Abstract
| This program is designed to address the needs of adult women suffering from addiction and trauma. Women can have their children, ages 0-9, reside with them in treatment. |
Objectives
Goal 1. To establish a safe environment for women and children.
Objective 1.1. Establish policies and procedures for an appropriate intake process. Objective 1.2. Assure clients that they are in a safe facility.
Goal 2. Establish a recovery journey that improves the social and family conditions of women in WCCIH. Objective 2.1. Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the women and children entering the program. Objective 2.2. Determine the appropriate level of care for women and their children entering the program. Objective 2.3. Facilitate the recovery journey through treatment that is responsive to the needs of the clients, including traumatized or abused survivors.
Goal 3. Assist clients in becoming healthy members of their communities after treatment. Objective 3.1. Develop a system of transitional and after care that aids clients in retaining the progress made during treatment.
Goal 4. Establish an ongoing education and training program that enhances WCCIH’s ability to address evolving client needs.
Objective 4.1. Provide relevant and accessible training opportunities for WCCIH staff. Objective 4.2. Provide training for affiliated agencies and organizations to ensure consistency in client care.
Indian Nation Served
Alaska Native/American Indian
Key Components
Women need gender-specific substance abuse treatment in the context of the family unit that addresses issues of special importance to women.
Evaluation Design
WCCIH uses process, performance, and outcome measures to evaluate its services. WCCIH is independently evaluated on an annual basis by Dr. Bernard Segal, PhD. WCCIH has long standing CARF certification, which was renewed in 2002. The Center meets all state licensing requirements.
Client data is collected on a regular basis and used to assess progress. Clients are extensively assessed at the time they enter the program and at 3, 6 and 12-month intervals. Cases are reviewed twice a month. Clients perform a self-evaluation once a month. Individual progress is evaluated on an ongoing basis and adjustments are made if the treatment is insufficiently effective.
Evaluation Results
WCCIH uses process, performance, and outcome measures to evaluate its services. WCCIH is independently evaluated on an annual basis by Dr. Bernard Segal, PhD. WCCIH has long standing CARF certification, which was renewed in 2002. The Center meets all state licensing requirements.
Client data is collected on a regular basis and used to assess progress. Clients are extensively assessed at the time they enter the program and at 3, 6 and 12-month intervals. Cases are reviewed twice a month. Clients perform a self-evaluation once a month. Individual progress is evaluated on an ongoing basis and adjustments are made if the treatment is insufficiently effective.
Products Developed
None at this time.