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Substance
Abuse Treatment for Latino Youth
| The ChangePoint Substance Abuse Treatment for Latino Youth focuses on family-based alcohol and drug abuse treatment for Latino youths ages 13-18. A grant from Multnomah County allows ChangePoint to offer free treatment for up to 11 Latino teenagers. The program is family-based from the initial contact with the teenage client. | ||
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The family is viewed as an interdependent system that includes all family members. ChangePoint counselors work with the family as an important resource that provides strength and support to the recovering teenage family member. A combination of treatment modalities, including individual, family and multifamily therapy is included in the program. | |
| Key Elements of the Substance Abuse for Latino Youth Program | ||
| Treatment. The treatment approach for substance abuse is founded on evidence-based studies and combines cognitive behavioral treatment with a strong emphasis on motivational interviewing. Outpatient treatment is provided at Level 0.5, I, and II. All treatment is culturally competent and bilingual (Spanish and English). A key component of the treatment approach is to integrate individual therapy with family and multi-family therapies. The program aims at improving communication between family members, providing skill-building and teaching conflict-resolution. | ||
| Counseling. Treatment includes group sessions as well as individual counseling as required on a case by case basis/family situation. The program offers alcohol and drug education and treatment, tobacco cessation, recreational skill training and positive cultural identification. | ||
| Special importance is placed on skill building aimed at preventing future substance abuse. Skill building (personal, social and cultural) therapies focus on relapse prevention and include the understanding and identification of primary risk factors related to substance abuse. | ||
| Case Management. Treatment includes case management and referrals to employment readiness agencies, housing services, mental health counseling, mutual help groups, psychiatric care and medical care as needed. | ||
| Pro-social activities: The program also includes work with the youth and family towards developing clean and pro-social positive activities related to sports, entertainment and recreation. | ||
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