DIRECTORY ALCOHOL & OTHR DRUG SERVICES

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1 DIRECTORY OF ALCOHOL & OTHR DRUG SERVICES in Greenville County & Surrounding Areas A Directory for Friends, Families & Professionals Revised: October 2010

2 This brochure maintained by: The Phoenix Center Greenville County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (GCCADA) Substance abuse and dependency are problems that affect people of all ages, races, religions, and classes. The consequences of drug abuse and dependency are costly and devastating to the individual, the family, and the community. This directory is comprised of agencies and organizations that are committed to providing alcohol and other drug abuse education, prevention, intervention, treatment and recovery services to the Greenville community and surrounding areas. Although the primary philosophical approach and treatment modality presented in this document represent the state of the art in scientific and medical research, The Phoenix Center actively encourages partnership with all segments of the community which are able to demonstrate a positive impact on this pervasive problem. This includes a willingness to respect diversity of thought and the right of other persons and organizations to maintain and act upon opposing philosophical positions and viewpoints with respect to substance abuse treatment, including those held by some faith-based organizations which may believe, teach, or see substance abuse as some level of willful behavior. In encouraging this community partnership, officers, staff, and volunteers of The Phoenix Center will display appropriate levels of courtesy and respect toward community members and organizations that represent such opposing viewpoints and ideas. As differential philosophies of approach to this problem are as diverse as the individual beliefs upon which they are based, available space prohibits their delineation. Accordingly, anyone interested in such an alternative approach is strongly encouraged to ask questions of or about the organization prior to beginning or submitting to any treatment or training protocol. Duplication and use of information in this document is permitted. We encourage readers to learn more about alcohol and other drug abuse problems and identify helpful services through this directory. Questions, comments, or requests for additional information or copies of this publication may be made by contacting The Phoenix Center at (864) Information in this directory is updated regularly, so be sure to review it as often as you like. If you know of any organization or service that should be added, please feel free to let us know. The Phoenix Center 1400 Cleveland Street Greenville, South Carolina (864)

3 Table of Contents Part I - An Introduction to Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Problems & Treatments Overview...5 Alcohol and Alcoholism...5 Other Drug Abuse and Addiction...6 Stages of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse...7 Warning Signs...8 A Self-Test...9 Responses to Abuse...9 Part II - Services and Resources in Greenville County (ALPHA BY FACILITY NAME) A New Beginning for a New Way of Life...13 AddCare Counseling...13 AddLife...13 AID Upstate...14 Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups, Inc Alcoholics Anonymous...15 Allen Bennett Hospital...15 AnMed Wellspring...16 Buncombe Street Pastoral Counseling Center...17 Carolina Center for Behavioral Health...17 Community Information & Referral Line - (24 HOUR ASSISTANCE)...18 Corban House...18 Don Foster and Associates, Inc...18 Donaldson Center Revitalization Group (House Project)...19 Greenville Family Partnership...19 Greenville Memorial Hospital Emergency Trauma Center...20 Greenville Mental Health Center...20 Greenville Metro Treatment Center...21 Holmesview South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation...21 Miracle Hill Ministries (Also see Overcomers & Renewal Programs)...22 Narcotics Anonymous...23 Overcomers Program at Greenville Rescue Mission...23 Palmetto House...24 The Phoenix Center...24 Piedmont Center for Mental Health Services...25 Piedmont Intervention...25 Psychiatric Associates...26 Renewal Program at Shepherd s Gate (A Division of Miracle Hill Ministries)...27 Rosewood House of Recovery...27 Safe and Drug-Free Schools...28 Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center...28 Serenity Place (Program of The Phoenix Center)...29 Springbrook...29 Wisdom In Living Life Ministry...30 Within Reach...30 Women Reaching Out (Heart of Hannah)...31 Part III Services & Resources Statewide (ALPHA BY FACILITY NAME) Alpha Center of Bishopville, SC...33 Anderson Oconee Behavioral Health Services Anderson, SC...33 Any Length Recovery Sumter, SC...34 Aiken Regional Medical Centers (Hospital) Aiken, SC...34 Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County, SC...34 Carolinas Hospital System / Bruce Hall.. Florence, SC...35 Center for Drug & Alcohol Programs (CDAP)/MUSC Charleston, SC...35 Chrysalis Center Florence, SC

