Entering Chemical Dependency Services at CPC
Congratulations! It takes courage to begin the process of reaching out for help with your Alcohol or drug concern. We have provided this guide to help you understand the process of entering Chemical Dependency Treatment at Community Psychiatric Clinic.
Taking the First Step
Talk with a Cehmical Dependency Professional
Getting Started
Services
About Recovery
Paying for Services
Taking the First Step
Whether you, your family member, or an outside provider has referred you to us for treatment, the steps to follow are basically the same. The first step is to contact our front desk to schedule an appointment, if you haven’t already. The front desk staff at our Fremont location provides a single point of access to the treatment available throughout all our locations.
The type of services you will be making an appointment for are:
- Comprehensive drug and alcohol assessment
- Provide a deferred prosecution assessment and letter to the courts for an additional fee if necessary
- Coordinate placement into an Inpatient facility if needed after the initial assessment
- Provide both Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient groups
- Assist individuals in locating other referral sources available within the community.
During this first phone call, you will be asked to provide information such as your name, address, contact information, date of birth, and social security number, type of funding, as well as information about your drug and alcohol concerns; all of this information is kept confidential (see our Privacy Policy). We have regular appointments, “stand by” appointments which are not guaranteed, but there is a good chance you will be seen, and “first come first serve” appointments the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 1pm to 3pm. The “stand by” appointments are always much sooner than regular appointments and you can do both - make a regular appointment and a stand by appointment, which can significantly shorten the wait time for an initial appointment.
Once we determine if our services are right for you, the phone screener will work with you to schedule an appointment for your face-to-face assessment.
Talk with a Chemical Dependency Professional
An assessment appointment is where an experienced and caring Chemical Dependency Professional meets with you to determine if the drug and alcohol concerns you are experiencing meet the criteria for placement in treatment, if our services could be beneficial to you, and how we can work together to assist in your recovery. This appointment can take from 2 to 3 hours, depending on your personal situation, needs, and issues.
Getting Started
Depending on the results of your assessment, CPC will do one of two things: enroll you in treatment with us, or refer you elsewhere if another provider might meet your needs better. If we enroll you in treatment, we will assign you a counselor that will best fit your needs at the location that is most convenient for you.
Services
Your counselor will be your primary point of contact for all of the chemical dependency services you receive at CPC. It is his or her job to help you receive the services necessary to aid you in your recovery. CPC provides a wide range of recovery-oriented treatment options for individuals and/or families dealing with chemical dependency and/or mental health issues. Your individualized treatment plan could include any one or a combination of the following services:
- Individual and group therapy
- Education on drugs and alcohol, relapse prevention, reducing stress, resources available to you, and other subjects that might help you and/or your family manage and understand addiction
- Peer support, support groups and advocacy
- Case management and services coordination
- Referrals to other organizations in the community that might help you
- Referral to housing or residential assistance
- Referral to vocational services and support
About Recovery
CPC is committed to the recovery of the clients we serve. Our services are
“recovery-oriented,” meaning our goal is to help you overcome the symptoms and challenges of your addiction and to maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol to help you lead a full and productive life. Each client is encouraged to find their own path to recovery, building upon their personal strengths and the support of their counselor and their peers to develop and achieve recovery.
Paying for Services
CPC has a number of funding sources available to you for chemical dependency services. We can fund most everyone that wants treatment and work both on a sliding scale and full fee. As a licensed behavioral healthcare organization, our services are eligible for payment coverage by most private insurance plans.