Description of Program
The Adult Substance Abuse Outpatient Program provides a low-intensity and
intensive services to adults experiencing substance abuse and dependency
problems. The program strives to improve the quality of life and support
for individuals who are chemically dependent or abusing alcohol and/or drugs.
The focus of service is to assist the consumer in making measured improvements
in maintaining a chemical-free lifestyle through counseling and 12-step
recovery. Structured groups focus on pre-treatment needs, addiction, recovery
needs, relapse prevention, and 12-step recovery process.
For men … Outpatient services assist the consumer in making
measured improvements in maintaining a chemical-free lifestyle through
counseling and the 12-step recovery process. The first step begins with
a clinical evaluation with a professional addictions therapist, who will
make some initial recommendations at this first session. Consumers may
then be scheduled for individualized treatment services.
For women … Renaissance Outpatient includes a full range
of services based on the unique needs and experiences of chemically dependent
women and their children. Prestera also offers such services as parenting
skill development and referrals for educational/vocational training and
medical services.
Admission Criteria
- A diagnosis of substance abuse/dependence as evidenced by either tolerance
or withdrawal and she or he has at least two of the following:
- significant impairment in carrying out major role obligations
at work or in school;
- significant disturbance of relationships with family members related
to alcohol and other drug use;
- persistent use of alcohol and other drugs in spite of negative
consequences (including legal problems);
- efforts to curtail, control or stop the use of alcohol and other
drugs (without treatment) have failed.
- Medically stable with no condition requiring 24-hour care
- Not violent, homicidal or suicidal
- Free from physical withdrawal symptoms with no current use of substances
- Symptoms and functional impairment warrant high level of support
- Intervention in a less restrictive environment has failed or is deemed
as not appropriate.
Service Locations
PARC - Huntington
PARC East - Dunbar
Renaissance - Huntington, Dunbar
and Charleston |
