Services

Intensive-In-Home Services (IIH)

The Intensive In-Home program is managed by a licensed clinical therapist who oversees a team of three professionals dedicated to delivering person-centered and family-oriented treatment. This program specifically targets children and adolescents at risk of being placed outside their homes or those requiring stabilization within their family environment and/or in a designated setting. The team involvement aims to equip caregivers with effective parenting skills that help maintain or stabilize the child or adolescent's well-being. The approach incorporates Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and interventions to foster positive outcomes.

Goals of Intensive In-Home Services

• Provide individual and family therapeutic services that address high-risk behaviors, emotional and mental health problems.
• Provide first-responder intervention and support to address crisis situations.
• Link to appropriate community services and resources
• Prevent out-of-home placement for the child or adolescent.

Community Support Team (CST)

Community Support Team services (CST) represent a community-oriented approach to mental health and substance use rehabilitation for adults facing complex challenges. These services are designed to empower individuals to thrive within their communities by offering essential support, rehabilitation, and effective symptom management.

Goals of Community Support Team (CST)

• Community Support Team (CST) services are designed to assist individuals in managing their psychiatric and substance use symptoms, fostering stability in their mental health.
• The program emphasizes the enhancement of community living and interpersonal skills, enabling individuals to navigate daily life and engage positively with others.
• Community Support Team (CST) facilitates access to essential community resources, including housing, employment, and healthcare, ensuring individuals receive the support they need.
• Community Support Team (CST) provides intensive intervention, which aims to prevent crises that could result in hospitalization, thereby promoting a more stable environment.
• The initiative also empowers individuals to achieve self-sufficiency and independence, encouraging them to make informed decisions regarding their care and recovery.
• Community Support Team (CST) services seek to improve the overall quality of life for those facing mental health and substance use challenges, contributing to their well-being and resilience.

Certified Peer Support Specialist Services

At Ethos, we provide peer support services delivered by staff members who are Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS). A Peer Support Specialist is a mental health professional who has personally experienced recovery from a mental health or substance use disorder. They offer non-clinical assistance to individuals facing similar issues, utilizing their own journeys to inspire hope and encourage recovery. These specialists are equipped with training to provide support, guidance, and motivation to those striving to achieve or maintain their recovery.

Goals of Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)

• Ethos’s Peer Support Specialist is here to empower individuals by teaching self-advocacy skills and guiding them in effectively collaborating with their treatment plan goals.
• To assist individuals in their journey toward recovery from mental health issues or substance use disorders, enabling them to lead a meaningful and self-directed life.
• Peer support specialists play a crucial role in this process by empowering individuals to build self-confidence, develop advocacy skills, and effectively navigate systems to access essential resources.
• Through the Peer Support Specialist sharing of their personal experiences and providing encouragement, they instill hope and reinforce the belief in the possibility of recovery.
• Peer Support Specialist helps to cultivate connections among individuals in recovery, promoting a sense of community and alleviating feelings of isolation.
• Peer Support Specialist will meet the individual at their current stage without any judgment as they navigate the complexities of treatment, employment, housing, and personal relationships.

Substance Abuse Treatment

SACOT – Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Therapy

• SACOT most commonly refers to Substance Abuse Comprehensive Outpatient Treatment.
• It's a type of treatment program designed to help individuals overcome substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issue.
• The group meets 5 days per week, 4 hours daily and a light lunch will be provided.
• It includes individual, group, and family counseling.
• Introduction to relapse prevention strategies.
• Life skills training.
• Crisis contingency planning.
• Disease management education.
• Biochemical assays (e.g., urine drug screens).
• Other therapies like art therapy, music therapy, meditation, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) could also be implemented.

Goals of SACOT Treatment

• Maintaining Sobriety: SACOT plays a crucial role in maintaining sobriety by significantly reducing the likelihood of future relapse.
• Emphasis on Support: The program emphasizes the importance of building robust social support networks and encourages essential lifestyle changes that contribute to sustained recovery.
• Addressing Co-Occurring Disorders: SACOT is particularly advantageous for individuals facing co-occurring mental health disorders, as it often provides specialized therapies and psychiatric support to address these issues concurrently.
• Part of a Continuum of Care: SACOT serves as a vital component of a continuum of care, functioning as a transitional step from more intensive treatments, such as residential care, or as an enhancement to less intensive options like Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOPs).

SAIOP – Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program

• SAIOP, or Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program, is a structured, evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders.
• It provides intensive therapeutic support while allowing individuals to maintain their daily routines.
• The group meets 3 days per week for 3 hours.
• It is a form of outpatient care that offers more structure and clinical oversight than traditional outpatient programs, but with more flexibility than residential or inpatient treatment.
• Comprehensive Support for SAIOP includes individual and group counseling, family counseling, drug testing, relapse prevention strategies, life skills training, and crisis intervention.

Goals of SAIOP Treatment

• Achieving abstinence from addictive substances is the primary objective, while secondary goals encompass sustained improvements in overall health and the cultivation of meaningful relationships with family and friends.
• Learning skills to enhance their ability to secure and maintain employment
• Developing skills for emotional regulation to alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Ultimately, these efforts aim to reduce the likelihood of future relapse.
• Learning and implementing appropriate coping skill efforts aim to reduce the likelihood of future relapse.

Outpatient Treatment

• Individual Mental Health Counseling: Individual therapy is a one-on-one form of psychotherapy where a person meets with a licensed mental health professional to address personal challenges, develop coping strategies, and work towards mental well-being.
• Family Counseling: It focuses on improving relationships and communication patterns within a family unit. It helps families address issues such as mental health conditions, relationship conflicts, and behavioral problems by examining the family as a system of interconnected individuals.
• Substance Abuse Individual Counseling: This service provides one-on-one counseling focused on helping individuals understand and address substance use behaviors. Sessions are tailored to support recovery by identifying triggers, developing healthy coping strategies, setting achievable goals, and preventing relapse. Counseling may also address co-occurring mental health concerns and support long-term sobriety and personal stability.

Goals of Outpatient Treatment

The goal is to foster healthier interactions and dynamics among family members or family counseling is available at the discretion of the client.

The focus on learning coping skills to assist with recovery from illicit substances. Includes psycho-educational groups and skill-building exercises.

Medication Management Services

• Med clinic prescribes Suboxone, Vivitrol, and Psychiatric medications
• Days/Times for the clinic vary

Med Clinic Process/Information

• Client will need to complete an assessment.
• Assessor will then complete a referral form and get it to the Liaison for Med Clinic.
• Client will be seen weekly or monthly to be determined by provider.
• Once he/she is stabilized, the frequency will change.
• He/she will be seen by a medical provider or a physician’s assistant who is licensed in the State of NC.
• Accepts NC Medicaid and commercial insurance.
• Drug screening is mandatory and will also be taken randomly.
• MAT medications, including Suboxone and Subutex, are accessible; however, the decision rests with the medical provider's discretion on whether you are suitable for the program.