Non-Residential
Co-occurring treatment Program

The Co-occurrence of substance use and psychiatric disorders is the norm, not the exception, for those addicted to alcohol/drugs. In fact, psychological research has shown that people exposed to stress are more likely to engage in drug and alcohol abuse, continue using, or to experience a relapse. This means that a successful recovery, both the addiction and the mental health issue must be adequately treated. Treating both the substance use and the mental health problems, also referred to as "Co-occurring" disorders, is referred to as "integrated treatment".

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Given the complexity of substance abuse and psychiatric disorders, it is not surprising that there is no single best method of treatment that is best for everyone. It is more likely that different treatments, as well as certain common factors, underlie effective substance abuse and psychological treatments. To help people who are involved in alcohol / drug abuse, it is important to understand where they are in the change process in order to engage them in treatment. The treatment philosophy of our Co-occurring treatment program is based on the psychological principles of Motivational Enhancement and Stages of Change. This means that we meet the client where they are and help them to achieve their treatment goals with respect to their use of alcohol, drugs or other compulsive behaviors. It is not common for significant others, including families and friends, of supervisors at work, to recognize that someone has problems with alcohol or drugs before the person him/her self recognizes the problem