C.H.O.I.C.E.S.

Program Description

C.H.O.I.C.E.S. (Chemicals Have Only Isolated Escapes) provides services to juveniles in Juvenile Hall or on Probation.  Screening tools are used to determine the level of service needed.  Services include alcohol & drug screening, representation / advocacy between Probation Officers & Mental Health Staff, and an educational class entitled Sober I.

Eligibility

Referrals required from Behavioral Health & Recovery staff (Juvenile Justice Staff or Juvenile Hall staff).
Referrals to Sober I may come from the CHS Youth Services Program or the community.

Services

1. ATOD (Alcohol Tobacco & Other Drugs) screenings are given to juveniles in Juvenile Hall to determine the degree of use appropriate for services and resources offered.




2. Liaison between Probation, Behavioral Health & Recovery Service – Juvenile Justice.
    

3. Two Sober I classes are offered on Monday afternoon; Duration: 6 weeks - parent/guardian must attend.
   - Teens Only
   - Parents & Teens

Topics Covered

• Pharmacology of drugs

• Family patterns

• Education & motivation to change

• Changing life patterns to be substance free

• Methamphetamine

Cost

No cost to participants.

Service Area

Juvenile Hall and Stanislaus County & Behavioral Health & Recovery Service – Juvenile Justice Program next to Juvenile Hall

For more information contact:

Mike Greenlee
(209) 526-1476 x252
(209) 525-5401

Betty Allen - Program Coordinator
(209) 526-1476 x183