Substance Abuse Programs
It is the philosophy of the Living Free Program that chemical dependence is a complex primary disease which is chronic, progressive, terminal and treatable. The disease of chemical dependency impacts all facets of the client's life, producing pathology in the area of the client's physical, family, social, legal and occupational well-being. As part of our commitment to continuing support we introduce the philosophy of the 12 Step Programs to include AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics Anonymous). A comprehensive Substance Abuse/Dependence Assessment precedes any recommendations regarding treatment. At that time a Psychosocial Evaluation, Alcohol Drug History and use of standardized Substance Abuse Inventories will be utilized to determine final diagnosis(es), and clinical recommendations regarding the following services.
Adult Program
Adults experiencing addictive disease are faced with serious challenges. Key life arenas such as family, employment, legal status and physical health are disrupted.
In the adult program, clients are helped to cope with personal issues that fuel their addiction and to repair the damage created by their disease.Living Free offers the following various service components that are designed to meet clients needs.
Primary Treatment Group
The purpose of this group is for clients to process feelings and behaviors as they relate to maintaining a clean and sober life style. An Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) is developed with the client explaining each client's goals of treatment. The duration of treatment varies depending on the ITP and individual progress.Education Group
This group meets once a week for approximately sixteen weeks. Its purpose is to give the client the knowledge and understanding of addictive disease and how it effects him/her. Goals of treatment are developed with the client and completion is dependent on meeting these goals.Relapse Group
This group serves the client who has a difficult time maintaining sobriety. It meets once a week, its purpose is to discuss the signs and symptoms of relapse, and to approach this issues from a prevention stand point. The Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) developed with the client guides the therapy.Individual, Couples and Family Therapy are also available
Adolescent Program - Ages 13-18
Alcohol and drug addictions interfere with normal psychological and emotional development in young people. If left untreated, addiction worsens and eventually effects all aspects of the adolescent’s life, as well as the lives of family members.
Living Free provides support through an evening program that allows adolescents to continue everyday responsibilities at home and at school. Peer groups meet two evenings per week, providing maximum support and education. Family involvement is crucial in the treatment of adolescent substance abuse. Relationships are repaired as trust and understanding are rebuilt in our weekly multi-family and parents support groups. Individual Treatment Plans (ITP's) to include family involvement guide the adolescent and family through their treatment.Hispanic Program
Living Free now offers a Hispanic program for those clients who have a difficult time expressing their thoughts and feelings in English and would feel more comfortable in a culturally sensitive Spanish-speaking program. Individual Treatment Planning (ITP) is an essential part of successful treatment.Programa Hispano
Actualmente Living Free ofrece un Programa Hispano para aquellos clientes quienes tienen una gran dificultad para el idioma inglés y ahora se sentirán más cómodos en un ambiente donde se habla español únicamente.Updated by L.K.S.