ADULT AND JUVENILE SERVICES PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

ALL PROGRAMS PROBATION APPROVED

THE NEW BEGINNING FELLOWSHIP CENTER is based in Fountain Valley, California. We were founded in 1995 to provide a sober environment for recovering addicts and their families.

We currently operate the Fountain Valley Alano Club, one male residential program, a female residential program, an outpatient program and male and female sober living homes.

We offer our services in the following settings:

ADULT RESIDENTIAL – A State licensed facility which provides complete substance abuse treatment in gender specific residential settings, including assessments and referrals, drug education, individual and group counseling, family education and counseling. Residents are required to attend 12 Step or other approved support groups daily. Random and for cause drug testing is done.

ADULT AND ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT – A State certified facility which provides complete substance abuse treatment in a co-ed outpatient setting, including assessments and referrals, drug education, individual and group counseling, family education and counseling. Attendees are expected to attend 12 Step or other approved support group meetings weekly, the number based on their program assessment. Random and for cause drug testing is done.

ADULT SOBER LIVING – A State certified facility which provides comfortable, gender specific housing units for men and women who need structured living as they re-integrate into the community. Sober living residents are expected to be actively involved in work, school, or other activities of daily living during their residency. 12 Step or other approved support group meetings are required on a daily basis. Random and for cause drug testing is done.

ANGER MANAGEMENT - A ten week course that covers such topics as origins of anger, Anger Control Plans, Cognitive Restructuring, Alternatives for Expressing Anger and Anger and the Family.

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Residential Treatment
Based on an initial assessment clients may enter our Residential Treatment Program. Our residential program is a full service program.  Clients may enter for 30, 60, or 90 days depending on their needs. We have residential programs for both male and female clients in gender specific housing. The residential program includes assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, individual sessions as needed, group counseling, education and family sessions.  Clients are expected to attend no less than five 12 Step meetings weekly, in addition to their regular schedule. Residential clients will receive no less than 5 hours daily of recovery groups, education and activities.

Extended Care
Clients who have completed a primary treatment program may be eligible for extended care for 30, 60, and 90 days depending on their needs.  The extended care program includes assessment, treatment planning, discharge planning, individual sessions as needed, group counseling, education and family sessions.  Clients are expected to attend no less than seven 12 Step meetings weekly, in addition to their regular schedule. Extended Care clients will receive no less than 5 hours daily of recovery groups, education and activities, including the use of a fitness gym, opportunities for golf, transportation to the beach, and group activities as scheduled. The concept of extended care is to assist clients in putting into practice those skills learned in primary treatment.

Outpatient Treatment
Eligible clients may be enrolled in either an Intensive Outpatient Program of no less than 3 group sessions and one individual session weekly, or our Standard Outpatient Program of no less than two groups weekly and one individual session monthly.  The primary focus of Outpatient is on managing life issues without drinking or using drugs.  Outpatient is available only to those in a secure living environment, either at home or through a sober living facility.

Intervention

Our professional staff are available for family consultations to assist in convincing the reluctant addict to seek help. Full intervention services are available, and include a professional assessment, family education in the process, preparation for the intervention, and the intervention itself.

Orientation
All clients are orientated to treatment at the of admittance.  Orientation may be done in a group or individual basis.

Alcohol and Other Drug Education
All clients will receive education sessions centered on the effects of drugs and alcohol on the body, family, and the total environment of the client, together with the skills training necessary in maintaining abstinence and improving their life.

Individual Counseling
Clients will receive individual sessions meant to enhance the client's recovery program and assist in guiding and directing the client. Individual sessions shall occur as scheduled, or may be requested by the client or counselor based on need.

Group Counseling
All clients will receive group education.  Process group session gives the clients the opportunity to explore those issues that affects the client’s opportunity for recovery in a milieu, which promotes peer feedback.

Gender Specific Groups
All clients will be given the opportunity to meet with others of the same gender to explore those issues, which are particular to themselves as male or females in an appropriate setting.

Family Group
Families meet in both family and conjoint settings to explore issues which relate to the family function.

Anger Management
Anger management groups and education is provided for those clients who have experience difficulty in managing their anger, or who are deemed to have serious problems with anger.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Clients who are undergoing the care of a psychiatrist or psychologist may participate in levels of care provided with the understanding that they remain compliant with their therapist's and doctor's recommendations. Clients in the dual diagnosis track will be given appropriate individual sessions focused on their mental health needs in addition to the standard programs available.

Detoxification
Provide detoxification referrals as needed.

Individual Treatment Planning
All clients will receive an individual treatment plan, updated at regular intervals, to allow them to focus on their recovery needs. Treatment plans are designed with the client's full participation.

Discharge Planning
Discharge planning begins at intake and is designed to help the client in reaching those goals necessary to begin life in recovery. Its focus is to assist the client in maintaining their recovery after their primary treatment.

Aftercare
All clients who successfully complete a primary treatment program are eligible for up to one year of continuing supportive groups and education.

Supportive and Transitional Housing
Structured sober living homes are available for men and women, and offer a unique opportunity for recovery for those persons who do not have a fully supportive home environment.  Clients in sober living may be working during the day, attending outpatient treatment, or be completing legal obligations such as probationary or parole needs. All clients in sober living must attend 12 Step meetings and have a sponsor, in addition to attending all house meetings.

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