Nashville Drug Court Support Foundation
Programs
Description
DC4 currently employs 5 full-time counselors to provide addiction treatment and re-entry preparation to residential program participants. Michael Baron, MD, is the program's volunteer Medical Director and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works with the DC4 Nurse Practitioner to oversee medication needs for program participants. The DC4 Treatment Director, oversees oversees the counseling staff. Residential program monitors and community service coordinators assist with providing program services. A Program Director oversees the daily operations at DC4 with case development and community supervision included in the overall program structure. Counselors serve program residents in Phase I, II, and III residents and there is one aftercare counselor. Grief and trauma education is provided to participants to address some of the underlying issues related to participants current substance abuse and mental health issues. Treatment services are generally delivered in the following phases:
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DC4 currently employs 5 full-time counselors to provide addiction treatment and re-entry preparation to residential program participants. Michael Baron, MD, is the program's volunteer Medical Director and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner works with the DC4 Nurse Practitioner to oversee medication needs for program participants. The DC4 Treatment Director, oversees oversees the counseling staff. Residential program monitors and community service coordinators assist with providing program services. A Program Director oversees the daily operations at DC4 with case development and community supervision included in the overall program structure. Counselors serve program residents in Phase I, II, and III residents and there is one aftercare counselor. Grief and trauma education is provided to participants to address some of the underlying issues related to participants current substance abuse and mental health issues. Treatment services are generally delivered in the following phases:
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Description
Phase Two-B: Transition Planning and Preparation for Re-entry.- Minimum of 6 weeks prior to graduation.- Successful work on relapse prevention.- In conjunction with the referring drug court, develop a written plan for transitioning to the referring drug court.- Continue to participate in all groups, lectures, individual sessions, and community activities.- Continue to participate in community service.- During Phase Two-B, privileges may be modified or restricted in order to encourage a focus on preparing for transition to the referring drug court and outpatient living.- Attend Court with Presiding Judge twice per month.- Become clinically ready for transition back to referring drug court.- Continuing progress in recovery.
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Phase Two-B: Transition Planning and Preparation for Re-entry.- Minimum of 6 weeks prior to graduation.- Successful work on relapse prevention.- In conjunction with the referring drug court, develop a written plan for transitioning to the referring drug court.- Continue to participate in all groups, lectures, individual sessions, and community activities.- Continue to participate in community service.- During Phase Two-B, privileges may be modified or restricted in order to encourage a focus on preparing for transition to the referring drug court and outpatient living.- Attend Court with Presiding Judge twice per month.- Become clinically ready for transition back to referring drug court.- Continuing progress in recovery.
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Description
In 2004, the NDCSF began working with the Governor's Task Force on Methamphetamine and DC4 to implement a long-term residential program for methamphetamine addicted offenders from across Tennessee. In 2005, DC4's overall program expanded to include up to 30 beds for methamphetamine addicted offenders from across the state. This program is still operating today as a part of the overall structure of DC4. The statewide capability of DC4 also includes assistance for eligible offenders who are addicted to prescription and illicit drugs which have devastated communities across our state. For more information about this program, please contact DC4 at 615-862-4220 and ask to speak with Alarick Pruitt - Case Developer or email alarickpruitt@jis.nashville.org.
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In 2004, the NDCSF began working with the Governor's Task Force on Methamphetamine and DC4 to implement a long-term residential program for methamphetamine addicted offenders from across Tennessee. In 2005, DC4's overall program expanded to include up to 30 beds for methamphetamine addicted offenders from across the state. This program is still operating today as a part of the overall structure of DC4. The statewide capability of DC4 also includes assistance for eligible offenders who are addicted to prescription and illicit drugs which have devastated communities across our state. For more information about this program, please contact DC4 at 615-862-4220 and ask to speak with Alarick Pruitt - Case Developer or email alarickpruitt@jis.nashville.org.
