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Guidance/Care Center, Inc . Sole provider in Monroe County

Uplifting the human spirit. Guidance/Care Center, Inc . Sole provider in Monroe County Services to children, adults and families at three sites, in schools and in correctional facilities. Serve 7000 residents in over 100,000 appointments projected in 2012.

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Guidance/Care Center, Inc . Sole provider in Monroe County

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  1. Uplifting the human spirit Guidance/Care Center, Inc. Sole provider in Monroe County Services to children, adults and families at three sites, in schools and in correctional facilities. Serve 7000 residents in over 100,000 appointments projected in 2012

  2. Six month intensive outpatient program • Re-entry Transition Services: • Substance Abuse and • Criminal Thinking groups • Transportation • Individual counseling • Employment support • ID/Documentation • Educational/Vocational assistance • Housing Outreach

  3. TheChange…… • Day 1 Peer Specialist picks up client at release. Addresses immediate needs: • Probation • Food • Temporary Housing • Clothing • Bicycle or Bus pass • Day 2 Review welcome packet, recovery meeting, discuss concerns, and enjoy the day! Make plans to meet next day Start one day at time!

  4. 3 clients out of 21 7% left in first 30 days NIATx = 93% retention! 31 clients out of 91 33% left in first 30 days

  5. quotes “I never would have made it without having someone with me from the minute I was released. Someone to help me every step of the way.” Jon L. “It was so overwhelming when I got out of jail! I always had a plan but would get sidetracked! It was great having someone there to slow me down and just talk to me.” Ron L.

  6. Hindsight and Foresight: sunset • Less really is more! • Relationships = Retention • Continue to redefine the • role of the Peer Specialist • to maximize effectiveness

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