4 Faith Home Locations Abbeville, Cowpens, Greenwood, SC...36 Fresh Start Marion, SC Givebac Recovery House Chesterfield, SC...37 Kennedy Center Goose Creek, SC...38 Moncrief Army Community Hospital Fort Jackson, SC...38 Morris Village Columbia, SC...39 Owl s Nest Recovery Florence, SC...39 Palmetto Health Columbia, SC...40 Shalom House Ministries Anderson, SC...41 South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Commissions & Centers All Areas of SC Southwest Carolina Treatment Center (LLC) Anderson, SC...44 Spartanburg Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (SADAC) Spartanburg, SC...44 Starting Point LLC Columbia, SC...45 Tri County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Adult Center) Orangeburg, SC...45 Tri County Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Teen Center) Orangeburg, SC...46 William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center Columbia, SC...47 William S. Hall Psychiatric Hospital Columbia, SC...48 Part IV Faith Based Alcohol & Drug Programs Celebrate Recovery (State Wide Locations) Heart of Hannah / Women Reaching Out...51 Miracle Hill Ministries (Also see Overcomers & Renewal Programs)...52 Overcomers Program at Greenville Rescue Mission...53 Renewal Program...53 Wisdom In Living Life Ministry...54 Part V Helpful Resources Referral Services (Domestic Violence, Emergency Assistance, Homelessness, Faith Based, Self Help, etc.) Notes Page

5 Part 1: An Introduction to Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Problems and Responses Overview Substance abuse (the abuse of alcohol and other drugs) is among the most pervasive health and social problems in the United States today. Substance abuse increases: Instances of accidents, especially in motor vehicles The incidence of illness, disability, and early death Disruptions of family life and household responsibilities The incidence of domestic violence, sexual assault, and suicide The commission of crimes, including homicide. Many people who drink or take drugs occasionally do not experience problems from using these substances, although it is possible to have a serious injury or even to die from a single episode of alcohol or drug use. However, with heavier, more frequent use, they are more likely to experience problems with health, family members, friends, school, work or the legal system. Substance abuse refers to a pattern of use that results in health consequences or impairment in social, psychological and occupational functioning. While substance abuse concerns problems in living, dependence (addiction) involves compulsive use, craving and increased tolerance. Abuse, addiction and the consequences appear in every socioeconomic stratum, educational level, geographic region and ethnic and racial group. Of the 218 million people in the United States age 12 and older, 48% were using alcohol in Of those people, about 21% engaged in high-risk binge drinking (five or more drinks) and 6% were high-risk heavy drinkers. In 2001, 13 percent of the population, 17 million Americans, used illicit drugs. It is estimated that 15-20% of persons who have used alcohol or other drugs will become dependent at some point over their lifetimes. In Greenville County, a 1996 study estimated that 35% of the population of 370,000 uses alcohol regularly. In the year 2000, it was estimated that 30,451 Greenville County citizens age 12 and over met the diagnostic criteria (DSM IV) for alcohol or drug dependency (addiction) or abuse, and were in need of treatment. This is a larger number than either Charleston or Richland counties. It is difficult to put a monetary value on human suffering and loss of life associated with alcohol and other drug problems, but other, more direct costs, add up to big dollars. It is estimated that alcohol and drug abuse in the United States cost society nearly $246 billion in Alcohol abuse accounted for 60% of the total, and drug abuse accounted for the remaining 40%. Most of the costs are borne by the government and the individual substance abusers, although families, businesses, the health care system and society also share the burden. Alcohol and illegal drugs present special risks for young people. The number of potential years of life lost to alcohol and drug related injuries are as significant as those lost to heart disease and cancer. Research shows that treatment not only reduces substance abuse, but reduces crime as well. Criminal activity declines by 23 to 38% following substance abuse treatment. Each dollar spent on alcohol and other drug abuse treatment saves Americans $7 by reducing or avoiding costs related to criminal justice, health care and welfare. Despite these findings, there is a serious gap between the need for and the provision of treatment services. In 1997, 13.9 million people were in need of treatment for addiction (dependency) but only 2.7 million received treatment services. 5