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The NDCSF operates the Morgan County Residential Recovery Court (MCRRC) which was established in 2013, to allow the state to divert people in need of substance abuse treatment or mental health services from prison beds to effective treatment programs that are evidence-based and proven to have a larger impact on reducing recidivism. MCRRC also allows for prison beds to be reserved for those violent offenders who are in most need of them. MCRRC offers services on a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week basis serving up to 80 non-violent felony male drug offenders annually from 'referring community recovery courts' across the state with well established 'outpatient/aftercare programming', however are lacking in residential treatment programming. Modeled similar to the Davidson County Drug Court's Residential Program Component, the Recovery Court model provides for continuous judicial supervision by the MCRRC Presiding Judge while in the residential program. Each resident must stand before the Presiding MCRRC Judge, at least twice per month, and be praised for progress or admonished for lack of effort or non-compliance. Judicial sanctions are also issued which can range from a period of time in the jail general population to additional community service work to restrictions or revocation of privileges. Establishing and maintaining abstinence is the single most important factor in successful program participation. To ensure compliance with the requirement for abstinence, both scheduled and random drug screens are administered throughout each resident's participation in the program. The treatment team will determine the length of time a participant must remain abstinent prior to completion of the program. For more information about this program and to refer an individual, please contact Dr. Jennie Jobe at jennie.mcrrc@gmail.com
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The NDCSF operates the Morgan County Residential Recovery Court (MCRRC) which was established in 2013, to allow the state to divert people in need of substance abuse treatment or mental health services from prison beds to effective treatment programs that are evidence-based and proven to have a larger impact on reducing recidivism. MCRRC also allows for prison beds to be reserved for those violent offenders who are in most need of them. MCRRC offers services on a 24-hour-a-day, 7-day-a-week basis serving up to 80 non-violent felony male drug offenders annually from 'referring community recovery courts' across the state with well established 'outpatient/aftercare programming', however are lacking in residential treatment programming. Modeled similar to the Davidson County Drug Court's Residential Program Component, the Recovery Court model provides for continuous judicial supervision by the MCRRC Presiding Judge while in the residential program. Each resident must stand before the Presiding MCRRC Judge, at least twice per month, and be praised for progress or admonished for lack of effort or non-compliance. Judicial sanctions are also issued which can range from a period of time in the jail general population to additional community service work to restrictions or revocation of privileges. Establishing and maintaining abstinence is the single most important factor in successful program participation. To ensure compliance with the requirement for abstinence, both scheduled and random drug screens are administered throughout each resident's participation in the program. The treatment team will determine the length of time a participant must remain abstinent prior to completion of the program. For more information about this program and to refer an individual, please contact Dr. Jennie Jobe at jennie.mcrrc@gmail.com
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Description
Phase One: Assessment and Orientation.- Minimum of 6 weeks.- Must stay with Big Brother throughout the day.- Undergo assessments, which may include, but not limited to: education, mental health, employment, chemical dependency, and/or medical.- Participate in all groups, lectures, individual sessions, and community activities.- Participate in community service.- No social pass or meeting pass privileges.- Restricted use of telephone only as permitted by the Counselor.- Complete autobiography.- Complete assigned work on Steps 1 through 3.- Demonstrate knowledge and acceptance of the MCRRC rules and policies.- Attend Court with Presiding Judge twice per month.- Demonstrate positive progress in recovery.
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Phase One: Assessment and Orientation.- Minimum of 6 weeks.- Must stay with Big Brother throughout the day.- Undergo assessments, which may include, but not limited to: education, mental health, employment, chemical dependency, and/or medical.- Participate in all groups, lectures, individual sessions, and community activities.- Participate in community service.- No social pass or meeting pass privileges.- Restricted use of telephone only as permitted by the Counselor.- Complete autobiography.- Complete assigned work on Steps 1 through 3.- Demonstrate knowledge and acceptance of the MCRRC rules and policies.- Attend Court with Presiding Judge twice per month.- Demonstrate positive progress in recovery.
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In 2008, NDCSF helped lead a collaborative initiative between DC4 and the Davidson County Mental Health Court resulting in an expansion of DC4 to include residential programming for Mental Health participants. This initiative originally lasted about 90-120 days. After reviewing program outcomes and discussions with each program's team, the partnership was modified to allow participants to complete the program at their own individual pace. The average length of stay for these individuals the DC4 residential program is 9-12 months and may be extended based on the participant's needs. A combined effort between the two specialty court programs and support provided by the NDCSF ensures comprehensive residential services are provided and a comprehensive aftercare plan is in place to help these participants transition successfully back into society prior to coining out of the residential program. For more information about Mental Health Court Program contact Mark Winslow 615-862-8320 .
