Athena C-STAR Adolescent Program
Alcohol or other drug abuse tears a family apart. COMTREA has established a highly effective treatment program which involves a combination of residential, outpatient, day treatment, and family counseling and education. We have incorporated the Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens into our Athena Adolescent C-STAR program and received international recognition for its success.
Treatment is based upon the systems approach to therapy. We understand that it takes the adolescent’s whole system to change in order for the adolescent to lead a successful, sober life. Substance Abuse and Dependency is a disease that adversely affects the mind, body and spirit of the abuser. This is why family involvement in the adolescent’s treatment is strongly encouraged.
While at the COMTREA Athena C-STAR Program, the adolescents’ strengths and limitations are professionally assessed. An individualized treatment plan is developed. The whole person is considered. Tools to achieve the identified goals include alcohol and other drug education, individual and group therapy, time for self-reflection, physical exercise, and spiritual renewal. Of special importance is the identification of "triggers" which interfere with recovery.
We believe:
• Solitude allows reflection
• Reflection promotes healing
• Healing assists recovery
• Recovery saves a life
• Recovery is possible for anyone
In addition to following an evidenced-based treatment regimen, adolescents also have access to psychiatrists, community support specialists, counselors, social workers, and psychologists through the COMTREA Children and Youth Division.
Addiction is also a family disease. Families who live close enough to participate in weekly family sessions on site are encouraged to do so. Those families who do not live near the Athena Adolescent C-STAR Program will be given referrals to agencies close to their homes.
The Athena Adolescent C-STAR Program includes residential and outpatient services. Our outpatient services consist of multiple levels including full day treatment services. There is also a gender specific program for adolescent females within our outpatient services. For more information on our residential and outpatient services, please click on the sidebar to the right of this page.
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