The goal of the Outpatient Treatment Program is to help clients establish a satisfying life without alcohol or other addictive drugs.
Our Outpatient Program is structured into three (3) different types of programs designed for individuals who alcohol and/or drug problem is in early, middle or late stage abuse/dependency. It is an alternative approach to inpatient programs. Kevin Norton, LCSW, CAP,ICADC provides therapy and counseling.
Program 1: Substance Abuse Treatment
This program is for clients with mild substance abuse issues (i.e. first time offenses). This program consists of six (6) to twelve (12) sessions of didactic information about alcoholism and chemical dependency.
This program's syllabus varies depending on the amount of required sessions and is individualized to each client per an individual treatment plan. This program covers the first steps of our manual including information in the following areas: The Disease of Addiction Concept, What is Recovery and Abstinence, The Drug Addiction Self-Test, Definition and Discussion of Obsessive and Compulsive Behavior.
Program 2: Substance Abuse/Chemical Dependency Treatment
This program is for clients with moderate to late stage substance abuse/chemical dependency issues. This program runs anywhere from twelve (12) to thirty-two (32) sessions. This program is strictly dependent upon an evaluation completed by our intake specialists and reviewed/approved by Joanna Johnson, RCSWI, MSW, CAC, at Avalon Treatment centers.
This programs syllabus varies depending on the amount of required sessions individualized to each client per an individual treatment plan. The program will cover at least the first and second module of our manual which includes pages one (1) through thirty (30) including three (3) personal inventories. Other concepts discussed in this program are: Denial, Management, Enabling, Family Dynamics, Myth and Truths, Consequences including Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Principles, Values and Powerlessness.
Program 3: Aftercare/Relapse Prevention
This program consists of clients whom have completed outpatient or inpatient treatment programs. This program consists of twenty-six (26) sessions which are completed over a three (3) to six (6) month time period.
This program will cover all relapse prevention modules of our manual including three (3) personal inventories. Other concepts discussed in this program are: Denial, Relapse Prevention, Management, Enabling, Family Dynamics, Myth and Truths, Consequences including Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Principles, Values and Powerlessness.
This program uses a book written by the Joanna Johnson, RCSWI, MSW, CAC, CCFC. A Copy of this book can be purchased through the store on this website.
An excerpt from the book’s introduction:
"Addiction is not what you had intended for your life, as none of us do. Being able to grasp the concept that you have the disease rather than just a behavior is hard to swallow and that’s okay. Recovery comes slowly, daily, moment by moment. As was that experience in the creek, it is important that you are patient with yourself as you begin your new journey.
The road will have hills, valleys, sometimes dead-ends, really dark rivers, and small creeks. But no matter what, you will cross them all. Each one may be in a different way, but at the end, it will be you who will be the next adventure. Each new day presents an opportunity to begin again. Walk the stepping stones slowly like a brook. They will be slippery, but as you get more sure footed your balance will come back. Enjoy the experience."