Changing Directions

This program is holistic and focuses on the education and treatment of chemical dependency. It is based on the medical model and the 12 step program. This program is a minimum of 12 weeks in length. It meets two times a week for an hour and a half each time.

Clients' are first educated on the physical and psychological effects caused by the drug(s) that they are addicted to. This usually takes the first four weeks of the program. This is followed by at least 8 weeks of intensive group and individual therapy to address the issues of addiction, denial, recovery, relapse and relapse prevention.

Clients' are also required to attend mandatory 12 step meetings and seek out a sponsor to assist in their recovery program. After the client is released from the second phase of the program, he or she is required to attend aftercare for a minimum of six weeks. This may be longer and will be determined by the progress that the client is making in treatment.

Topic Covered In The Program Include:

• Being the child of an addict and how it effects the client as an adult
• Dually Diagnosed Clients
• Anger/Anger Management
• Depression
• Mental Health Medication
• In-depth information concerning alcohol and the most common illicit street drugs
• Family Problems as a result of using
• In-depth study of the 12 steps
• Drug dependency and ciminality
• Self Esteem
• Grief
• Stress
• Spirituality
• Sex and Drug Use
• Communication skills
• Other topics will be added to meet the needs of the group

Program Components

• Group Therapy
• Individual Therapy which may include immediate or extended family members
• Close consultation with clients' referral source
• The group meets Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
• The location of the group is 1891 Fulton Ave., Ohio City, OH 44113 - For more information fill out the contact form here.

To make a referral or to receive further information about the program call Bill DeFelice at 216-651-0234 or email bill@worldviewdev.com.