Summary of Services
General CSTAR is a certified treatment program offering the component of residential care for specific needs of Adults, ages 17 and 9 month and over, addressing the issue of substance use and/or dependency. The General CSTAR Program's are compliant with applicable state and federal Medicaid requirements. Service delivery models and strategies are based on accepted practice in the field and the practice of evidence based treatment modalities. Services are designed and delivered to support the recovery, health and well-being of the person(s)-served; to enhance their quality of life, to reduce needs and build resiliency, improve functioning and support their integration back into the community.
Group Counseling is face-to-face, goal oriented therapeutic interaction among a counselor and two (2) or more person’s as specified in individual recovery care plans designed to promote the individual’s functioning and recovery through personal disclosure and interpersonal interaction among group members. The usual and customary size of group counseling sessions is eight (8) individuals and shall not exceed twelve (12) person’s-serviced in order to promote full participation, disclosure and feedback. Specialized group counseling topics include, but are not limited to: Anger Management, Relapse Prevention, gender specific groups, trauma groups and co-occurring specific groups.
Individual Counseling is a structured, goal-oriented therapeutic process in which the person(s)-served interacts on a face-to-face basis with a counselor in accordance with the individual’s rehabilitation plan in order to resolve problems related to substance use which interferes with the person(s)-served functioning. Various treatment modalities are provided by appropriately trained staff to include, but are not limited to: Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment and Relapse Prevention Therapy.
Recreation/Healthy Living Activities are structured to promote development of positive leisure time activities to include the involvement in community, social, fitness, cultural, athletic and leisure activities offered as part of the program.
Nursing services are provided in order to monitor the overall health and wellness to include medication education; medication efficacy; health education; TB, HIV, STD screenings and preventative education. Primary care needs can be obtained for the person(s)-served through referral and collaboration with community resources.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidenced based practice that combines pharmacological interventions with substance use counseling and social support. All individuals in services with General CSTAR will be educated on available medication assisted treatment interventions. The program will provide staff that are trained and certified in the delivery of Medication Assisted Treatment services.
Community Support services, consist of specific activities in collaboration with, or on behalf of the person(s)-served, are delivered in accordance with the recovery care plan. Community Support services maximize adjustment and functioning within the community while achieving sobriety and sustaining recovery, maximizing the involvement of natural support systems, and promoting independence and responsibility. Care Coordinators assist the individual in identifying available community resources and services to help them achieve recovery care plan goals. Care Coordinators have a working knowledge of health care, social services, employment, safe housing, recreational opportunities, transportation, and other services and systems available in the community. Care Coordinators also provide educational services regarding various daily living skills such as budgeting, meal planning and personal care. Community Support services are provided in any setting that allows the best access to services. Settings may include the treatment center, medical clinics, schools and/or community businesses.
Co-Occurring Counseling is a service that provides counseling to those identified as having both a substance use diagnosis and a mental health diagnosis. Co-occurring issues are integrated into the recovery care plan and are provided by qualified personnel. Co-occurring specific groups are also provided. If it is determined that a person(s)-served needs a psychiatric evaluation, this service can be coordinated through the agency telemedicine program. The program is equipped with telemedicine equipment that will allow us to access agency psychiatrists as needed for routine and/or crisis psychiatry services.
Doctor Services (Psychiatry) is provided for individuals who prefer to be treated with psychotherapy, counseling and/or case management, our staff provide medical, nursing and prescription medicine services through coordination with local agencies and follows all state and federal laws for dispensing prescription medicine.
Alcohol and Drug Education consists of the presentation of general information regarding substances of use, and the application of the information to participants through group discussion designed to promote recovery.
Group Education consists of the presentation of general information and application of the information to participants through group discussion in accordance with individualized treatment plans which are designed to promote recovery and enhance social functioning. The usual and customary size of group educational sessions shall not exceed thirty (30) person(s)-served.