| GOAL: |
| To assist high schools in addressing substance abuse problems. Close partnership with school counsellors, social workers and administration make this service very effective and easy to access for students. Family involvement is also crucial to the recovery process. |
| Counselling Groups and Individual Counselling are provided. Clients are served at the agency when school is out (summer,Christmas and March breaks), and for as long as help is needed. |
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Recognition, Identification, Referral |
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Assessment, Engagement (about 700 yearly served in 13 schools in 2001 / 2002 ) |
| Assessment identifies specific issues, needs and goals, and develops treatment plans for clients. It provides initial engagement with a primary counsellor. |
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Group and Individual Counseling |
| Motivational Groups assist adolescents with serious issues related to heavy substance abuse or dependence, including school behavior, grades, mental health, and academic problems. |
| High Risk Groups provide weekly group and individual counselling for students who display early signs of substance use/abuse. |
| Recovery Groups offer weekly group and individual counselling to adolescents with chemical dependence problems who are working to make recovery supporting life style changes. |
| Motivational Counselling in St.Mary's home is an essential component in services for pregnant teens/young single mothers. |
| Individual Counselling is offered as needed. |
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Program Evaluations |
| Absenteeism and lateness went down |
| Marks increased 8% overall |
| Credit achievement increased 17% |
| 85% of all clients completed the school year |
| Reduction in alcohol/drug abuse reported |
| Family functioning improved |
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