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Risky Business

• Substance Abuse Treatment Services for Adolescents

Presented By Carla Ambrose LCSW, Sacramento
County Alcohol and Drug Program Lori Vallone,
LCSW, Sacramento County Alcohol and Drug Program
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How to Access AOD Treatment ServicesFor Youth

• An overview of treatment services currently
  available and their highlights
• Screening / Referrals for adolescents with
  Co-Occurring concerns
• Learn how to be effective referral partners

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Screening Process
There are 3 ways youth ages 12-18 can be screened
for AOD services
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Youth System Of Care
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OVERVIEW

• Available Services
• Alcohol and Other Drug Counseling
• Family Counseling
• Problem Solving/Life Skills
• Screening for Co-Occurring Disorders

• Who Is Eligible
• Any youth living in Sacramento County who is
  experiencing alcohol and other drug problems.

• Who Makes A Referral
• Youth may self-refer. In addition, family
  members, teachers, counselors, social workers
  clergy or anyone else can contact the agencies.

• How Much Does It Cost
• Fees are determined by ability to pay. Public
  funding and sliding scale fees are available. No
  eligible youth will be denied services

• Where Do I Begin
• Call or fax referral information to any of the
  providers for a confidential alcohol and other
  drug assessment. Each agencies has a team of
  people ready to provide services. Screening is
  available Tuesdays Valley Hi/Florin and Thursdays
  North Highlands Family Resource Center contact
  Rob Tamblyn, MS/Sr. Mental Health Counselor (916)
  874-1653/[phone] for additional information

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Co-Occurring Mental Health AOD
Mental Health and the ADS Division are working
closely on Co-Occurring issues
MH / AOD Youth Treatment Planning 2 Agencies
contracted for MH/AOD ACAC SBAC Adolescent
Co-Occurring training available Monthly Youth
Co-Occurring Disorder Case Conference
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Provider Sites
Schools
Community
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Community Providers

• Another Choice, Another Chance (ACAC)
• Bridges/STARS (Juvenile Drug Court)
• Success / Juveniles-at-Risk
• Mexican American Alcoholism Program (MAAP)
• Panacea Services, Inc.
• Rio Vista Care
• Sobriety Brings A Change (SBAC)
• Strategies for Change

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School Sites
Community based providers are located in over 35
Junior High and High Schools in Sacramento County
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• DIVISION COUNSELORS
• County counselors provide Anger management and
  Pre- treatment groups at the following locations
• RUSCH PARK COMMUNITY CENTER
• DEL PASO HEIGHTS NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTER
• THE OAK PARK COMMUNITY CENTER

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Juvenile Court
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AOD Screening Process at Juvenile Court
The court has ordered either an alcohol and other
drug (AOD) assessment and/or AOD counseling as a
condition of probation because of current or past
alcohol or drug use or because of behavior
associated with the use of alcohol or drugs.  

• An alcohol and drug representative helps the
  court and probation
• Identify if there is a problem/concern with
  alcohol/drugs
• Identify the severity of the problem (how bad the
  issue may be)
• Determine the level of treatment recommended to
  help with the problem.

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AOD Screening Process at Juvenile Court (Cont.)
Mondays and Thursdays WARDS are screened
WardshipThe Court has a special, legal
relationship with the child and may act as the
parent (parens patriae). These cases are placed
on active supervision either at home, with a
relative, or the youth is removed from the home.
Based on screening results, minors are referred
for education or treatment
Wednesdays Non-WARDS are screened
Based on screening results, minors are referred
for education, treatment or Early Intervention
Juvenile Delinquency Drug Court.
EIJDDC is not an option for WARDS as WARDS do not
meet the target population criteria for that
program.
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Adolescent Alcohol and other Drug Preliminary
Screening
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Adolescent Alcohol and Other Drug Preliminary
Screening
Purpose
Screening is the first step in identifying a
potential alcohol and/or drug issue, the severity
of the issue and making an appropriate referral
for education or treatment. The screening is
centered on the adolescent and all aspects of the
persons life. The screening will also indicate
if the adolescent has other problems that could
be addressed. When screening turns up red
flags that indicate that the adolescent may have
serious alcohol and other drug (AOD) problems,
the youth will be referred for a comprehensive
assessment.
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Adolescent Alcohol and Other Drug Preliminary
Screening
The Importance of Screening and Assessment
Early identification of alcohol and other drug
(AOD) problems among adolescents, followed by
appropriate assessment and intervention has the
potential for accomplishing the following

• Enhancing and improving the young persons
  quality of life
• Increasing the young persons participation in
  society
• Reducing burden on the criminal justice system
• Providing cost effective referrals for needed
  services

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Adolescent Alcohol and Other Drug Preliminary
Screening
Alcohol and Other Drug Assessment

• Is more comprehensive than screening
• Is used to determine severity of problems
• Assesses a wide range of life issues
• Assesses strengths and problematic issues
• Includes developmental and mental health status
• Incorporates high risk behaviors

A referral for an alcohol and other drug
assessment will be made to an adolescent alcohol
and drug treatment provider following the
screening which determines the level of treatment
that is recommended
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Early InterventionJuvenile Delinquency Drug Court
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How To Be Effective Referral Partners

• Engage youth in team setting
• Assist in linking youth in their setting
• Establish and Maintain contacts with service
  providers
• Reinforce retention in services

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Closing
In the end, we all want to make a difference.
To Make this process work and to be able to work
together we need 4 qualities
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Closing
HOPE
FOR A POSITIVE FUTURE
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BELIEVE
THAT THE YOUTH CAN CHANGE
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FAITH
IN THE PROCESS AND THAT THE SYSTEM CAN HELP
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PASSION
FOR WHAT YOU DO
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THANK YOU!
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