Crisis Services; Med Sup Withdrawal - Inpatient

Crisis Services; Med Sup Withdrawal - Inpatient

Services offered include education, information and referral. A lending library of books,
videos and other reference materials is available. The Council can provide referrals to
area counselors.

When it is time for extra help with a teen's alcohol or other drug problem, it is time for our Young Adult Program. The teen years are often filled with risk-taking behavior and peer pressure to make choices that may lead to alcohol and other drug use. This program helps young adults to learn about their alcohol or other drug use, how to have lifestyles that are free from all mood-altering substances, how to deal with peer pressure and improve self esteem, and how to have fun without the use of alcohol or other drugs. Family involvement is very strongly encouraged in this program, which also helps families to become knowledgeable about alcohol and other drug use, how to effectively deal with their family member's chemical abuse, and how to stay together as a family. This program features individual therapy once a week, group-therapy sessions twice weekly, and Family Day once a month.

Treatment and specialized services at McPike ATC are clinically driven based on individual patient needs and problems and involve a full range of services as part of a comprehensive program to assist the person in the recovery process.

There are a variety of services to attend any patient’s specific needs, including:

• The McPike ATC Dual Recovery Program utilizes a holistic approach which includes detailed assessment, management of presenting psychiatric symptoms, development, and practice of effective sobriety-enhancing and emotional coping skills. A 12 Step approach which includes both traditional AA and Dual Recovery Anonymous meetings, education regarding chemical dependence and psychiatric disorders, dual recovery group therapy, goal-setting, and continuing care planning addressing both chemical dependency and psychiatric issues.

• The Women's Program was developed to meet the needs of women in treatment. Women's specific clinical activities include the Recovery Group, Women's Issues Group, and the Women's Wing Meeting. These groups allow our female patients to attend clinical activities which address major issues and the special needs of chemically dependent women, providing education, and peer interaction/discussion. These groups provide a safe forum for women to explore and gain insight into the impact these issues have had on their disease and recovery process and assist women in familiarizing themselves with resources available to address issues as part of continuing care.

•McPike ATC is a tobacco-free ATC. Patients are assessed for nicotine dependence and if appropriate, provided with Nicotine Replacement Therapy in accordance with the current American Psychiatric Association Practice Guidelines. In addition, staff engages patients to help them learn about the relationship of tobacco to their other drugs of abuse, and to help them develop recovery plans that will lead them to be free from chemical dependence.

•McPike ATC screens all patients for co-occurring gambling issues. Patients who have a positive screen are assessed and, if appropriate and willing, provided treatment for their gambling problem.

“This program is an alternative for those that require more intensive therapy to achieve abstinence than is found in a traditional outpatient program. In this program, the patient is scheduled to attend one individual and group therapy sessions for a minimum of 9 hours per week. At the same time, this program allows the patient to remain at home and with their families and to maintain their school and/or employment.”

METHODS OF PAYMENT: Beacon Center works with many insurances, and insurance can be set up at location. Cash is also accepted. First visit for self-pay costs $195. Price goes down in subsequent visits. An evaluation can take 2-3 sessions.

Tioga Allies in Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Coalition's mission is to reduce substance use and the harmful effects associated with it in the community.

Delaware Valley Hospital, Addiction Treatment Program in Walton, NY provides Substance Abuse Treatment Services.

Provides intensive treatment of the disease of alcoholism and other drug addictions. Assists patients in the development of internal motivation to sustain their recovery through involvement in outpatient treatment and community self-help programs after discharge.

• Twenty permanent housing units for adults with a substance use disorder diagnosis.

• Participants are placed in commuity housing, using a "housing first" approach.

• Once housing is secured, participants are linked to appropriate treatment and services.

Vision

A connected community where our youth have education, resources, and drug-free options to help their journey to become happy, healthy adults.

Mission

To prevent, reduce, and delay the onset of substance use among Schuyler County youth by:

•Collaborating with our community partners

•Promoting prevention education and substance-free activities

•Implementing environmental strategies

Problem Statement

Schuyler County has a concerning rate of life changing incidents that are alcohol and drug related, especially in our younger population. The Schuyler County Coalition on Underage Drinking and Drugs is a coalition of agencies, institutions and concerned community members. Our purpose is to reduce scholastic, penal, judicial, or health–related consequences due to misuse use of alcohol and other drugs. We will use environmental strategies targeting youth, adults and community members to effectuate change.

Goals

•Increase community collaboration

•Reduce youth substance use