The Chemical Dependency (Substance Abuse) Division at ABH provides high quality, individually tailored education and treatment for our clients. Our professional and talented staff is committed to exceeding the requirements and expectations of our clients in a positive atmosphere of flexibility, trust and respect.

The substance abuse services we provide include: comprehensive assessments (evaluations), general substance abuse counseling, weekly alcohol and other drug information school(ADIS), early intervention education, relapse prevention, basic outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and treatment for co-occurring disorders.

Relapse Prevention

Relapse Prevention addresses those situations a client faces, who relapses, or fears they are going to relapse, during or after treatment, and do not know how to stop it. The goal is to develop a better understanding of what relapse is, the process of relapse and how it can be prevented. The content of the classes include identification of high-risk situations, stress management and coping skills. Classes are designed for the individual who already accepts his/her problem with alcohol and or drugs, does not want to use alcohol and drugs, and recognizes the need to work a recovery program.

Also available is Relapse Prevention Therapy, an individualized program that offers the opportunity for guided self-exploration in the areas of:

• Personal values

• Identification of feelings and needs

• Consequences of past and current behaviors and desired personal and environmental and social changes

• Making choices and setting appropriate goals

• Problem solving skills

• Resource for recovery support

Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment

Adolescent substance abuse is on the rise in our communities. Client centered treatment is necessary for this population, which includes involving the family to promote stable recovery from substance abuse. The first step in this process is to set up an evaluation with a state approved treatment center that is qualified to provide youth services. Associated Behavioral Health offers same day evaluations and intakes seven days a week between the hours of 8am and 8pm Monday through Sunday. Our reputation for fair thorough evaluations is why we are consistently referred to by the region’s Court and Probation departments as well as the areas finest educational facilities.