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HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.1 Drug Intervention Program CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: January 26, 1987 SUBJECT Written Communication Regarding Drug Intervention , Program • EXHIBITS ATTACHED Letter from Ronald H. Curtis, Executive Director "The Center" , dated January 21, 1987 ; Booklet describing The Center' s activities r'r) / RECOMMENDATION 0.j : Consider FINANCIAL STATEMENT: The Center has requested a $300 contribution for this program; Budget Transfer for this expenditure would be required from the Contingent Reserve DESCRIPTION The City has received a letter from "The Center" , requesting the City to contribute 1/3 of the cost of putting on a Drug Intervention Program for Tri-Valley residents . The total cost for speaker' s fees associated with this program is $900 . The Cities of Livermore and Pleasanton have each committed to a $300 contribution. Dr. Curtis from The Center or a staff member of The Center will be present at the meeting to explain the program in more depth. COPIES TO: .Ronald H. Curtis The Center ITEM NO. 4361 Railroad Avenue Pleasanton, CA 94566 • • •- • Nil • THE CENTER . . • • Counseling, Education and Crisis Services r•?j 4361 RAILROAD AVENUE • PLEASANTON,CA:94566 • (415)462.5544 770 A STREET • HAYWARD,CA.94541 • (415)881.5196 • January 21 , . 1987 • • • Mayor Linda Jeffery City of Dublin 6500 Dublin Blvd. , Suite 205 • Dublin, CA' 94568 Dear Linda:. It was a pleasure meeting with you last Thursday. I am quite impressed with your background in the . substance abuse field. As I -indicated in our conversation, THE. CENTER .and The Phoenix Program are planning a teen and adult presentation on March 18 , 1987 , to be held at .Amador High School auditorium, in Pleasanton, at 7 : 30 P.M. "Teen Kickoff" , -or- "TKO" , a Bay Area intervention/ prevention program, featuring teenagers who are recovering from chemical dependency, will 'perform dramatizations of their own . addiction •experiences . - Also, a local group of teens will speak about their drug use and recovery with the goal of offering strength and ,hope to the audience. • • This presentation is designed for the Tri-Valley residents and . we have. requested financial- assistance from the Municipalities • of Dublin, Livermore and Pleasanton. ' " The speakers ' fees will be $900 . 00, , thus we are requesting $300. 00 from each community. Livermore and Pleasanton have each committed this amount . Per, our conversation, I understand your concern regarding assur- ance that residents of Dublin would have an opportunity to gain attendance on some equitable basis if there is a- full house. I assure you that. will be taken care of. • • • • •individual,group • project AIRE •'adult &adolescent • project LISTEN &YIP- , - • 24-hour hotline family counseling, alcohol services drug services ,- school based services 828-HELP • • • January 21 , 1987 Mayor Linda Jeffery Page 2 of 2 I wish to thank you for your help and support and am looking forward to a favorable reply to our request for $300 . 00. • Sincerely, THE CENTER / '�0- 1 H Cu„7 Ronald H. Curtis Executive Director RHC:jh • • • • . . • , • • • . , • ., . • . . . .. • . . . . ... , . • , ..,•", .'` . • I . , . i . • .. . i . ' . • . i .• 1 • . . , . • i . i - . .. • THE ... . . , . . , . • ". • • . . . . , • .. . . . . • . . . _ . . . . , • • • • " ,• . ,• , . . . . . . • .. ., .. . . _. .. • . . . . • . , . . . . • • • . . • •• . .. . , . . • . . . . ..,.. . . , • Services , • CENTER . . . .. _. .. .. ..„ . . . . . . • ..• . ' .. „ .... ,-...-. • . . 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' ' ' ... • r •r•-v ' -.',.... 4361i5t) n, C Railroad A' 66 Avenue 94 (4 . .• . • . , . • . .. , . - - Pleasan o , . . • . . • • . i • . . , ........-..•••:;./..,,,...:'...'........,....,, .::.;'•,-:-..,:',...,',..',,,...2:.-•„.••::',:::[..',-....-:.......•:, . 462-554 4- . . . . , :. : .. . ,. .2. .._... ,.....,. ..... ,... : ,,.. .- : . , , . . . . . • • . . . • . . . , . . . • • . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . ... . . .