Sober Teens Outpatient Services (STOPS)
The Sober Teens Outpatient Services offers individualized services for youths who have been experiencing problems as a result of their use of alcohol or other drugs. Services are also offered to youths who have been experimenting with alcohol or other drugs and/or who are negatively affected by familial alcoholism/chemical dependency. This is a three-phase program. Family participation is strongly encouraged.
Day Treatment for Adolescents Program (DATA)
The Recovery Center's DATA Program is appropriate for youth aged 12 through 18, with a history of chemical addiction. Younger adolescents may be admitted when determined appropriate. This program offers the client a level of treatment intesity that is halfway between intensive in-patient care and traditional out-patient treatment, while they embark on a path to recovery that will also facilitate their transition back to their local school districts.
The DATA Program is specifically for adolescents who have not been able to maintain abstinence attending an out-patient program, or for whom recommendation for a higher level of care is indicated based on his/her chemical history. This setting provides the client with an opportunity to explore "real world" situations and for clients to apply learned skills and behaviors. Clients are given sufficient time to incorporate new identities as recovering individuals with extended support. The DATA Program is a model that successfully reduces occurences of teen relapse.
The DATA Program meets Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and offers group, individual, and family sessions, and elements consists of a didactic/interactive lecture series; recreation; sober living skills; vocational training; stress reduction; and skills enhancement modules.
Prevention Department
Other Adolescent programs are offered throughout the year by the Recovery Center's Prevention Department. Director of Prevention & Training, Aleta Lymon, and her staff provide programs on and off-site. The latter encompass the Monticello Central School District, programs include: Strengthening Families and Reconnecting Youth.
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