Substance Abuse Services
An assessment or family consultation is available
to clients or anyone concerned about themself or a loved one.
Morning, evening, and Saturday hours are available. Fees are
based
upon a sliding scale, with assessments and consultations carried
out by a direct-pay arrangement. (Insurance is not involved.)
With
compassion, acceptance and candor, the person's substance use is
discussed.
- After
considering and evaluating the information given, the person is
informed immediately about the level of seriousness of the substance
use.
- When
there is a alcohol or drug problem, decision-making is guided about
self-help steps.
- Initial
problems with self-change away from chemical use are discussed.
- Treatment
is recommended when needed, with the appropriate level of clinical
care. Information is provided to assist the person to make an initial
treatment program contact.
Consultation
Open and candid talk with
family and friends about their concerns over a loved one who is using
mind or mood-altering chemicals.
- The
experience of family and friends with their loved-one due to the
substance use is considered, including the negative effects on the
family. What these experiences suggest about the problems for
everyone is discussed.
- The
family is briefly educated about the nature and character of substance
use, abuse and chemical dependence, drug effects, and what to look for
when someone is involved in substance use.
- Alternatives
in dealing with a family member or friend's substance use are talked
over. Ineffective approaches which have been attempted by the
family are
addressed. The best responses which express caring, along with the
family's expectations and limits, are named.
- Actions
are outlined for the loved one to consider if the person decides to
address the chemical use. This includes an assessment with the
family member or friend to evaluate the extent and progression of the
use experience, with recommendations given for the appropriate
treatment when there is a substance use problem.
Referrals
The need for
referral to an outpatient substance abuse treatment program, a medical
facility for detoxification assistance, another mental health
professional, or a community support group, may arise during an
assessment or family consultation. Information about available
treatment programs and other services is given during
appointments.
Confidentiality Is Central
To Providing These Services
Call
(804) 282-8332 to leave a message with Christopher
Bowers, Substance Abuse Specialist, about an appointment, and he
will contact you about your need.
|
