Program Information :

The Chemical Abuse Program is designed for people who are not chemically dependent but have experienced problems with substance abuse. The program features light counseling and provides a sound introduction to the Stages of Change model. The Chemical Abuse Program can be a valuable eye opener for those who are beginning to recognize that alcohol and/or other drugs are causing a problem. Counselors address the extent of use and assist clients in breaking through denial. Through education and group counseling, clients are encouraged to make healthy, significant changes in heir lifestyle choices. The group meets once a week for 8 weeks. If continued use occurs, transfer to a higher level of care is recommended.

The Intensive Outpatient Programs meet three times a week. Each group therapy session lasts three hours. The program consists of education on the disease/recovery process and intensive counseling focused on issues which have caused or supported chemical dependence. Significant others are encouraged to participate in the process and to work on relationship problems centered around the chemical abuse. Individual counseling sessions are also provided during the course of treatment. Clients are assisted in overcoming denial and in identifying relapse triggers that have blocked recovery. Huther-Doyle offers a full continuum of outpatient chemical dependency treatment to adolescents and adults.

AYUDATE Program: The Agency offers a specialized program for Latina/Latino clients who are not fluent in English. The program, which is conducted in Spanish, has been designed to be culturally sensitive and to focus upon cultural issues that might impede recovery.

COCAINE Program: These are specialized groups that focus on the specific addiction/recovery process associated with Cocaine. These are intensive, 5 day per week programs.

MICA Program: The Agency offers a specialized group with Family Service of Rochester to address the unique needs of individuals with both mental health and chemical dependency diagnoses. This Program meets 5 days weekly and includes recreation and leisure time activities.

RELAPSE PREVENTION Program: This intensive, short-term group focuses upon relapse triggers, development of a relapse prevention plan and identification of sober supports. A relapse-focused aftercare group follows it.

WOMEN’S Program: This group focuses upon gender-related issues that often serve as barriers to recovery or triggers for relapse. The program addresses the specific gender related issues and challenges of women not normally addressed in other programs by offering a safe, supportive and educational environment for women to examine barriers to their recovery.

POSITIVE RECOVERY : This is a special treatment track for individuals dually diagnosed with chemical dependency and HIV illness. The five day per week group is provided in conjunction with AIDS Community Health Center and includes health care and support services.

YOUNG OFFENDER RE-ENTRY PROGRAM provides substance abuse treatment and wrap-around services to sentenced young adults age 18 to 24 who are under the supervision of the adult criminal justice system, returning to Monroe County from the correctional system. (go to Young Offender Re-entry Program)