6 Alcohol and Alcoholism (Addiction to Alcohol) Description Alcohol is a depressant drug that slows the activity of the brain and the spinal cord. It is a colorless liquid with a sharp, burning taste and is known chemically as ethyl alcohol. What is Alcoholism? Alcoholism is a disease characterized by periodic uncontrolled use of alcohol. Few families or friends of alcoholics are, on their own, able to understand why the person just can t stop drinking. The alcoholic can t stop drinking because he or she depends on alcohol to function. The alcoholic is addicted to alcohol. Alcoholism is a treatable disease. Four Characteristics of Alcoholism 1) Alcoholism carries an overwhelming urge to repeat the experience of getting high on alcohol. At times, this urge will go beyond the strength of a person s willpower to do otherwise, no matter how much risk seems to be involved. 2) The urge to drink becomes the number one priority in the alcoholic s life. 3) The urge to get high with alcohol becomes linked to all other aspects of life. 4) An alcoholic has the incurable disease for life. As time passes with sobriety, the urge reduces in intensity and frequency but can return at any time. What causes alcoholism? Experts believe that genetic factors make certain people more vulnerable to alcoholism. Environmental, cultural and psychological factors can also contribute to the development of the disease. Scope of the Problem Approximately seven out of ten adults drink alcohol, and of these about one of ten is an alcoholic. One-third of all preventable deaths in the U.S. are related to the use of this drug. About one-half of all highway deaths are alcohol-related. What can an alcoholic do? Although alcoholism cannot be cured, alcoholics can recover and can return to a normal way of life. Recovery depends on total abstinence from alcohol and other drugs. Those suffering from alcoholism need to face and accept the truth that alcohol has become a problem and that drinking cannot be controlled. They must be willing to get help. Many community resources are available to address this problem. Use this directory to find help or call the Community Information and Referral Line at (864) for more information. Treatment Treatment for alcoholism is available in many forms depending on individual needs. Most common are detoxification, inpatient and/or residential treatment, and outpatient treatment depending on individual needs. Effective treatment may include individual, group and family counseling, community based support group involvement (e.g, Alcoholics Anonymous), and education about alcoholism to address the person s physical, mental and emotional needs, which are all affected by addiction. Other Drug Abuse and Addiction Drugs are natural and synthetic chemical substances which can be used to affect a person physically, emotionally, and/or behaviorally. They can be legal (prescription, over-the-counter, including alcohol) or illegal. Used properly to treat a medical problem, drugs protect against disease, correct imbalances in body chemistry and treat many health problems. Definitions Drug abuse is a pattern of drug use that includes: (1) Continued use despite knowledge that on-going or occasional social, occupational, psychological or physical problems are caused or exacerbated by the drug use; and/or (2) the repeated use in physically hazardous situations (such as driving while under the influence). Drug dependence or addiction is a physical and/or psychological need or compulsion to continue to use drugs despite 6

7 serious results. It is marked by tolerance (a need for an ever-increasing amount to achieve the same effect), and an inability to control or limit use. Some people abuse drugs or alcohol. Abuse is the use of a chemical substance, legal or illegal, which results in an individual s physical, mental, emotional or social impairment. Other people suffer from a more serious chemical dependency (addiction). A simple definition of dependency is if the use of alcohol or other drugs is causing any continuing disruption in an individual s physical, personal, social, spiritual or economic life and the individual does not stop using, he or she is chemically dependent (addicted). Substance abuse and dependency are quite different. Because dependency can be complicated, it is extremely important that the individual be assessed to determine the correct level of treatment or counseling which is needed. See page 10 for a description of treatments available. Scope of Problem There are no typical drug abusers. They may be young, old, professionals, unemployed, rich or poor. Studies say many who abuse one substance will abuse at least one other. People who are abusing or are addicted may face serious problems health problems (liver, brain, kidney damage/failure), overdose (possibly fatal), accidents, legal problems, poor work performance or job loss, financial difficulties, and family problems. Why do people start? Generally, most people who begin to abuse drugs are either trying to eliminate negative feelings or create pleasurable feelings with their drugs of choice. Eventually, the drugs stop working and the substance abuse becomes a much more serious problem, in addition to the original problem or uncomfortable feeling. People often deny the seriousness of their problem with drugs in hopes of being able to continue to use without further difficulty. What Can A Substance Abuser Do? Although addiction cannot be cured, addicts can recover and can return to a normal way of life. Recovery depends on total abstinence from drugs, including alcohol. Those suffering from addiction need to face and accept the truth that their drug use has become a problem and cannot be controlled. They must be willing to get help. Many community resources are available to address this problem. Use this directory to find help or call the Community Information and Referral Line at (864) for more information. Treatment Drug abuse and addiction can be arrested with proper treatment. Treatment settings can include detoxification, inpatient/residential treatment and outpatient treatment depending on individual needs. Components of treatment may include individual, group and family counseling, community based support group involvement (e.g. Narcotics Anonymous), and education about addictions to address the person s physical, mental, emotional and spiritual needs, which are all affected by addiction. Stages of Alcohol and Other Drug Use Experimental Use/Contact Stage Person tries out alcohol and/or other drugs because of curiosity about their effects. For many people, alcohol and/or other drug use stops or remains at this level. Recreational Use Stage Person uses alcohol and/or other drugs to alter mood in friendly settings and at parties, to be sociable. Regular Use Stage Person uses alcohol and/or other drugs in regular pattern over period of time. Use can be situational (to celebrate; for stress or depression) or spree/binge type. Excessive Use Stage User spends a great deal of time, energy and money on getting and using alcohol and/or other drugs. Alcohol and/or other drug use may be solitary or take place in social situations where substance use is the central activity or main reason for the get-together. Preoccupation with the quality and effects of alcohol and/or other drugs becomes noticeable. Psychological and physical impairments become apparent. Daily functioning is noticeably affected. Responsibilities are neglected. Relationships with others may become strained and go downhill rapidly. 7