- . . . . . • • . ' • , . . Call THE CENTER When . . . TABLE OF CONTENTS I . • You need the encouragement of someone who cares. History of THE CENTER 1 • You are tired of being angry. • Your kids are driving you crazy, and you don't want Psychological Counseling Services 3 to hurt them out of frustration. • You are not sure what's fair to expect from your kids. Alcohol and Drug Services 4 • You feel discouraged or depressed. • Alcohol or drugs are affecting family relationships. I Hotline 4 • You're having difficulty facing major life changes such Community Centers 5 as death, illness, divorce, and job change. i • You feel you can't cope and want to end it all. "A" Street Recovery Center • • 8 • You're temporarily homeless. Drinking Driver Program 9 • PHONE (415) 462-5544 Family Crisis Center 10 or Youth Intervention Program • (415) 828-HELP . 24-Hour Crisis Line N.E.A.T. Family 14 or Project Listen 15 (415) 886-8696 Alcohol Detoxification Summer Youth Program 16 and Community Center. Services THE CENTER THE CENTER (coned) THE CENTER is a private non-profit agency. Also in 1980, THE CENTER was awarded the contract for South County Detoxification Services. This is a residential • THE CENTER's mission is to provide counseling, education program located in Hayward where a person can detox from and related support programs and services for individuals, alcohol in a warm, homelike environment. The staff are families, and groups who are experiencing stress or crisis models for sobriety and refer residents to appropriate agen- and/or who feel the need for personal growth. THE cies/services for continued recovery. i CENTER's primary service area is Southeastern Alameda County. A second.service area includes Southern Contra In 1982, THE CENTER became a certified provider for the Costa County. First Offender Drinking Driver Program. Here,in eight tw: hour, weekly sessions, offenders are educated and encourage;.. THE CENTER, located at 4361 Railroad Avenue, to participate in group discussions. The goal of this program Pleasanton, started out as the"Dublin Hotline"in 1971. This is to alter individuals' attitudes so that they not only never is a 24-hour, seven days-a-week switchboard service, man- drink and drive again, but they also take the message back ned chiefly by volunteers. Dublin Hotline provides informa- - to their families and friends. tion and referrals ' to individuals with substance abuse � problems. In 1983, Alameda County selected THE CENTER to ad- minister the Family Crisis Center in Livermore. This pro- In 1974, Project A.I.R.E. (Alcohol Information, Referral and gram provides emergency shelter, food and clothes, as well Education) was created, in collaboration with the County. ; as emergency funds to people in need on a one-time basis. A.I.R.E. serves youths, adults and their families. THE CENTER has grown from a simple community hotline In 1976, this agency, in cooperation with the County, designed to a multi-program agency with over 70 paid staff and many the Youth Intervention program (Y.I.P.). It places trained volunteers. We attribute our success to the fact that the en counselors on junior and senior high school campuses to help phasis has always been upon organizing the community t_. - prevent drug and alcohol problems before they begin. respond to its own needs. . In 1980, Hotline changed its name to THE CENTER , (Counseling, Education and Crisis Services). "Project Listen'; - . a program operated by trained community volunteers was added. "Project Listen" volunteers assist third through sixth graders to help them identify/solve problems in their lives. —1— —2— PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING ALCOHOL & DRUG SERVICES SERVICES (P.C.S.) THE CENTER's alcohol and drug programs, both residen- THE CENTER's Psychological Counseling component pro- tial and non-residential, offer a variety of services using the vides.psychotherapy services through its staff of licensed social community model approach to resolve problems of in- clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, and Marriage, dividuals, their families, and the community. Family and Child Counselors. These services.include indi- vidual, marital, family and group counseling for children, adolescents and adults. The fee is based on a sliding scale. The service has proven very helpful to middle income families who do not qualify for low-fee County-funded programs, yet ,, cannot afford full-fee private practice therapists. The need for this type of service in the Valley is demonstrated by the rapid growth of the program. During the first year of opera- HOTLINE tion, 1981, an average of 60 clients were seen each week. Now, 828-HELP the average is over 180. P.C.S. (as it is referred to) has three locations: The HOTLINE is a 24-hour crisis answering service with em- phasis on alcohol and drug-related problems. However, 173 Spring Street Pleasanton listeners are trained to respond to a variety of needs and make appropriate referrals. The Hotline listeners are a combina- 770 "A" Street Hayward tion of paid staff and trained community volunteers. The 3311 Pacific Livermore listeners responded to.approximately 2,000 alcohol and drug- related crisis calls last year, without counting other types of Psychological and vocational testing is also available through calls. , this program. For information on �� Psychological Counseling Services �'' call 462-5544 �.