The Adolescent Outpatient Chemical Dependency Program is designed specifically for individuals age 13-18, and provides services that are tailored to the specific needs of adolescents; assisting them in building a life free of chemical use while being culturally sensitive to each individual.   The program consists of two phases:

 

Phase I: Three afternoons per week for three hours, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm for 8 weeks

 

Phase II: One afternoon per week for three hours, 4:00pm – 7:00 pm for 8 weeks

 

During these sessions, a counselor addresses the following issues:

 

• Chemical Use

• Mental Health

• Relationship Health

• Living Skills—such as ironing, sewing, etc.

• Employment

• Legal Issues

• Community Resource Connections

• Assisting in building a sober support network

• Participation in sober social events and giving back to the community

 

The specific programs and services offered through the Adolescent Outpatient Chemical Dependency Program are:

 

• Co-occurring Chemical dependency and behavioral health treatment

• Group programming specific to adolescents

• Family group programming

• Mental health diagnostic assessments

• Community speakers and educators

• Individual and family behavioral health services

• Referrals to medication prescribers on site

• In-home family therapy

 

The Arrowhead Center, Inc.’s adolescent program is licensed by the state of Minnesota Department of Human Services, Rule 31.