8 Family members (enablers) may find themselves making excuses for drug users or taking over his or her tasks. Many heavy drinkers who do not consider themselves alcoholics are in this stage. Dependency Stage Person uses alcohol and/or other drugs to hold off withdrawal symptoms, which occur after development of physical and psychological dependence. Individual s entire perspective for dealing with reality is controlled by the alcohol or drug of choice. Warning Signs Alcoholism Decide to take only one drink or to stop on their own but then continue to drink until drunk. Feel guilty about drinking, but have never really tried to stop. Spend a lot of time planning occasions to drink. Are drunk during important times (work, school, family time). Give up hobbies and outside interests due to drinking. Build up a tolerance so they have to drink more to get drunk. Get physically or emotionally ill when they stop drinking. Begin drinking to relieve or avoid getting physically or emotionally ill. Are frequently arguing with relatives and friends about their drinking. Know all of the above is happening and still keep drinking. Other Drug Dependence (Addiction) Decide to use only one time or to stop on their own but then continue to use until they lose control. Feel guilty about using drugs, but have never really tried to stop. Spend a lot of time planning how to get and use their drug of choice. Are under the influence of drugs during important times (work, school, family times). Give up their hobbies and outside interests due to their drug use. Build up a tolerance so they have to use more of their drug of choice to get the effect that they want. Get physically or emotionally ill when they stop using. Begin using to relieve or avoid getting physically or emotionally ill. Are frequently arguing with relatives and friends about their drug use. Know all of the above is happening and still keep using drugs. CAGE Screen Test* Brief Interventions can start by asking four simple questions. If a person answers yes to two or more, there is an 88% chance that the person has an alcohol problem. (CAGE stands for Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, Eye-opener.) C: Have you ever felt you should cut down on your drinking? A: Have people annoyed you by criticizing your drinking? G: Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking? E: Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning (an eye-opener) to steady Your nerves or to get rid of a hangover? *J.A. Ewing, Detecting Alcoholism: The CAGE Questionnaire: JAMA, 252: , CAGE is an internationally used assessment instrument for identifying alcoholics. It is particularly popular with primary care givers. 8

9 A Self-Test Do you have a problem with alcohol and/or other drugs? Check all those statements below which describe you. I frequently (once or twice a day) find that my conversation centers on drinking experiences and/or drug using. I drink or get high to deal with tension or physical stress. Most of my friends or acquaintances are people I drink or get high with. I have lost days of work or school because of drinking or other drug use. I have had the shakes when going without drinking or using drugs. I regularly get high or take a drink upon awakening, before eating, or while at work or school. I have been arrested for Driving Under the Influence of a substance. I have periods of time that I cannot remember. Family members think drinking or other drug use is a problem for me. I have tried to quit using substance but cannot (A good test is voluntarily going for six weeks without substances and not experiencing physical or emotional distress). I often double up and/or gulp drinks or use more drugs than others at parties. I often drink or take drugs to get ready for social occasions. I regularly hide alcohol/drugs from those close to me so that they will not know how much I am using. I often drink or get high by myself. My drinking or use of drugs has led to conflicts with my friends or family members. Scoring: If you checked as many as three of the above statements you should be suspicious about the way you use substances. If you checked as many as five, you may have the beginnings of a problem and should start looking for some kind of help. If you checked more than five, you should talk about your use of substances with a professional counselor. Use this directory to find the help you need or call the Community Information and Referral Line at (864) Taken from Innovations in Clinical Practice: A Source Book, edited by Peter A. Keller & Lawrence G. Ritt, 1982, p Responses to Abuse: Prevention, Intervention and Treatment Prevention In the United States, prevention is chiefly focused on efforts to prevent the onset of first use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Consequently, it is aimed primarily (although not exclusively) at children. To this end, substance abuse education curricula are in place in the nation s public schools; the Partnership for a Drug-Free America places informational public service announcements in the media; the federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention supports an array of programs operated by local community-based organizations; and the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information provides free information to the public about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Parents are important targets in many prevention programs. These programs try to inform parents about substance abuse and give them the skills to foster changes in those behaviors that are risk factors for children s future alcohol and other drug use. Intervention Family intervention is a process, which helps train and guide loved ones and friends in how to approach someone with an alcohol or other drug problem. It is designed to enable the alcoholic / addict to recognize and accept treatment for their chemical dependency. The process includes individual, group, and rehearsal sessions to prepare the team in the do s, and most importantly, the don ts of confrontation. It is a loving and caring approach and quite effective when done properly. Professional guidance by a trained chemical dependency interventionist is recommended. 9