��% U- %%La IW 19■1111111111111( —3— ' —4— COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER (PLEASANTON) GROUPS • The Community.Center is located at 252 Spring Street in Some of the groups currently offered are: Pleasanton, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays and A.C.A. GROUP: Adult Children of Alcoholics. Members deal holidays. A trained staff person is present during these hours with issues in the context of their families of origin which to talk to visitors. From July 1, 1985 through March 31, 1986, were affected by alcohol. services were provided to 727 individuals and there were 4,719 . visits to the Community Center. Counseling and group ses- r e WOMEN'S GROUP: Daytime and evening groups where� LL,._ sions are offered next door at 240 Spring St. focus is on living a fulfilling life while being close to some' who is addicted (recovering or otherwise). Time is spent on The services range from one-on-one consultations to a wide personal goals, communication, etc. . range of groups/workshops, covering issues of recovery from substance abuse, parenting, spiritual growth, victims of in- EARLY RECOVERY GROUP: For newly recovering clients test, etc. Topics for group work are selected on the basis of dealing with alcohol and drug-related problems. requests and needs expressed by participants, as well as by the community at large. Educational presentations to schools, MEN'S RECOVERY: For men dealing with recovery from churches, businesses and other interested groups are also alcohol abuse. made. 462-5544 PARENT'S SUPPORT GROUP: For parents of adolescents who are experiencing drugs and/or alcohol problems. ' DRUG DIVERSION: Classes for first offender drug user-- -- . Participants are referred by the Courts, and attend sessi " ' as an alternative to having a criminal record. There are eight �. ,. (K , two-hour sessions which meet weekly. In addition, partici- �,��jj', tic} / pants must attend two Narcotics Anonymous (N.A.) meetings, ..vim\ f." which are held immediately after the session. '.I I '� ,,a: 462-5544 ��r f 1 4 .4. —5— . " —6- COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY RECOVERY CENTER WORKSHOPS (cont'd) "A" STREET - HAYWARD cc A SUPERMOM'S GROUP: Participants work on issues such as The"A" "IV'Street Community Center is located at 306 Street trying to juggle the roles of wife, parent, housewife, employee, in Hayward. This "detox center is for people needing sup- single parent, etc. They explore ways to handle the resulting port in physical withdrawal from alcohol, and is a non- stress in a healthy manner. n medical detoxification center. Many of the people who come 1 here have dual addictions, with the primary addiction be- WOMEN'S GROUP: For women victims of verbal/emotional 1 ing to alcohol. There are 20 beds in the facility. The average abuse. Members work on self-esteem, dependency issues, fear stay is three to five days, with a seven-day maximum. Indi- of loneliness, loss, rejections, etc. viduals are referred to the Community Recovery Cente the criminal justice system, families, friends, other human SINGLE WOMEN'S GROUP: For single women (di- service agencies, or come in on their own. Two staff members vorced/separated) dealing with the concerns of parenting, are on duty 24 hours/days, 365 days/year. The services in- providing income, and finding ways to develop a fulfilling life. elude room and board, and the $5/day fee may be waived if the participant is unable to afford the service. Informa- YOUNG MEN'S GROUP: Consists of male clients between tion and referrals for long-term support with recovery issues the ages of thirteen and nineteen. The group is designed to are given. An assessment is made by the staff. During the past draw psychological connections between emotions, behavior, fiscal year, 1,549 individuals were served. belief systems and the use and abuse of alcohol and drugs. Located in front of:thee Recovery Center is the Hayward The cost of participating in the above-mentioned groups Community Center, offering many of the same workshops depends upon the person's income. The range is from $0 to and group sessions.a. the Community Center in Pleasanton. $15 per session. If a participant is unable to pay, he/she is (Please see page.5-6);: asked to volunteer an hour for every hour of time spent in the group. One of the ongoing activities at this facility is a dance, held every Saturday, with an average attendance of 150 people. 