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Adolescent Daycare Program

The Day Program is for adolescents who are chemically dependent. The treatment program is suited for individuals who have failed in IOP or outpatient programs and /or who are transitioning out of a residential or long-term treatment facility. It is an option or alternative to residential treatment, in the hopes that the entire family will become engaged in the treatment process. The structure of the program has been formatted to give the option of academic learning that is individually based, while in recovery. The recovery aspects of the program are based on 12-Step support, outside meetings, sponsors, relapse prevention, goal setting, relationship building, communication skills, stress management, conflict resolution, time management, creative development, life management, independent skills and self image empowerment. The approach is to assist parents and teens in getting back "on track" and to build healthier family dynamics.

Classroom academics are provided by the Orange County Department of Education.

12.00pm - 5.00pm Daily
GROUP A DYNAMICS GROUP B DYNAMICS
Communication/Relationship Building Goal Setting/Time Management
Self Esteem/Self Image Independent/Life Management Skills
Art Therapy Art Therapy/Creative Development
Stress/Anger Management Conflict Resolution
12-Step/Relapse Prevention Crisis Management/Problem Solving
  • 5 Days a week & 2 nights (to include education, peer, and multi-family group)
  • Criteria of Three Phase levels
  • Weekly Case Management
  • Weekly Private Counseling Session
  • Psychiatric evaluation for medication when needed
  • Weekly Drug Screening
  • Family Education Class (weekly)
  • Peer Group/Parent & Adolescent
  • Multi-Family Group
  • Individualized Aftercare

The program format is used for both Substance Abuse and Dual Diagnosis tracts and can be customized to meet a full or partial day schedule as required. The program includes all of the IOP program format.

Phase I

The first phase is designed to assist the newly recovering individual in addressing the needs that arise during the initial three-month phase of recovery. Phase I incorporates the following:

  • Education Lectures
  • Peer Groups
  • Multi-Family Groups
  • Individual Sessions (as needed)
  • Attendance at 12 Step Meetings

CRITERIA FOR PHASE I

  • Complete “Portraits” and give to your Case Manager
  • Complete “20 Consequences” and submit to your Case Manager for review.
  • Complete “Family Tree” form and submit to your Case Manager for review.
  • Complete “Autobiography” and submit to your Case Manager for review, and share with group members.
  • Attend a minimum of one 12-Step meeting a week and have meeting signed off. Any missed meetings will have to be made up.
  • Have a minimum of 30 days of continuous sobriety.
  • Do “First Step Study” and read in group.
  • Write a “Goodbye Letter” and share with group members.
  • Completion of Therapeutic Treatment Plan as given by staff.
  • Continue with your urinalysis process.
  • Before leaving Phase I, you will meet with your Case Manager to discuss a sponsor.
  • Behavioral contract (if needed) to be followed.
  • Do your “Hurts and Resentments”.
  • All assignments and workbook assignments completed.
  • Family must request in writing to move to Phase II. 

Request will be reviewed in staffing and a reply of approved/not approved and recommendations may be given to you and your family.

Phase II

The second phase is designed for the client who has completed Phase I as well as those who have completed an inpatient program. It consists of two (2) nights a week, for three (3) hours each night and runs approximately two to three months. The primary focus of Phase II is two-fold: refinement of acquired recovery skills and relapse prevention. Phase II incorporates the following:

  • Individual Sessions
  • Process Groups
  • Rlapse Prevention Groups
  • 12 Step Groups
  • Multi-Family Groups

CRITERIA FOR PHASE II

  • Attend a minimum of two 12-Step meetings a week and have meetings signed off. Any missed meetings will have to be made up.
  • Have a total of 60 days of continuous sobriety or more.
  • Do “Second and Third Study”.
  • Completion of Therapeutic Treatment Plan given by the staff.
  • Continue with your urinalysis process.
  • Have a 12-Step sponsor before leaving Phase II.
  • Write your “Secret” and share with group members or Case Manager.
  • Complete all necessary workbook assignments.
  • Family will request in writing to move to Phase III.

Request will be reviewed in Staffing with a reply of approved/not approved and recommendations may be given to you and your family.

RELAPSE POLICY

If you use drugs or alcohol or enable another person to use, you have to do the following:

  • Move back to Phase I.
  • Fulfill all the criteria of Phase I again.
  • Complete any additional assignments set by the treatment team.
  • Do Relapse Step and present to the peer group.

Phase III

Phase III is a continuing care program for chemically dependent individuals who have completed phases I and II. Phase III meets once a week on Family night. This Phase is designed to assist the recovering person deal more effectively with issues that come up in life.

CRITERIA FOR PHASE III

  • Attend a minimum of three 12-Step meetings a week and be signed off.
  • Complete all assignments given by the therapist directing your group.
  • Begin Step Four, it will continue to be worked on in Aftercare.
  • Continue with your urinalysis process.
  • Complete all Therapeutic Treatment Plans.
  • Complete any outstanding assignments that have been given to you or your family.
  • Make a list of “Loves and Appreciations”.
  • Family will request, in writing, to graduate.

Request will be reviewed in staffing with a reply of approved/not approved, and recommendations may be given to you and your family.  Graduation will follow, upon final approval, on a Family night group session.

Graduation
Upon completion of all phases, a request to graduate must be done in writing and submitted to the case manager. The case manager and staff will evaluate the request and give a reply within a week. Graduation is done in Multi-family night. The final assignment, "Love and Appreciations", will be presented in the group. A certificate of completion is presented to the graduate at this time

RELAPSE POLICY

If you use drugs or alcohol or enable another person to use, you have to do the following:

  • Move back to Phase I.
  • Fulfill all the criteria of Phase I again.
  • Complete any additional assignments set by the treatment team.
  • Do Relapse Step and present to the peer group.

Aftercare

Alumni meetings are designed for graduated families to return weekly for continuous support in recovery. Refinement of coping skills with daily issues is a main focus in alumni groups. Encouragement of weekly 12-Step meetings and personal goal planning are basics in Aftercare. Aftercare is a minimum commitment of 12 weeks.

  • To continue with weekly meetings and a sponsor.
  • Complete Step Four and Five with sponsor.
  • Attend alumni meetings at BreakAway (no charge), for at least 3 months.
  • Individual counseling will be available upon request.

Dual Diagnosis

BreakAway's Outpatient Program for Dual Diagnosis is an integrated approach to treating teens with substance abuse and co-morbid psychiatric disorders (dual diagnoses). A multi-disciplinary treatment team of a psychiatrist, consulting psychologist, PsyD, forensic counselor, certified alcohol and drug counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and peer counselor address the issues involved with overlap and masking of symptoms created with a teen dealing with a dual diagnosis. BreakAway sees that a teen's affliction, be it mental or substance use, is a family issue. It is crucial that the family participate in the treatment process.

The Dual Diagnosis Program is provided as an integrative component to the Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Programs.

 

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