10 Other intervention efforts are designed to reach substance users before they become dependent (addicted). For that reason, intervention services are frequently part of referral networks for troubled behaviors, are built into prevention and/or treatment programs as a separate component, or, in comprehensive substance abuse programs, are one of many services provided. Employee assistance programs (EAPs) are one example of the intervention concept. Other examples include special after-school and alternative school programs aimed at high-risk youth. These intervention programs help children change course before they become dependent. Student assistance, peer counseling, and student health services are among the most popular types of intervention services for youth. First offender and special programs for those that are charged with driving under the influence are examples of intervention programs for youth and adults sponsored by the criminal justice system. Again, with the added outside pressure of court-mandated participation, a proportion of nondependent users are able to change their substance-abusing behavior. Treatment Despite efforts to prevent and intervene with substance use before it becomes a problem, many adults and adolescents become addicted to alcohol and other drugs. Their addictions and the behavior that accompanies them have a variety of negative impacts on their lives and seriously impair their capacity for positive functioning in the family, at school, at work or in the community. Diagnostic criteria for addiction include physical effects, such as marked tolerance and symptoms of withdrawal, and psychological consequences, including craving and a mental focus on obtaining and using the drug of choice. Addiction fuels destructive behavior patterns that are exceedingly difficult to break. Few people addicted to alcohol and other drugs can simply stop using on their own, no matter how strong their inner resolve. Most need one or more courses of structured substance abuse treatment to recover from their dependence on alcohol and other drugs. Substance abuse treatment programs differ in philosophy, setting, duration, and approach. Most involve some combination of detoxification, rehabilitation, continuing care and relapse prevention. As in other areas of medical treatment, there are several different levels of care, which allow individuals to be treated at the most appropriate level of intensity. It is important to provide the most appropriate mix of services and settings for each client based on an assessment of individual needs and cultural relevance. Detoxification is the therapeutic, medically supervised withdrawal from the addictive effect of alcohol or other drugs. Physiologically, detoxification is usually complete within a few days. Craving and other physical and psychological symptoms of addiction, however, may persist for weeks or longer. Medications can reduce some of the discomforts of withdrawal or minimize medical complications. Detoxification stabilizes clients and allows them to move on to the next step of their recovery, but has little lasting impact in and of itself. Rehabilitation is the phase of treatment during which clients learn how to change their behavior to sustain sobriety. Individual and group counseling, family counseling, education, anti-craving medications, tutoring and vocational training, values clarification, social skills education and training, and other relevant services are all part of the process of preparing clients for life without alcohol and other drugs. Rehabilitation is provided in a variety of forms and settings: hospital inpatient, long-term residential, short-term residential, halfway houses, therapeutic communities, intensive day treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, and traditional outpatient. For the client, being matched to the right treatment level and staying in the program for the prescribed length of time is critical to successful recovery. To provide guidelines that help the field of addictions treatment place individuals in the most efficient and effective level of service, the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) in April 1996, published the Patient Placement Criteria for the Treatment of Substance-Related Disorders. For people who are otherwise healthy, who are employed, and who have stable families, rehabilitation may consist of a relatively short, intense burst of combined detoxification and intensive treatment, followed by a longer period of less intensive outpatient counseling, psychotherapy, and family counseling. People with fewer resources, whose addiction has stripped them of their families, jobs, and inner resolve, generally require more intense and extended treatment. Lacking strong supports in the community, they often achieve best results in residential treatment that continues for several months or even years. Long-term intensive 10

11 outpatient programs provide an additional approach. These must not only erase old and enduring habits, but also instill new habits and values, and provide skills that make productive life possible. Continuing care, usually provided in the traditional outpatient setting, is the ongoing phase of the treatment process. Many people with addictions stay involved in continuing care throughout their lives. Community based support group programs, such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous, are among the best-known support systems to maintain treatment benefits. They offer encouragement and moral support among people who are true peers. Also called maintenance or aftercare, these support systems have proven very effective in preventing relapse. Relapse prevention strategies can be applied after, or in conjunction with, the primary treatment. In general, these strategies focus on training clients to anticipate and cope with the possibility of relapse and helping clients modify their lives to reduce their exposure to high-risk situations and strengthen their overall coping abilities. Help for families of substance abusers can be found in Al-Anon, Alateen, and other community based support group programs. Substance abuse is a family illness. It is estimated that one person s substance abuse negatively affects the lives of at least four other people. These special support groups for the spouses, family members, and children of substance abusers address their problems and provide information and support as they cope with the process of their own recovery from the ill effects of their loved one s addiction. 11

12 Part II Services and Resources In Greenville County All agency information included in this directory was provided by each agency. This information is merely intended to help the reader learn more about the organizations in Greenville County. Inclusion in this directory does not represent an endorsement of the agency by The Phoenix Center, nor the Substance Abuse Services Network. Each person must decide for himself or herself which agency can best meet his or her needs. 12