462-5544 In a social model approach to, resolving alcohol problems, •? the dance is much more than recreation or a money-making event. The involvement of the recovering individuals in the planning, publicity, the dance itself, as well as the clean-up afterwards, is a part of the recovery process, as it provides them with the opportunity to work with others in a creative effort. The recovery of families is encouraged through the experience of family fun in an alcohol-free environment. 886-8696 —7— —S- c. •DRINKING DRIVER PROGRAM FAMILY CRISIS CENTER. (D.D.P.) F.C.C.) The Family Crisis Center's administrative office is at 823 The County commissions THE CENTER to provide classes for first offenders found guilty of driving under the influence Rincon in Livermore. F.C.C. distributes emergency food and of alcohol with a blood alcohol level of .10 or higher. The provides shelter and support services on a short-term, interim program consists of eight two-hour sessions and it is offered basis to temporarily impoverished residents of the Livermore- at 173 Spring Street in Pleasanton and 306 "A" Street in Aznador Valley who are in need of emergency aid. Hayward. The cost is $80. There are generally 15 people in each session. The program is an educational one; the main One full-time Program Director and one administrative aide purpose of the class is to educate the participants and increase oversees the program along with,approximately 21 volunt€' their awareness of the dangers of drinking and driving and to develop ability to make alternative choices. A food package is provided for needy families who are elig- ible for welfare benefits and have obtained a Food Referral 462-5544 from the Social Services Department. Donated food and food purchased from donations is available to low income indi- viduals who do not qualify for Coalition Food. Surplus food commodities from the Department of Agriculture are distributed once a month to recipients of Social Service pro- grams, i.e., Medi-Cal, Food Stamps, SSI/SSP, and the unemployed or any low-income person in need of these sup- . plies. The following support services are offered through F.C.C. in Livermore: transporation vouchers for gasoline, bus fare, or bus tickets for medical appointments, job interviews, or welfare appointments; information and referrals; press tion drugs (vouchers to a designated pharmacy are provk / for prescription needs or refills); and baby needs (formula, /` • food, diapers and other special needs). . .11//, ‘■111111. 462-5544 or 3 . 1,,oe e 449-1664 • —9— —10— . i • j FAMILY CRISIS CENTER YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAM (F.C.C.) (cont'd) (Y.I.P.) In 1985, the Family Crisis Center opened a thrift shop at their The Youth Intervention Program's offices are located at 4361 Rincon facility to generate more revenue for the program. Railroad Avenue in Pleasanton. The Program focuses on pro- viding individual and group counseling at junior and senior On August 1, 1986, Family Crisis Center opened a 13-bed high school sites to students with emotional, interpersonal,' shelter. Homeless single women and their children are allowed school and/or family problems. The primary concern is to to have room and board for up to 60 days. They are provided reduce/prevent the incidence of dysfunctional behavior in with a list of public housing facilities in the Valley, lists of- school, with peers, or in the family environment. In addi- available jobs in the area, and vouchers for transportation tion, attempts are made to provide early intervention wl to reach employment, .medical, or welfare facilities. Group potential truancy and/or drug/alcohol use/abuse may be'in- counseling will be provided weekly, and individual counsel- dicated. Specific intervention services include: ing will be available as needed. 