Southern Star Community Services
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Southern Star Community Services
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Substance Abuse Day Support Programs Persons severely impaired in their ability to function effectively, or productively in their homes or communities due to chronic substance abuse can be assisted in recovery by Southern Star Community Services' Substance Abuse Day Support programs. New Beginnings, operating at a site located in Americus, and Quest, operating at a site located in Reynolds, serve all eight of the counties in the Southern Star Community Services' service area. Transportation is available through our Coordinated Transportation Services (CTS) to those who would otherwise be unable to attend. Rehabilitation is the overall goal emphasized in all aspects of substance abuse day support programs. This includes socialization and recreational events as well as involvement with other social service agencies. Consumers are encouraged to strive for independent living, as well as to prepare to return to the work force as productive members of society once again. The Substance Abuse Day Support Program seeks to assist persons with chronic substance and dependent issues to increase functioning so they can be successful and satisfied in a chosen environment with the least amount of ongoing professional or legal intervention. The day support program provides a structured and supportive environment to foster development of basic living skills, socialization skills, leisure skills and prevocational skills. Consumers gain an enhanced knowledge and understanding of substance abuse, relapse prevention, and mental illness, increasing the potential for living independently through successful functioning in the community. A sensitive proactive approach is taken to address substance abuse and the contributing factors in women. The special needs of pregnant women, women with young children, and substance-abusing women of child bearing age are addressed. Traditional issues of 12-step work, relapse prevention, individual and group work are enhanced by attention to gender specific women's issues. Parenting skills, empowerment, communication skills, job readiness, stress management, and violence prevention are issues that are addressed individually and in gender specific groups. Consumers involved in the substance abuse day support programs generally: Have had, or will have, sustained contact with the mental health system. Have an illness or disability that usually does not respond to short term treatment. Have an impaired capacity to obtain and maintain regular employment. Are frequently unable to seek out and enjoy leisure time activities. Have strained relations with others due to past history of substance abuse. Lack self-confidence and self-esteem. Have an extreme vulnerability to stress and difficulty coping with mundane matters. Frequently lack either the motivation or ability to seek help from or to sustain rapport with workers in human service agencies. Frequently do not give proper attention to health, hygiene and/or other basic sustenance needs Empowerment, rehabilitation, job readiness, and independence are goals of day support services. The format is used to provide a structured, supportive environment in which participants benefit from socialization, recreational activities, individual and group counseling, and linking with other social service agencies. Consumers are challenged to become independent and contributing members of society.
Individuals abusing alcohol or other drugs may seek help for withdrawal through Southern Star Community Services. The goals of this service include: Minimize discomfort and other adverse effects during withdrawal Encourage individuals to complete detoxification and enter a long-term rehabilitation program to begin the recovery process.
Services provided include: Nursing assessment Diagnostic assessment Psychiatric/Medical assessment Group education and substance abuse training
This program is voluntary and accepts referrals from the following sources: Legal System Employers Hospitals Social Service Agencies Physicians Families Alcoholic Anonymous/Narcotics Anonymous
Community-Based Rehabilitation: Group therapy to teach work-related skills Daily living skills Supported employment back to top of page back to services page The HIV/AIDS Risk Reduction program provides a linkage between Southern Star Community Services and the health departments in the eight county service area. The counselor also coordinates training and education on sexually transmitted diseases, women's health, and substance abuse for all units of the agency. Other services offered include: AIDS prevention education HIV/AIDS counseling Ongoing risk reduction counseling and assessment for substance abuse consumers Confidential HIV/AIDS testing Educational and prevention materials available Training for employees and at-risk populations within the service area Ongoing public awareness campaign
Adult Substance Abuse Day Services 952 Anthony Dr. Americus, GA 31709 (229) 928-2201
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