Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment / Adolescent Treatment Initiative
Overview
The Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment program is an outpatient service that works with youth ages 12 - 21 and their families.
Services include:
- Comprehensive substance abuse assessments
- Individual therapy
- Family therapy
- Drug testing
- Parent support group
- Therapeutic recreational activities
- Intensive outpatient program
These services successfully address typical barriers to treatment, such as involvement with court, conflicting school and family schedules and emotional and learning disabilities.
The Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment program’s intensive outpatient service is currently the only one of its kind in the state of New Hampshire. This 12-week program takes place three evenings per week, and provides high quality, high intensity group treatment to young people while maintaining them in their home and community.
“Success consists of a series of little daily efforts.” – Mamie McCullough
Funded in part by the NH Governor’s Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention, Intervention and Treatment.
Eligibility: Youth ages 12 – 21. Services may be voluntary or court-ordered.
Areas served: Merrimack County, Belknap County, Lebanon, Claremont, Greater Manchester
Contact: Amy Pepin, program director, pepina@cfsnh.org
Appointments & Referrals
Call weekdays between 9am and 5pm, 1-800-640-6486 and ask for the adolescent substance abuse treatment program for your area. After school and evening appointments are available.
Length of Treatment
The initial period of services is typically 90 days, but is determined per an individualized treatment plan.
Fees: CFS accepts most insurance. Services may be court ordered. Ability to pay is considered when addressing the client portion of the fee. No one is denied treatment due to inability to pay.
