Adult Services- Substance Abuse
Services For Women

	Women's Intensive Outpatient Program
	Going the Extra Mile (GEM)
	Parenting Group
	Stress Management Group
	Women Living Sober
	Domestic Violence Group
	Visions Group
	Project LINK

Women's Intensive Outpatient Program Program Director Linda Hamilton Location Fourth Street Station Phone 434-972-1869 Email linda@regionten.org Fax 434-970-1253 Program Description An intensive treatment group for adult women who are identified as being chemically dependent (or who are diagnosed as abusing substances, if deemed appropriate after interview).  The group meets four days a week from 9:15 to 11:30 and on Fridays from 10:15 to 11:30.  It also meets on Wednesday evenings from 5:15 to 6:30 for a Family Group.(see * below)  The WIOP is 12 weeks long though most consumers take a bit longer to complete it as they must attend 60 sessions plus 6 Family groups to graduate.  Schedule: Monday Acupuncture and process group Tuesday Acupuncture and process group Wednesday Acupuncture and topic group   Topics include Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Legal System, Nutrition, HIV, Parenting, Medical Consequences of addiction, Smoking Cessation, Relationships, Pregnancy and Addiction.  A field trip is made to an AA or NA meeting during this time as well. Thursday Acupuncture and process group Friday Education   Topics include: Facts About Addiction, Progression of the Disease, Coping with Cravings; Triggers; Distorted Thinking; Problem Solving; Coping with Relapse; Group Participation; Communication Skills; Anger and Anger Management; Managing Negative Moods and Depression; Guilt, Shame and Grief; Stages of Acceptance; Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Physical and Mental Faces of Sobriety.  Women can be referred into the Friday Education Group without having to attend the other WIOP daily groups.  * The Family Group focuses on the dynamics of chemically addicted families. It is required for six consecutive weeks and must be attended by the consumer and a family member (or an individual considered significant to the consumer).   Population Served Women 18 years and older who have a DSM-IV substance abuse/substance dependence diagnosis and who have impairment(s) in social, vocational, and/or family functioning. Women must have a willingness, ability, and capacity to work toward treatment goals in an outpatient setting. Access to Program Please call 434-972-1800 to schedule an Intake Appointment.

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Going the Extra Mile (GEM) Program Director Linda Hamilton Location Fourth Street Station Phone 434-972-1869 Email linda@regionten.org Fax 434-970-1253 Program Description A treatment group for adult women who are identified as being chemically dependent (or who are diagnosed as abusing substances, if deemed appropriate after interview).  The group meets two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday) from 9:30-10:30.  The GEM group is 12 weeks long though most consumers take a bit longer to complete it as they must attend 24 sessions, not just 12 calendar weeks. This group is usually a follow-on from the WIOP.  Some consumers may be placed in this group without having successfully completed WIOP, but will need to be carefully assessed. Participants need to demonstrate that they can maintain sobriety for a period of time (varies from consumer to consumer) and can be successful in a reduced outpatient intensity. Relapses must be processed in group.  Population Served Adult women who have been clinically assessed and have a DSM-IV substance abuse/substance dependence diagnosis; impairment(s) in social, vocational, and/or family functioning; and a willingness, abilty, and capacity to work toward treatment goals in an outpatient setting.   Access to Program Please call 434-972-1800 or discuss with your service provider.

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Parenting Group Program Director Linda Hamilton Location Fourth Street Station Phone 434-972-1869 Email linda@regionten.org Fax 434-970-1253 Program Description An educational/process group for adult women who are identified (by self or others) as needing to enhance their parenting skills.  The group meets on Thursday afternoons from 1:45 to 3:15 for a period of 10 weeks.  It covers the following topics:   Self-Esteem for Parents & Children   Communication Skills   Goal Setting/Consistency   Setting Limits   Parenting Children with Special Needs   Anger Management for Parents & Children   Positive Discipline   How to Identify Sexual Abuse in Children   Stress Management for Parents & Children   Population Served Adult women who have a need to enhance their parenting skills. Participants must also have a willingness, ability, and capacity to work in a group setting. Access to Program Please call 434-972-1800

