Program Details

 Intensive Outpatient Group  therapy enables to identify behaviors and problems related to the abuse  or addiction of alcohol and / or substances and offers coping strategies  for stabilization or recovery. It helps group members attain knowledge  and understanding of the disease of chemical dependency. The general  focus and goal of the therapy is to eliminate harmful behaviors, prevent  further deterioration, improve the level of functioning and return to a  healthy standard of living. It gives group members the opportunity to  process feelings and behaviors as they relate to maintaining a clean and  sober life style. It helps those who have a difficult time maintaining  sobriety. The therapy identifies, fortifies and builds upon group  members' existing strengths and coping strategies and acquires new ones.  It also identifies available community resources and support systems,  as appropriate, such as AA (Alcohol Anonymous) and NA (Narcotics  Anonymous). Signs and symptoms of relapse are discussed, how to approach  and overcome this significant issue from a preventive standpoint.  Treatment is solution-focused and interactive; its effectiveness depends  on the sincerity and level of group member's cooperation, participation  and genuine effort to achieve clearly defined treatment goals. 

 This comprehensive Substance Abuse Assessment is designed to assist  defense attorneys in defending their clients charged with Driving Under  the Influence (DUI) and Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or any other  Alcohol/Drug related charges. The results, accurate diagnosis and  recommendations can bolster the actual court presentation. Based on the  assessment results the client may attend Alcohol and Drug  Education/Treatment Groups as appropriate.

The Pre-trial Assessment includes:

Evaluations used to identify chronic and acute effects of alcohol and/or other drugs.

Drug Toxicology as appropriate

Psychosocial Evaluation

Alcohol and Drug History

Standardized Substance Abuse Inventories to determine final diagnosis(es) and clinical recommendations

Client support prior to court date

Succinctly written Clinical Summary and recommendations for attorney use which can assist in the defense strategy

Expert Witness testimony is an additional service to assist in  understanding how psychopharmacology influences human behavior, which  assist the court to understand mitigating circumstances.

 Living Free offers a culturally sensitive Hispanic program for those  clients who feel more comfortable in a Spanish speaking environment.  We provide all the same services that are offered at Living Free with a Spanish-Speaking Counselor/Staff.   

 Living Free Health Services offers Outpatient Mental Health Services for  Individual and Group Sessions with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.    

 We provide Intensive Outpatient services for adolescent's ages 13-18. Our initial contact would include an alcohol and drug  assessment with emphasis on the individual psychological needs, a urine drug screen and recommendations for treatment.  Our program is designed for individual, group, and family  therapy.