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Montco / Bucks County DUI Program

Client must have completed their CRN evaluation

Insurance not accepted

Assessment is $90; each additional group is $50

Recommended counseling includes group, individual, and family counseling, as well as the requirement of the attendance of at least one outside support group (AA/NA, Smart Recovery, etc.) in order to maximize the client’s ability to learn skills to become a sober driver and process the various struggles that come with legal issues.  This approach may help to minimize recidivism.

Recommendations are based on BAC, number of DUIs, and the Drug & Alcohol Evaluation. Clients can be referred to anywhere from 4 to 14 sessions.

1st time DUI with BAC of .08 - .12:
total of 4 - 6 sessions required
(combination of individual, groups, family)

1st time DUI with BAC of over .12: total of 6 -10 sessions

2nd time DUI with BAC of .08 - .12: total 8 -12

2nd time DUI with BAC of over .12: total 10 -14

These can be altered based on the results of the evaluation and how the client progresses through counseling.

Family Night is every Wednesday from 6:00pm - 7:30pm in our Outpatient Building.

Key Recovery Chester
December 16th from 2pm - 3pm
415 East 22nd Street
Chester, PA 19013
Please RSVP to Jennifer East at
484-490-1066 or
Jennifer.east@uhsinc.com

Each client is encouraged to attend individual sessions as well as group sessions. Clients are required to complete one individual session before attending group sessions in order to discuss initial issues, gain an understanding of the expectations of group, and develop a treatment plan with their assigned therapist.

We are beginning a family member session for parents, siblings, significant others, and friends of people in treatment at Key to meet once per week. The schedule for this and the therapist(s) responsible are in development. The group will consist of 1.5 hours, half of which will be education and the other half of which will be group process.

We are also working toward a group that will include clients with their families, perhaps once per month. This is also in development and we expect it to begin by December. People will need to sign up for this in advance in order for us to adequately prepare. This rule is the same for the above family group.

een’s parents/siblings will also have an opportunity to attend family groups with other parents/siblings, though it is uncertain if this will be separate from the other family groups. Feedback on this is appreciated.

Teens are primarily individual sessions at this point, but there is a teen group available on Mondays from 4:30pm - 6:00pm that we would like to fill in order to broaden the options for adolescents.

Clients on Suboxone as Rx are welcome! (This is not new, but people don’t always know this about us.)

Please visit our website at www.KeyStoneCenter.net to download our podcast with Sue Devine M.A., L.P.C. Director of Key Recovery Outpatient Services. Our next Podcast will be with Emily L. Bernbaum Psy.D/Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Bernbaum will review “Engaging Adolescent clients, who enter treatment with external motivators, develop internal motivation for change.”

Holidays can be a time of joy and happiness, or a time of sadness and depression; have a relapse prevention plan in place. Active addiction is a destructive pattern and affects so many people in its path. Family and friends of the alcoholic or addict who is in recovery may be experiencing some anxiety over the holidays, afraid that the loved one may relapse. Whether the alcoholic or addict is reading this or the family, friend or loved one, this information will be useful.

Alcoholism and drug addiction is a negative habit that usually develops over time. As with any habit, it will take time to break the knee jerk reactions; when in recovery he or she learns to step back and look at the whole picture not just what is in front of him or her. This is part of the poor impulse control that feeds the instant gratification. Some of the suggestions one can use to change habits and behaviors associated with active addiction:

• Commit to a support group such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous.

• Maintaining realistic expectations of himself or herself as well as others around them.

• Reframing in his or her mind holidays of the past-start living in the present-day.

• Help someone else without any ulterior motives! Unselfish acts generate a sense of gratitude.

• Create new traditions and memories that support a new healthy lifestyle.

• Questioning his or her beliefs is a way to define what applies to him or her compared to what he or she was told.

• Family of origin may be unhealthy for an individual in recovery. Develop a new group of people to be “Family” who are also seeking positive, happy lifestyles.

• Taking personal responsibility for his or her behavior with family, friends, and coworkers. Recognize the only person he or she can change is him or herself. The blame game is not a part of recovery.

Use this holiday as a time to re-connect with people without expectations, let go of any anger and resentments, and just remain in the moment.

One of the hardest transitions after he or she is clean and sober is to learn how to be responsible for him or herself. Family and friends in the past may have come to the rescue due to his or her addiction, but a relapse prevention plan is for the recovering person. Anyone can live a healthy life following these guidelines.

In general, relapse prevention is one of the most important aspects of addiction treatment. Most newly-recovering patients are so confident that they will never use again that they don’t always take it seriously. It’s often not until after they relapse that they see the signs in retrospect.

One of the key elements of a good relapse prevention program is “warning sign management,” which is a list a patient makes of his/her particular warning signs and a strategy to address them.

An old AA-based, relapse tool, HALT. It’s a reminder not to get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired over the holidays. The following is kind of an addendum to HALT.

1. Identify your “triggers.” Are yours crowds or unfamiliar social situations? Being with family and friends when you are newly sober?

2. Write down your triggers and how you will address them. Having a very specific plan for each of your triggers will re-direct you to the thinking/logical response instead of the emotional/reactive response.

3. If at all possible, Avoid. Try to avoid the triggers on your list if possible.

4. Use your support systems. Wrestling with your “demons” alone is tough. Make a list of people who you can call or visit when you feel “unsafe” and tempted to ignore your relapse prevention plan. Share in your treatment groups, with your sponsor and friends how you feel. They may feel the same or have similar feelings.