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Stress Management Group Program Director Linda Hamilton Location Fourth Street Station Phone 434-972-1869 Email linda@regionten.org Fax 434-970-1253 Program Description An educational/process group for adult women who want to learn techniques to manage their stress levels in healthy ways.  The group meets on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The group covers the following topics:   What is Sress Managment?   Building Self Esteem   Women's Roles, Relationships, and Self Esteem   Assessing Values and Past Decisions   Personal Goals, Preferences, Skills and Dreams   Taking Control and Planning Ahead   Making Use of Support   Making Decisions and Changes One Step at a Time   Understanding Stress   Managing Stress When You Can't Control a Situation or You're Taking a Risk Population Served Adult women who are identified (by self or others) as needing stress reduction. Participants must also have a willingness, ability, and capacity to work in a group setting. Access to Program Please call 434-972-1800

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Women Living Sober Program Director Linda Hamilton Location Fourth Street Station Phone 434-972-1869 Email linda@regionten.org Fax 434-970-1253 Program Description A treatment/process group for adult women who are identified as being chemically dependent )or who are diagnosed as abusing substances, if deemed appropriate after interview) and have achieved a significant period of sobriety to be considered for placement.  The group meets once a week on Monday evenings from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.    The group has open enrollment and one must attend for 18 sessions to be eligible for graduation from the group.  Women may decide to continue in this group beyond their 18 weeks.  Population Served Adult women who have a confirmed or suspected DSM-IV substance abuse/substance dependence disorder in remission. A period of sobriety interrupted by a lapse does not make one ineligible for this group. Participants must have a willingness, ability, and capacity to work toward treatment goals in a group setting. Access to Program Please call 434-972-1800.

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Domestic Violence Group Program Director Linda Hamilton Location Fourth Street Station Phone 434-972-1869 Email linda@regionten.org Fax 434-970-1253 Program Description A treatment group for adult women who are identified as being victims of domestic violence either in the past or present.  It is a 10-week education/process group. The group meets on Mondays from 3:30 to 4:30 and covers the following topics:   What is Abuse?   Power and Control (2 sessions)   Profile of an Abuser   Why Men Batter   Effects of Domestic Violence on Children   Cycle of Domestic Violence   Why Women Stay   Women who are Battered   Legal Advocacy and Safety Plans   "It's Your Life:" A board game Population Served Adult women who are self-identified as victims of domestic violence—physical or emotional.  Referrals are accepted from outside the agency as well as within.  Access to Program Please call 434-972-1800 for more information.

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Visions Group Program Director Linda Hamilton Location Fourth Street Station Phone 434-972-1869 Email linda@regionten.org Fax 434-970-1253 Program Description A treatment group for adult women who are identified as being chemically dependent or who are diagnosed as abusing substances. The group meets one day a week on Wednesdays from 9:30-10:30 am. The program is 12 weeks long though most consumers take a bit longer to complete as they must complete twelve groups and therefore missed groups do not count towards their twelve weeks. The participants need to demonstrate that they can maintain sobriety for a period of time (not determined, may vary from consumer to consumer) and can be successful in a once a week outpatient program. Relapses must be processed in group. Continued relapse may indicate a need for a higher level of treatment such as inpatient or an Intensive Outpatient Program. This group is designed to meet the needs of women who need to focus on both addiction needs and issues common with personality disordered population. There is heavy focus on relationships and maintaining recovery.   Group Times Wednesday 9:30-10:30 am   Population Served Women experiencing impairment(s) in social, vocational, and/or family functioning who have a DSM-IV substance abuse/substance dependence diagnosis and traits associated with Personality Disorders or a DSM-IV personality disorder diagnosis. Prefer that the women have had an extended period of sobriety that was not the result of incarceration. An individual with a period of abstinence who recently relapsed may be deemed appropriate for this group. Participants must have a willingness, ability, and capacity to work toward treatment goals in an outpatient setting. Access to Program Please call 434-972-1800.

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Project Link Program Director Linda Hamilton Location Fourth Street Station Phone 434-972-1869 Email linda@regionten.org Fax 434-970-1253 Program Description An array of center and home-based services designed to assess, evaluate, and treat the effects of DSM IV substance abuse and dependence disorders that impair the functioning of women and their children with the goal of removing barriers for this population.  Specific services include   Intake/screening/triage   Information and referral   Assessment/Diagnosis   Counseling (individual and group)   Treatment planning   Comprehensive case management   Advocacy   Service planning and coordination   Psycho-education   Case consultations   Transportation   Rental assistance   Auricular acupuncture   Child care assistance   Special topics groups (domestic violence, stress mgt., parenting, grief, sexual assault)   Prevention activities   Education (public and professionals)             Population Served   Adult females who are diagnosed with substance abuse or dependency or females of childbearing age who are sexually active and who are at risk for substance abuse or dependency. Access to Program Please call 434-972-1800 for an Intake Appointment.