Our Services

Certified Prevention Specialist

The goal of substance abuse prevention is the fostering of a climate in which

• alcohol use is acceptable only for those of legal age and only when the risk of adverse consequences is minimal;
• prescription and over-the-counter drugs are used only for the purposes for which they were intended;
• other abusable substances, e.g., aerosols, are used only for their intended purposes;
• illegal drugs and tobacco are not used at all

Services Offered

Prevention refers not only to interventions that occur before the initial onset of a disorder, but also to interventions that prevent co-morbidity, relapse, disability, and the consequences of severe mental illness for families.

• Screening and Assessment: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
• Individual/Group Counseling: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
• Educational Presentation: Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs
• Individual/Families/Support Systems
• Community

HIV/AIDS

Educational Presentation: What is the difference between HIV and AIDS, Stages of the Virus, Transmission, Prevention Methods and Statistics.

Counseling/Testing

Coordinated test schedules, evaluated and summarized test results, strategize, assess, and recommended the course of action with regards to outreach, treatment and education for clients.

Define target audiences and adapt messages to communicate appropriately with specific populations via the use of a variety of communication media including presentations and written articles.

OTHER

• Motivation for Change
• Basic Living Skills-101
• Financial Literacy
• Interviewing: Tools/Techniques
• Building Self Esteem