Adolescent Court Program    Click To Call 502-709-9652

Adolescent Court  Program

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
This program is an INNOVATIVE approach to treatment of adolescents, especially, Kids who are chemically dependent and involved with the Criminal Justice System. This approach combines the efforts of the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the juvenile courts, the local school systems, The State Department of Family and Children, particularly Child Protective Services and the local chemical dependency treatment professionals. Adolescents involved in this program generally progress through several phases of treatment based on an initial assessment and treatment plan designed to provide the knowledge, understanding, and skills to live a productive, chemical-Free Lifestyle. Each Adolescent develops a Relapse Prevention Plan during the early or middle phases of their treatment. Crisis is managed with the parent’s involvement.
                                                
Clinical SERVICES AVAILABLE

• Individual.
• Group.
• Marital
• Family.
• Parenting.
• Chemical Dependency.
• Mental Health.
• Anger.
• Domestic Violence.
• Grief.
• Abuse/Neglect.
• Trauma.
• Defective Thinking.
• ADD/AHDD.
• Offender.
• Intervention.
• Employment.
• Medication Evaluation.
• Consultation.
• Training.
• Program Evaluation.
• Program Development.
• Program Review.

 
OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE

• Drug Testing Services.

• Industrial Safety Services.
• Medical Availability.
• Medication Evaluation.
• Consultation.
• Training.
• Program Evaluation.
• Program Development.
• Program Review.

 
WHAT IS DIFFERENT

• Program designed as an alternative-to-suspension/ alternative-to-incarceration.
• Co-operation between agencies (Youth Probation, School System, DFCS and DH&A).
• School/Work Release.
• Day and Evening program options.
• Phased treatment program.
• Behavior Change Orientation.
• Individualized Treatment.
• Parental Involvement.
• Cost Effective- Sliding Scale Fees.
• Strong self-help support.
• Kid /adolescent privacy respected.
• Length of stay varies and may be extended.
• Follow-up includes self-help, aftercare counseling, and supervision by probation.
• Strong focus on Self-help.
• Random drug screening program.
• Focus on Prevention, Intervention, and Treatment.
• Families/Parents Program involves all throughout treatment.
• The length of stay varies and may be extended as necessary.
• Supervision by probation officer to assure a safe recovery.
• An Aftercare Plan is developed with each adolescent before discharge.
• Research indicates the offenders need longer stays in treatment than usually available.

 
 
HOW THE REFERRAL PROCESS WORKS
The School Counselor, Court Worker, or Parent(s) may contact Dave Harmon and Associates, Inc. between 8:30 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. to arrange an initial Evaluation or Consultation or to discuss insurance, sliding scale fees, etc. at 502-896-8006. Contact the Designated Staff In-Charge or a supervisor in cases of an Emergency. Review the Dave Harmon and Associates, Inc. brochure with the student or offender if time allows. Emergencies, Call 502-8968006. Always get a Release of Information signed by the Parents. Fax any written referral to (5020 896-8055.
 

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