Youth Substance Abuse Treatment Services

Background

Substance abuse treatment for youth is not simply their problem, it is a family issue and we strive to include the WHOLE family in learning coping mechanisms to support youth sobriety. Strategies for Change provides family counseling, substance abuse treatment and support services to youth and their families on-site and at select school campuses.

Goal

Help young people and their families craft a life that is meaningful and purposeful without the use of drugs or alcohol.

Eligibility

All youth (12-21 years old) residing in Sacramento County in need of treatment or recovery support services. Youth must demonstrate symptoms of substance use/abuse and the need for treatment based on a brief screening conducted by a Strategies for Change counselor. Treatment is provided on-site and at select schools on regularly designated days and times. Group sessions are 60-90 minutes; individual sessions are 60 minutes. Youth attending a school where Strategies for Change is a community provider, can self-refer, or be referred by a principal, teacher, school counselor, parent or friend.

Services

Group and individual counseling, family counseling, co-occurring disorder services, drug education for parents, anger management, random drug screening, support services, and referrals for ancillary services as needed.