Women’s Outpatient Program
Women who abuse alcohol and other drugs have unique issues. NCADD
offers an Outpatient Program that recognizes that recovery for women
requires development of life skills, resolution of life issues, goals,
values, self-image, independence and empowerment. The program was
developed on a time frame of at least 1 year. This allows the women to
master skills vital for their recovery, strengthen a support system,
increase their ability to financially provide for themselves and their
children, practice parenting skills with continued monitoring, increase
self-esteem and learn to believe in themselves.
Barriers that make it difficult for women to access treatment and
continue with the program are a major commitment of NCADD. Each client
is assigned a case manager who identifies the woman’s barriers and
assists with resources to enable her to participate in the treatment
process. NCADD provides transportation, assists with childcare, eye
exams/glasses, clothing, food, psychiatric evaluations and medications
on site, and housing. The NCADD staff is highly involved in networking
with other service providers within the community, which increases
availability of many additional resources that NCADD is unable to
directly provide.
The Women’s Outpatient Program consists of three Levels each designed
to enhance the development of a strong recovery foundation. Level I
meets for group 3 mornings per week with a strong emphasis on *disease
concept of addiction * fetal alcohol syndrome * grief * Mother roles
and relationships *parenting * relapse prevention *social support
through 12 Step meetings and sponsor.
Level II meets for group two mornings per week with focus of sessions
on *creating boundaries * maintaining healthy relationships *
developing positive coping skills * behavior modification *parenting
skills * creating a recovery based belief and values system * working
through abuse issues
Level III meets one morning per week for continued support to deal with
day-to-day life issues and to continue to strengthen life and recovery
skills. The average length of stay is 6 months, however a client has
the option to continue until she has a solid social support and is
maintaining recovery.
Additional services available for all levels of treatment:
*Individual counseling
*Family counseling
*Case management
*Career Counselor
*Psychiatric Nurse Practioner
*Parenting Coach
*Peer Support
*Weldon House Supportive Housing (when available)
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