13 AddCare Counseling Telephone: Fax: Hours: :00am 5:00pm, M-F Physical & Mailing Address: 11 Pointe Circle Greenville, SC Primary Focus: Substance abuse treatment services. Services Provided: Substance abuse treatment, Detoxification. Type of Care: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. Special Programs/Groups: Adolescents, DUI/DWI offenders. Program Fees: Varies; accepts self payment, private health insurance, military insurance (e.g. VA, TRICARE) Eligibility: Residents of Greenville County ADDLife Addiction Services (Division of Marshall Pickens) Telephone: Fax: Hours: (864) (864) Mon Fri: 9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Mailing & Walk-in Address: 701 Grove Road Greenville, SC Treatment of alcohol and other drug dependency. Males and females over the age of 18 needing alcohol and/or drug treatment. What can I expect when I contact you for help? General information will be taken over the phone and an appointment will be made for an assessment. Assessments are normally the same day, as well as admission. Transportation can be arranged for local area. Detoxification Day Intensive outpatient program Length of treatment varies in Detox Treatment is covered by most insurance companies. We also accept Medicare. Medicaid for Detox only. If you do not have insurance, financial arrangements can be made. Accreditation: JACHO AID Upstate Telephone: Fax: Hours: or By appointment and referral Physical Address: Mailing Address: Website: 811 Pendleton Street, Suite10 P.O. Box Greenville, SC Greenville, SC

14 Alcohol and other drug abuse counseling and outpatient treatment. Eligibility Services available to persons with HIV/AIDS. Referral from care provider. Counties served are Anderson, Greenville, Oconee, Pickens HIV/AIDS related services Substance Abuse Counseling Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups, Inc. Telephone: Hours: (864) N/A Walk-in Address: Varies according to group. Call for information. Mailing Address: District 9 Al-Anon/Alateen c/o Alano Club 111 Catalina Drive Greenville, SC Self-help group for families and friends of alcoholics/addicted persons. Alateen is for teenagers who have addicted family members. We serve people of all ages. Alateen is specifically for teens between 12 and 19 years of age. What can I expect when I contact you for help? By calling the number listed above, you can receive information about meetings and literature on Al-Anon/Alateen. If you would like to talk to an Al-Anon member, tell the answering service and someone will call you back. Support groups for family members and friends of people with drug or alcohol addictions. Support groups are of no cost; you may give a voluntary contribution at the meeting. Accreditation: Not applicable. Alcoholics Anonymous Telephone: Hours: (864) Hours a day Walk-in Address: Varies according to group. Call for information. Mailing Address: Intergroup-AA 1629 E. North Street Greenville, SC (864) M F 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help each other recover from alcoholism. Men and women of all ages. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. 14

15 What can I expect when I contact you for help? You will be given information on group meetings in Greenville County, and you may choose one to attend. Meetings are open to anyone who desires to stop drinking. As was stated, A.A. is a fellowship of men and women who support each other as they recover from alcoholism. You can expect the following from A.A.: A.A. members help any alcoholic who demonstrates an interest in staying sober. A.A. members may call on the alcoholic who wishes help although they may feel it is best for the alcoholic to request such help first. They may help arrange hospitalization. Local A.A. offices often know where hospital treatment is available, though A.A. is not affiliated with any type of treatment facility. A.A. members are glad to share their experiences with anyone who is interested, either in conversation or at formal gatherings. Nothing. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees. Accreditation: Not applicable. AnMed Wellspring Telephone: Hours: (864) :00 a.m. 5:30 p.m. M F (864) (for assessment 24/7) Walk-In & Mailing Address: 313 Williams Street Williamston, SC AnMed Wellspring is a private, not-for-profit agency and is the Adult Alcohol and Other Drug Dependency Treatment Unit of the Anderson Area Medical Center. Adults, male and female, aged 18 and older. Treatment is offered for all alcohol and other drug dependency. We provide services for the entire Upstate, and parts of North Carolina and Georgia. Some referrals are taken from other parts of South Carolina. We work closely with Employee Assistance Programs and business and industry to insure continuing care follow-up. Family education/counseling is a part of the treatment process. What can I expect when I contact you for help? When you call, we will arrange a free assessment appointment at AnMed Wellspring (transportation is not provided). During this call, basic demographic, employment, and insurance information is gathered, as well as types of drugs being used and the referral source. After the assessment, you be recommended to a specific treatment level of care either at AnMed Wellspring or at another appropriate program. Treatment will begin immediately if detoxification, inpatient, or partial hospitalization-residential is recommended. If outpatient treatment is recommended, it will begin at the next scheduled meeting. Inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation Partial hospitalization-residential Partial hospitalization-ambulatory Outpatient and continuing care Educational groups Individual, group, and family counseling 12-step meeting involvement Post-treatment referrals for Vocational Rehabilitation Outpatient therapy Halfway house placements All treatment is based on the individual s needs and life circumstances; therefore, length of stay in each level of care varies. 15

