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Western ohio regional treatment and habilitation center |
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The Treatment/Habilitation Program at W.O.R.T.H. has continued to make numerous changes. The Program offers cognitive behavioral curriculums, providing residents with a wide range of choices regarding behaviors and concerns, while holding them responsible for their actions and decisions. Information is presented through multiple channels to equip residents with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead a more positive, healthy, and productive lifestyle. The program is interactive and integrative in nature, which assists residents in internalizing the information gained in order to affect a positive attitude change. Through in-house services and community referrals, a treatment plan is developed to address individual issues for each resident. The individual plan is reviewed weekly. Various aspects of the treatment plan include:
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CASE MANAGEMENT & LIFE SKILLS During residency, residents participate in intensive treatment interventions designed for self-assessment and the beginning of internalization of behavioral change. Case Managers provide goal-oriented individual and group sessions, utilizing reality therapy and cognitive behavioral intervention. Group sessions focus on acceptance of responsibility, anger management, and thinking errors. As part of the resident’s personal growth and development, each resident participates in classes such as, Parenting, Anger Management , Thinking for a Change (TFAC), and Skills Class.
The first thirty (30) days is an Orientation Phase, which enables the resident to learn to “open up” to others within a “safe” group, where confidentiality is required. Also, this allows many residents to begin understanding their own feelings and actions as well as assist staff in pinpointing the core issues of the resident and aids in treatment scheduling to better suit the resident’s needs. |
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COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION Thinking for a Change: The W.O.R.T.H. Center utilizes a curriculum known as Thinking for a Change (TFAC). In Fiscal Year 2002, Treatment Staff were trained in the use of Thinking for a Change. It is now a foundation curriculum being utilized within the W.O.R.T.H. Center. Thinking for a Change is a cognitive intervention program for the National Institute of Corrections that has been researched and proven to be effective with criminal offenders.
Anger Management: An Anger Management a cbt for substance abuse and mental health clientele. |
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CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY All residents must attend a new curriculum piloted by Mimi Zarzar using the curriculum, Group Treatment for Substance Abuse. This is a group process utilizing motivational interviewing. It was found to be so successful that it became the primary chemical dependency curriculum within the facility. There are two (2) separate groups based on the Stages of Change Model. As residents progress, determination is made as to what group is appropriate. Additionally, a separate Relapse Prevention curriculum from the Correctional Counseling Inc. was introduced. The facility now has chemical dependency throughout the stay for all appropriate residents. |
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EDUCATION The W.O.R.T.H. Center provides literacy, ABLE, and GED services to one hundred percent (100%) of eligible residents to improve literacy levels of those participants. |
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EMPLOYMENT All residents participate in a Job Readiness Course, which assists them in preparing for productive employment. The Career Exploration Inventory is utilized to provide residents with information on interests, skills, possible employment, and/or education opportunities. Employment opportunities varied from general labor and fast food service to highly skilled positions. Employment earnings are used to pay victim restitution, court fines, child support, and outstanding debts.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE Community Service opportunities were offered to residents through Lima Convalescent Home, Habitat for Humanity, Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, New Life Ministries, and the W.O.R.T.H. Center.
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AFTERCARE In the past, the Aftercare Program has been an integral part of treatment at W.O.R.T.H. Over the last three (3) years, the Center has worked to offer training in MRT, TFAC, and Cognitive Restructuring to outside agencies within the regional area. This has allowed aftercare to be conducted within the resident’s home communities.
The Center no longer sends staff into the community to connect with residents that have been released. Very few residents choose to return to the facility to continue working in particular curriculums. The vast majority of released residents seek services outside of the facility, which constitute as aftercare. |
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS Recreation: Indoor activities are made available that include: fitness equipment, ping pong, cards, board games, and television viewing. Outdoor activities include: basketball, volleyball, frisbee, etc.
Black History Month: Minority Enrichment activities, such as the Black History Month Celebration, are typically held once a year.
A New Direction: A curriculum from Hazelden, known as A New Direction, is offered to applicable male and female residents on an individual basis. This is an intervention covering thinking errors, socialization, and relapse intervention.
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Parenting Classes: The W.O.R.T.H. Center piloted a Parenting MRT class in Fiscal Year 2004. This continues to be offered. This is a male and female group and is held once a week.
MEDICAL SERVICES Medical services are provided to residents as part of the general operations of the W.O.R.T.H. Center. All residents are given an intake exam to ensure the general health and well-being of the resident population. As part of the services offered to both staff and residents, staff was trained in CPR and First Aid to further enhance their skills in dealing with medical emergencies.
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