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Intervention Services

INSIGHT PROGRAM

Insight is an 8 hour, early intervention program for youth who violate school policy, receive an alcohol or other drug (AoD) related charge through juvenile court, or have any other negative experience with AoD. The program serves adolescents in grades 7-12 and is designed to accomplish two objectives:

• Education

Participants will learn about the physical, emotional, family, vocational, achievement, and legal consequences of alcohol or drug (AoD) use.

• Personal

Participants are guided through an examination of their own AoD use. Patterns of thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and pressures are explored so they may understand this process and learn to make better choices.

Fees:   The fee for the program is $100.00 payable no later than the first scheduled appointment. Checks are accepted and should be made out to: Liberty Center Connections, Inc. or LCC.  The fee is non-refundable.

THE PROGRAM

Intake Interview

The intake interview is an informal meeting with the parent or guardian and the youth to gather information about the nature of the referral. The youth will complete testing that will be explained at the exit interview.

The INSIGHT Class

INSIGHT is held from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on two consecutive Saturdays each month. Class size is no smaller than five and no larger than eight. If there are not enough youth registered in a particular month, the class may be postponed until the following month. Teens may bring snacks.

Some of the topics discussed include, but are not limited to: physical, mental, emotional effects of AoD use; negative consequences; the addiction process; difference between abuse and dependence; family dynamics in relation to use; and healthy choices.

Exit Interview

The final interview will summarize the experience with the parent or guardian and the youth. Test results and recommendations are discussed.

FOR PARENTS

Parent Meeting

Parents are required to attend a 2 hour Parent Meeting in which they will be provided with valuable information about alcohol or other drugs, the effects of alcohol or other drugs,and suggestions for intervention. This meeting is very beneficial and all adults involved in the teen’s life are welcome. The Parent Meeting is usually 7 – 9 PM on the Thursday before the first Saturday INSIGHT class.

NO-USE COMMITMENT

It is important to note that NO mood-altering chemicals (unless prescribed by a physician) may be used on the day of the INSIGHT program. If any participant is suspected of using alcohol or another drug they will be asked to leave the program at their expense.