16 Most private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and self-payment are accepted. Proof of insurance (private, Medicare, Medicaid) is required prior to admission. For self-payment, cash, check, or credit cards are accepted. All assessments are free of charge. Some payment is required for persons without insurance. This amount will depend on the level of care to which they are admitted. Once a person is admitted, payment is expected payment plans may be set up for those who qualify. Other information: Emergency admissions after 5:00 p.m. and on weekends are arranged through the Anderson Area Medical Center Emergency Department. All other admissions/assessments are done at AnMed Wellspring Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Accreditation: JACHO Buncombe Street Pastoral Counseling Center Telephone: Fax: Hours: (864) (864) By appointment Walk-in & Mailing Address: 213 College Street Greenville, SC Non-profit pastoral counseling center. Adults, adolescents, male and female. Types of therapy include couple, individual, family, and recovery issues. We serve the entire upstate area. What can I expect when I contact you for help? Name and address will be taken and an appointment will be made. An assessment will be made in the first session. Wait is usually no longer than 2 weeks. What kinds of services do you provide? Outpatient counseling, which can focus on recovery issues. If you have insurance coverage, please bring your insurance card. Sliding fee scale is based on income and the number of persons in the family. Most private insurance, Medicare, and self-payment are accepted. Payment is due at the end of each session, and payment plans are available. Clients are seen by appointment only. No one is available to take walk-ins. Accreditation: Not applicable. The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health Telephone: Hours: (864) hours a day, 7 days a week HOPE Walk-in Address: Mailing Address: 2700 East Phillips Road Same Greer, SC The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health provides inpatient and outpatient treatment for behavioral health disorders and addictive disease. 16

17 The Carolina Center for Behavioral Health serves adolescents, adults and seniors. We provide treatment for addictive diseases and behavioral health disorders. What can I expect when I contact you for help? A needs assessment counselor will speak briefly with you to discuss current problems and answer any questions you may have about counseling or treatment. If a face to face assessment is recommended, the counselor will conduct a financial screening to determine the most appropriate agency to conduct the assessment. If it is recommended for you to come to the CCBH s Assessment Center, an appointment can be scheduled the same day, seven days a week and at any time (transportation is not provided). All assessments are free of charge. Upon completion of the assessment, you will receive a recommendation for treatment and referral to a specific program to meet your individual needs. All admissions to CCBH require the authorization of the facility s on-call physician. Inpatient addictive disease treatment adults Partial hospitalization for addictive disease treatment Intensive outpatient for addictive disease treatment Adolescent inpatient treatment Adolescent partial hospitalization treatment All assessments at the CCBH are free of charge. Program costs vary depending on individual treatment recommendations and length of program. The CCBH offers evening, day and inpatient services. Potential clients should plan to bring their insurance card to the assessment appointment. Payment plans may also be made with the business office once a recommendation for treatment has been made. Accreditation: JACHO Community Information & Referral Line Telephone: (864) Hours: 24 hour help line The Corban House Telephone: Hours: (864) Vary Walk-in & Mailing Address: 6 Catalina Drive Greenville, SC New transitional living facility for women in recovery. 12 Step process. Women must be 18 years of age or older. Don Foster and Associates, Inc. Telephone: Fax: Hours: (864) (864) :00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. M Th Walk-in Address & Mailing: 104 Mills Avenue Greenville, SC Private outpatient facility for chemical dependency treatment. 17

18 Adolescents, adults, seniors, male and female. Treatment is offered for all types of addiction. What can I expect when I contact you for help? When someone calls, an appointment is made for an assessment. Counseling and treatment may begin immediately or within 72 hours. We do not provide transportation. Other satellite locations available. Outpatient individual treatment and group therapy Educational classes for users Aftercare and Continuing Care Urinalysis collection/substance detection A sincere desire to stop using, insurance card or out-of-pocket payment, and proper identification. Other information: Sliding scale for payment adjusted based on ability to pay for qualified clients. Donaldson Center Revitalization Group (House Project) Telephone: Fax: Hours: 8am 5pm (accept referrals) ( (864) hour residential facility Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8964 Greenville, SC address: donaldsongroup@yahoo.com The purpose of the Donaldson House Project is to address the identified gap of Transitional housing for individuals by the developing of resources and services. In doing so this will facilitate self-sufficiency toward obtaining and developing the stability, confidence and coping skills needed to become productive participants of the community. (A 501 C 3 nonprofit organization). In addition to providing housing, clothing and life skills training, The Donaldson House provides transportation to professional services such as medical treatment, job search, employment, etc. The facility houses men only, ages 18 and over. Greenville Family Partnership Telephone: Fax: Hours: (864) (864) :30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. M F Website: Walk-in Address: Mailing Address: 200 Mills Ave. P.O. Box Greenville, SC Greenville, SC Greenville Family Partnership (GFP) was formed for the purpose of uniting parents and children to prevent the illegal use of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Our mission is to enrich and strengthen the family by facilitating the development of healthy, capable, and responsible youth and adults. GFP s primary purpose is creating awareness and providing education in the community with regard to alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Greenville County residents, adults and youth alike. At GFP, we assist parents and adults in identifying their needs and direct them in what they need to do to take the next step. We also assist Greenville County schools with programs, materials, and support to educate about the topics of tobacco, alcohol and other drugs. 18

