This Department:

Administers State and County funds for prevention and treatment programs that address alcohol, drug abuse and addiction.

• Coordinates planning of services for county residents through the development of the Annual Comprehensive Alcoholism and Drug Plan.

• The department also operates the First Step Clinic, an outpatient program, and the Municipal Alliances to Prevent Alcoholism and Drug Use.

• The County Alliance Steering Subcommittee (CASS) oversees the Municipal Alliances.

First Step Clinic

The treatment program provides evidenced-based practices for outpatient and intensive outpatient services for those with an alcohol and/or substance abuse disorder diagnosis and those in need of co-occurring mental health treatment. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Services include:

• Diagnostic Assessments
• Urine drug screen monitoring
• Individual, group and family counseling
• Mental health evaluations
• Mental health counseling
• APN Psychiatric evaluation
• APN Psychiatric medication monitoring
• Early intervention (level .05)
• Outpatient services (level 1)
• Intensive outpatient services (level 2)
• Comprehensive Adolescent treatment services
• Adult anger management program

Mission

To provide comprehensive alcohol and/or drug use disorder and co-occurring services to all men, women, and children of Cumberland County and neighboring communities.