Genesis Counseling Services, Inc
24 Union Ave, Suite 11
Framingham, MA 01702
Phone: 508-620-2992
Fax: 508-620-2993
TTY: 508-620-2992




THE ADOLESCENT INTERVENTION MODEL FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE

This innovative and intensive 13-week outpatient substance abuse program for adolescents ages 12-17 is designed to help teens develop the skills they need to decrease and eliminate the impact that alcohol/drugs have on their lives. This program includes the following components:

  • Weekly individual counseling

    To provide the adolescent with the necessary motivational enhancement needed to consider change. This therapy will include building self-esteem, improving support networks and decreasing unstructured time.


  • A 3-session educational format about alcohol/drugs

    The YoSAP program is a 3-session class designed to provide youth with basic knowledge about alcohol, marijuana and other drugs as well as anger management issues.


  • 10 weekly sessions of group counseling

    These sessions will focus on developing the skills necessary to resist alcohol/drug use. Topics include: basic refusal skills; developing a positive social network; understanding how to cope with high risk situations; using anger management skills; understanding friendships and loyalty and other related issues.


  • Family counseling

    Consistently shown to be a factor in reducing substance abuse, a minimum of two family sessions will be provided in order to improve family communication and increase understanding of the family system.


  • Substance Abuse Family Education (SAFE)

    This group will be offered weekly for parents and caretakers to provide them with education about alcohol/drugs and teach skills to support their adolescent in remaining alcohol and drug free.


  • Supervised screening for alcohol/drugs

    Testing will be provided periodically during the program to support the client in achieving and maintaining abstinence. Viewed as a support and not as a punishment, screens can help teens who are feeling pressured to use by their peers remain substance free.



If you are interested in scheduling an intake appointment, or would like more information about this innovative program, please call Genesis Counseling Services at (508) 620-2992 or e-mail us at office@genesiscounselingservices.org



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