19 What can I expect when I contact you for help? You will need to give us your name, where you are calling from (business, school, etc.), and how you found out about us. You will need to let us know what your needs are (prevention programs, videos, parenting awareness information, tobacco education, etc.). You can request information over the phone, but we have a free lending resource center full of videos, brochures, books, and other materials that can be borrowed by anyone - adults, youths, parents, teachers, and businesses. Prevention Resource Center free lending library of videos, books, pamphlets open M F, 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. True View a youth empowered prevention group comprised of Greenville County School youth grades 8 12, who are committed to and promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles Parenting Awareness, Back in Control and Transparenting three courses that are available to parents or other adults caring for youth Training for Greenville County teachers, counselors, and volunteers Other programs as needed some topics include team building, communication skills, refusal skills CODE Program (Community Officer Drug Education) provided in local schools. Our services are free. The only exception is a cost for training and workshops. Accreditation: Not applicable. Greenville Memorial Hospital Emergency Trauma Center Telephone: Hours: (864) hours a day, 7 days a week Fax: Walk-in / Mailing Address: (864) Grove Road Greenville, SC To improve the health of people in our community through emergency treatment. Any and all who present in the Emergency Trauma Center. What can I expect when I contact you for help? The physician consults the social service department to assess substance abusers who present at Emergency Trauma Center. Transportation to Emergency Trauma Center is provided by patient; if the patient is sent to a treatment program, transportation service may be provided by ambulance service or police. Depending on the individual s mental status, the length of stay in the Emergency Trauma Center varies. Assessment Medical Exam Mini-mental status assessment Referral/Transfer to substance abuse treatment centers Accreditation: JACHO Greenville Mental Health Center Telephone: Fax: Hours: (864) (864) :30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. M F Walk-in Hours: 8:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. M F 19

20 Walk-in & Mailing Address: Website Address: 124 Mallard Street Greenville, SC To provide Mental Health services to mentally ill clients in the city of Greenville or the western part of Greenville County and to provide assessment services to determine the psychiatric treatment needs of clients. Children and adolescents and their families, adults, senior adults, and chronically mentally ill clients. We do not provide alcohol or drug treatment unless the client is dually diagnosed (assessed as having both a mental illness and alcohol/drug addiction). What can I expect when I contact you for help? A brief screening over the phone. If you are appropriate for treatment, you can walk in for an assessment interview or schedule a specific appointment date and time. After assessment, you will be assigned to a case manager for treatment services within a treatment team coordinated by a center physician. Medicaid clients can ride the Medicaid van to appointments. Emergencies are seen the day of initial call others are asked to walk in the next day. Outpatient mental health counseling including individual, family and group therapy, activity therapy and living skills programs for chronically mentally ill, day treatment programs, case management services, assessments and psychiatric evaluations a full array of outpatient treatment services and inpatient treatment through local and South Carolina Department of Mental Health inpatient facilities. Crisis intervention services available 24 hours a day. We offer a sliding fee scale based on income and number of family members. Treatment is also covered by Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance policies. You need to bring proof of medical coverage, income and social security card to the first appointment if possible. Self-paying clients are expected to make payments on a regular basis and payment plans may be used when needed. Other Information: Alcohol and drug services are available to dually diagnosed clients, meaning you have a diagnosis of mental illness. If there is no diagnosis of mental illness, you will be referred to local alcohol and drug treatment programs. Accreditation: CARF Holmesview South Carolina Vocational Rehabilitation Telephone: Fax: Hours: (864) (864) :30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. M F Walk-in Address: 3799 Old Easley Bridge Road Greenville, SC We are a 44 bed (30 males and 14 females) public facility, providing a 26 day treatment for the abuse and/or addiction of alcohol and other drugs. The citizens of South Carolina. One must be at least 16 years old, male or female, and be diagnosed with an addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs. What can I expect when I contact you for help? For assistance, contact your local Vocational Rehabilitation Area Office (in Greenville County, ). An appointment will be scheduled where you will be assessed for Vocational Rehabilitation services, which includes a physical examination. If deemed appropriate for treatment, the Vocational Rehabilitation counselor will request admission to Holmesview. The waiting period varies depending upon the demand for treatment. If assistance with transportation is necessary, the VR counselor will advise. 20