5. Keep your expectations for the holidays on a realistic level. Schedule time with people you want to see, take some time for yourself, pick out some fun gifts and enjoy seasonal food.

6. Utilize AA and NA groups. Make sure you have a list of groups in your area. There are online communities to help you if you cannot get to an AA or NA meeting in addition to your support group.

Here are some resources:

Aston Presbyterian Church
Baldwin Run Rd
Fridays 8:00pm

Chester: Community Hospital
2602 W. 9th Street
Mondays & Fridays 8:00pm

www.12steprecovery.com
www.recoveryrealm.com
www.intherooms.com

As the holidays are key times for relapse, it serves as a reminder about “acceptance.” Acceptance of our family relationships and ourselves as less than perfect beings.

The author is anonymous.

 
 
 

Testimonials

As the holidays approach, we would like to reflect on the past year and share our Outpatient-specific patient testimonials. Please see what our clients are saying about our staff.

The KeyStone Center requests feedback from every client who accesses every level of service we provide. We want to know “how we are doing” in the eyes of the clients we serve. Upon completion of treatment, each client will fill out a patient satisfaction survey. The survey measures patient satisfaction with clinical care, environment of care, our staff and improvement from admission to discharge. The KeyStone Center has an overall Patient Satisfaction rate of 94%. We have 3 questions that are specific to Outpatient and included are our scores for the last quarter:

1. I understood the discharge plan and the next steps in my treatment — 4.72 out of 5

2.The information and education provided by the program addressed my needs — 4.74 out of 5

3. I felt that my assigned clinician responded to and addressed my needs — 4.75 out of 5

“I would like to commend Frank Owens; I think he was a great Counselor. He gave me all the elements that I needed to get through the program. I would definitely recommend the program to anyone else who needs it. Frank is a great guy and I thank him for everything he has done for me.”

“I would like to thank Sandi DiWilliams for the care and concern. I also hope I don’t need to come back.”

“I was a patient at KeyStone Center for more than a month. I had a DUI and I had to come in for an evaluation. My staff member was Sandi DiWilliams and not only was she caring and open but she made it real easy to go through these difficult steps. She was there from start to finish working late, here every time I needed her. She answered every one of my phone calls and went above and beyond any expectation I ever had. I would recommend her to anyone needing care, just so they can be uplifted by her positive attitude.”

“I believe the staff members were very caring and made me feel comfortable. They helped me to understand and I would like to congratulate them on that.”

“Sandi DiWilliams was excellent. She was supportive, direct and very helpful.”

“I would like to thank Frank Owens for my sobriety. He helped me from day one. My relapse and I came back and I kept coming. I would like to thank Frank very much and I will always come back and I will keep coming back as an Alumni.”

“My therapist was very kind and understanding. He listened to everything I said and he helped me understand recovery. He is an excellent man and I will never forget him.”

“I would personally like to thank Frank Owens very much!”

“Sandi DiWilliams helped tremendously in my recovery.”

“I just wanted to say the people here were great. Jeff was an excellent therapist and taught everybody everything. I have also had groups with Kristen and Sue and appreciate all their time and effort.”

“Sandi did a great job.”

“I am at the KeyStone Center and I have been seeing Frank for a long time. He is a great guy and has helped me tremendously. I would recommend KeyStone Center to anyone. It is fabulous.”

“My therapist was very helpful, very thorough and really made me feel at home. He really helped me in my recovery. He was great at sharing stories and making everybody in the group feel comfortable, but also giving everyone a chance to speak. A true asset to KeyStone.”

“Everyone was very helpful.”

“I just wanted to thank Frank Owens, he’s extremely supportive and his guidance has really helped me along in my recovery.”

“I really liked working with Sandy, she was always very friendly and I felt comfortable talking to her about anything.”

“I thought that my therapist took care of my treatment program and the group leader was also very clear and concise on their goals. The groups were well organized.”

“I would like to thank Frank. I could relate to a lot of the things he said and to a lot of the things that people in group were saying. I found it very informative. Thanks!”

“I’d like to thank Frank Owens and Connie; you guys have been great and always there for me. You showed me the right way to do things and what not to do. I really appreciate your time, effort and the care you provided me. I just really appreciate everything! I would really like to do something for you both, but I think the best thing I can do is stay clean and sober. Once again, thank you Frank and Connie for your love and dedication. I really appreciate it. You really saved me and my family also thanks you! I have also seen you help a lot of people. Thank you, Thank you for showing me the light and helping me!”

 

Holidays

Holiday time is here: so is the challenge to treat one another with grace and to remember the importance of the connections between us.

It isn’t easy, so here are a few rules:

• Take very good care of yourself so you aren’t stressed out or crabby.

• Don’t expect or attempt perfection; settle for anything short of a disaster.

• Don’t ask if the pies are homemade.

• Don’t correct or criticize anyone.

• Choose to be happy, not right.

• Don’t care who gets the credit for whatever.

• Avoid competition and comparison; don’t keep score.

• Give up playing martyr or victim.

• When in doubt, keep quiet.

• Remember, very few things are important.

Then, thank everyone for staying alive so you can love or hate them for another year. Your family may not be perfect, but they’re yours!

Key Recovery services would like to wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy holiday season!

 

Positive Changes

During the holiday season, we want to take this opportunity to reflect on the many positive changes that occurred in 2010:

1. We hired a new Program Director, Sue Devine M.A.

2. We improved access by adding a full-time receptionist.

3. We offer referral source communication as dictated by the referral source.

4. Stringent review of engagement and completion rates.

5. Staff Training and Education

6. Medicaid and County funding in our Delaware County office.

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