP or CDPT and the client
Individual Counseling Sessions/Review of Treatment Plan every two weeks
Family Counseling as needed
AIDS information/facts sessions, group and private
Review of Progress by a CDP or CDPT every week
Records documenting client’s activity, including counseling sessions, group, etc.
GED preparation, if appropriate, in second phase
Weekly developmental leisure activities
Voluntary participation in job training project through the Recycling Center
24-hour confrontation when negative behavior warrants
Intake Interview and Treatment Planning
Assessment by a CDP to determine if the prospective client is showing current signs of dependence on barbiturates, benzodiazepines or alcohol. If so, the client will be required to be detoxed prior to admission.
Psychiatric Evaluation, if needed
Complete physical and bloodwork within 21 days of entry
Conferences with criminal justice system regarding client’s options (consent required)
Conferences with client’s family as needed (consent required)
Assessment of client’s need (i.e., estimated length of treatment, medical/dental care, education/vocational planning)
