TREATMENT AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS

 Primary Purpose Recovery Centers is Licensed by the Georgia Department of Human Resources as an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program with a Residential Component.  We are an approved provider for the Georgia Department of Human Resources for ASAM Levels I, II.I  and III.I (American Society for Addiction Medicine).  We are Certified by, and an active member of, the Georgia Association of Recovery Residences (G.A.R.R.).  In addition we are an approved provider for the Georgia Board of Pardons and Parole.

 RECOVERY RESIDENCE (ASAM Level III.I):  Clients in the Recovery Residence (half-way house) live in a supportive alcohol/drug free environment in a community setting.  A Residential Manager is available to supervise various house activities.  An integral part of the Recovery Residence is community living.  The client's acceptance of responsibility for day to day living with other residents as well as participation in activities of the residence is seen as a major part of the treatment milieu.  All clients attend the Primary Care Program at Primary Purpose and, following completion of the Residential Component, are required to participate in the Aftercare Program for a minimum of nine months.  Continuation of a structured program allows the client the opportunity to discuss and handle problems encountered during re-entry into society as a person free of mood altering substances.  The cost of the Recovery Residence includes program fees, housing, utilities and the treatment program (Phases I � V).

 INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (ASAM Level II.I):  The Primary Care Program is a multi-phase program with emphasis on small group process, relapse prevention and aftercare planning.  Clients are required to attend regular 12-step meetings in the community and to complete a set of written assignments based on the 12-step programs.  All clients participate in the development of an individualized treatment plan to address specific needs as identified during the initial assessment.  Following successful completion of the outpatient program the client is required to attend the Aftercare Program (Phase VI) one time per week for a minimum of nine months.  Nursing and psychiatric assessments are available on site (on an as needed basis) at a reduced cost for clients enrolled in the level II.I program.

 AFTERCARE PROGRAM (Phase VI):  This Program is required for all clients who have completed the Primary Care program at Primary Purpose.  The Aftercare Program (Phase VI) clients meet one time per week for a minimum of nine months (39 weeks). 

 ADDICTION AWARENESS PROGRAM (ASAM Level I):  The Addiction Awareness Program is an intervention program designed to address lifestyle, attitudinal and behavioral issues of those individuals who have a history of Substance Abuse but do not meet the clinical criteria for Chemical Dependency.  This program meets the ASAM Level 1 Placement criteria required for driver's license reinstatement by the Georgia Department of Human Resources but is also appropriate for individuals with other substance related disorders who are not currently in need of a more intensive, long term alcohol and drug treatment program.

 EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT:  A Psychosocial assessment precedes entry into the Primary Care Program.  Clients who are mandated by the Court, or those referred by attorneys on a pre-trial basis, can be provided a written report including counseling and/or alternative sentencing recommendations. 

 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/ANGER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM:  The purpose of this program is to eliminate physical and emotional abuse.  Secondarily, it is to assist the offender in the recognition and elimination of distorted thinking which has led to abusive behavior.  This program assists the client in recognizing the consequences of his anger and violent behaviors toward his victims, himself and his community.  Clients involved in the Domestic Violence program attend once weekly group counseling sessions for six months.  The program includes an eight week component designed to educate the individual on Substance Abuse and Addiction and assists him in recognizing the link between alcohol/drug use and violence.  The Domestic Violence Program is operated by Genesis 8, LLC and is certified by the Georgia Commission on Family Violence.

 ELECTRONIC MONITORING:  Primary Purpose is able to accommodate the use of an electronic monitoring device in the recovery residence for those clients whose legal situation may require a higher level of supervision.