1. Group, individual, and family counseling Also in Livermore (addresses of shelters are confidential) 2. Crisis intervention F.C.C. currently runs a men's shelter. There are six beds in the facility. 3. Student/faculty mediations 4. Consultations with faculty, school counselors, . and 462-5544 administration OP 5. Classroom and community presentations as requested 449-1664 6. Information and referral 7. Workshops for parents on various topics affecting yc, and family ,:: 462-5544 " .;., -i. -1.,..-" ..- 4: :,:: ,: lc - , - ..„-, , .. ,. , ,..,--i. . ,*14 '1 1: :'• i A\ . . —11— —12— YOUTH INTERVENTION PROGRAM N.E.A.T. FAMILY (NEW EXPERIENCES, ACCEPTANCE & TRUST) At the present time, the Y.I.P staff consists of one licensed Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor, five post graduate registered M.F.C.C. interns, two post graduate counseling in- The N.E.A.T. Family Group is another aspect of the Youth terns, one community outreach worker, and five Master's level s Program. This program promotes an alternative lifestyle for. counseling interns. These counselors provide services to the teenagers who have been directly involved with substance following junior and senior high schools: abuse. This year, due to demand, two groups were formed: one consists of adolescents who are using alcohol or drugs 1. Amador High School and yet are willing to look at the effect it has on their lives 2. Dublin High School and explore alternative lifestyles; the second group is n, 3. East Avenue Intermediate School up of teenagers who have used/abused alcohol/drugs and are 4. Foothill High School now committed to remaining alcohol/drug free. The groups 5. Granada"High School meet one evening a week for two hours.Two Y.I.P. counselors 6. Harvest Park Intermediate.School are present to facilitate the group discussion. . . 7.. Livermore High School 462-5544 8. School Age Mothers Program 9. Village High"School 10. Wells Intermediate School Each Youth Intervention Counselor provides no-fee service for ten hours per week on the school site. This commitment results in at least 3,000 sessions with individual youths, 500 group sessions, and 500 faculty contacts. Furthermore, at least 1,000 contacts are made with the families of the youth served. �= N,;�17`5> Education is an important part of the Youth Intervention Program and is made available, not only to students in the ' . • 4 p classrooms, but also to local youth and adults through corn- ' '4" i .4 ;Ok .;; munity presentations. At least 300 presentations on subjects - . related to youth, substance abuse, parenting, and positive ' choices in living are given each year. —13— —14— I v f c PROJECT LISTEN EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS Another integral part of the Youth Intervention Program in Project Listen in which third through sixth graders spend 30 Dr. Glen McWright — Chairman to 40 minutes a week with a trained volunteer listener. Pro- Celia Baker — Secretary ject Listen is based upon the theory that contact with a warm, Allan D. Fisher — Treasurer sincere, concerned adult, trained in the skills of effective Ronald H. Curtis — Executive Director listening will: 1) deter potentially destructive behavior patterns BOARD MEMBERS (such as substance abuse), and 2) result in improved self concept. The program is currently operating in the Livermore Unified Jamie Allen Dr. James L. Knowles School District at the following schools:. Larry Annis Bud Meloling 1. Arroyo Seco 5. Portola 2. Christensen 6. Smith Lilly Ault Lee Mercer 3. Jackson 7. Sunset 4. Marylin Dr. Norman A. Bonner Jolenea M. Morris SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM Rodger Coupe Mel Nelson Leo R. Croce Jim O'Neill The Summer Youth Program has been a part of the Youth Intervention Program since 1982. It is met each summer with Henry R. Gomez Joyce Owen great enthusiasm by 20-25 low income and minority children from the Pleasanton Greens Housing Project. The group is Louetta (Lou) Hill E. Allen Schlies run by one full-time counselor, one intern, one volunteer, and one summer youth worker. It operated for six weeks and con- Barbara Hempill Bob Shallenberger sists of recreational and educational activites for children bet- ween the ages of six and fifteen. The program offers a positive Jette Howard Jackie Sims contribution to the community by providing its youth with an organized, alcohol/drug-free environment which fosters Sandy Hyde Peter Snyder their emotional well-being. 462-5544 Ed Kinney Robert S. Vogt Patricia Kinney Councilwoman —15-- Ayn Wieskamp