Substance Abuse - Category Of Services

Entry:

Activities and decision-making steps, which underlie the process by which someone obtains information about and/or enters the addiction treatment system. Included is inquiry contact (a request for information); intake (contact with a person to determine whether he or she is eligible for agency service); screening (a brief process that collects information in only enough detail to determine the client's immediate needs and appropriate service at the agency).

Initial Assessment/Treatment Planning Services:

The initial assessment is a process involving mutual investigation or exploration that provides the clinician with more detailed information for the purpose of determining specific client needs, goals, characteristics, problems and/or stage of change. These processes can vary in length according to the client's situation.

Case Management Services:

A process which includes the designation of a primary worker whose responsibilities include the ongoing assessment of the client and his/her problems, ongoing adjustment of the treatment plan, linking to and coordination of required services, monitoring and support, developing and implementing the discharge plan, and advocating for the client. Case management is offered regardless of where the individual is in the system.

Community Treatment Services:

1-2 hour sessions in group or individual format, typically once a week or less often, while the client resides elsewhere in the community. Sessions assist the individual to develop skills to manage substance abuse/gambling and related problems, and/or maintain and enhance treatment goals. Activities such as relapse prevention, guided self-change, follow-up and aftercare are included here as well as programming to support / educate family.