Options Recovery Services

Programs: OPTIONS works by providing comprehensive substance abuse rehabilitation services including detox support, substance abuse treatment and aftercare, early intervention for first-time offenders, long-term intensive case management, and sober housing for formerly homeless adults. Options' treatment approach is rooted in individual empowerment, respect for the individual's dignity, and a recognition that the client is the instrument of change. Only a small percentage of clients come with government funds. In the process of addressing our belief that treatment for alcohol and drug dependency should be provided free of charge and on demand, we have developed a community of recovery that supports all of our clients, and a skilled staff with experience and street knowledge. The long term treatment program provides mentoring, counseling, peer support, life skills training, and case management, in addition to yoga, meditation, acupuncture, expressive art therapy, and treatment of trauma. The curriculum includes the 12 step model of AA. The Dual Diagnosis Clinic offers free access to marraige and family therapists for individual therapy, treating trauma and mental illness, and group therapy (art, anger management, and other support). The in-jail programs offer outreach to inmates who seek treatment upon release. The very successful OPTIONS housing program provides critically needed sober living situations for homeless men and women. A new job skills program for re-entry will begin in 2007.