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In 2008, NDCSF helped lead a collaborative initiative between DC4 and the Davidson County Mental Health Court resulting in an expansion of DC4 to include residential programming for Mental Health participants. This initiative originally lasted about 90-120 days. After reviewing program outcomes and discussions with each program's team, the partnership was modified to allow participants to complete the program at their own individual pace. The average length of stay for these individuals the DC4 residential program is 9-12 months and may be extended based on the participant's needs. A combined effort between the two specialty court programs and support provided by the NDCSF ensures comprehensive residential services are provided and a comprehensive aftercare plan is in place to help these participants transition successfully back into society prior to coining out of the residential program. For more information about Mental Health Court Program contact Mark Winslow 615-862-8320 .
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This phase is a minimum of 4 weeks in length. During this phase, the residents complete orientation and any other assessments needed to develop the treatment plan. Residents stay at the residential facility 24 hours, 7 days a week during this phase. Residents are drug tested on a random basis.
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This phase is a minimum of 4 weeks in length. During this phase, the residents complete orientation and any other assessments needed to develop the treatment plan. Residents stay at the residential facility 24 hours, 7 days a week during this phase. Residents are drug tested on a random basis.
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This phase is a minimum of 12 weeks in length. During this phase, residents work treatment plans bundled with a wide range of services including individual, group, family, and drama therapy. Services are delivered through didactic approaches such as psycho-therapy, addictions treatment, medication group, relapse prevention, group therapy and coping strategies. Cognitive therapy and motivational interviewing are integrated with a 12-step based recovery program. Our therapeutic community incorporates vocational training, educational/GED training, life skills, cognitive behavioral interventions and community service work. Each resident performs a minimum of 200 hours of community service work while in the residential program. During this phase, residents are slowly integrated into the community by attending five outside support meetings of AA/NA/CA. Residents receive no less than 2 random drug screens per month during this phase.
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This phase is a minimum of 12 weeks in length. During this phase, residents work treatment plans bundled with a wide range of services including individual, group, family, and drama therapy. Services are delivered through didactic approaches such as psycho-therapy, addictions treatment, medication group, relapse prevention, group therapy and coping strategies. Cognitive therapy and motivational interviewing are integrated with a 12-step based recovery program. Our therapeutic community incorporates vocational training, educational/GED training, life skills, cognitive behavioral interventions and community service work. Each resident performs a minimum of 200 hours of community service work while in the residential program. During this phase, residents are slowly integrated into the community by attending five outside support meetings of AA/NA/CA. Residents receive no less than 2 random drug screens per month during this phase.
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This phase is a minimum of 12 weeks in length. During this phase, residents develop an initial aftercare plan with the counselor, begin employment or vocational training and maintain pursuits. Pass time is earned to begin the integration process back into the community. A program fee is charged to residents to include them in the financial responsibility to offset the cost of the program. Drug screens during this phase are very important for accountability. Residents receive no less than 2 random drug screens per month during this phase.
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This phase is a minimum of 12 weeks in length. During this phase, residents develop an initial aftercare plan with the counselor, begin employment or vocational training and maintain pursuits. Pass time is earned to begin the integration process back into the community. A program fee is charged to residents to include them in the financial responsibility to offset the cost of the program. Drug screens during this phase are very important for accountability. Residents receive no less than 2 random drug screens per month during this phase.
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This phase is a minimum of 6 months. Upon successful completion of the three-phase program residents are graduated to aftercare. Graduates are placed in transitional housing away from the facility and return to DC4 weekly for group therapy individual therapy and drug testing.
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This phase is a minimum of 6 months. Upon successful completion of the three-phase program residents are graduated to aftercare. Graduates are placed in transitional housing away from the facility and return to DC4 weekly for group therapy individual therapy and drug testing.
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Phase Two: Stabilization and Rehabilitation.Telephone, visitation and pass privileges according to the policies.- Establish a relationship with a sponsor.- Complete assigned work on Steps 4 through 8 and make a meaningful start on Step 9.- Participate in all groups, lectures, individual sessions, and community activities.- Participate in community service.- Successfully serve in trusted leadership positions.- Attend Court with Presiding Judge twice per month.- Demonstrate positive sobriety.
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Phase Two: Stabilization and Rehabilitation.Telephone, visitation and pass privileges according to the policies.- Establish a relationship with a sponsor.- Complete assigned work on Steps 4 through 8 and make a meaningful start on Step 9.- Participate in all groups, lectures, individual sessions, and community activities.- Participate in community service.- Successfully serve in trusted leadership positions.- Attend Court with Presiding Judge twice per month.- Demonstrate positive sobriety.
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Description
When a resident is admitted to MCRRC, he is assigned to another resident, a "big brother," whose responsibility is to assist andguide the new resident. Each new resident will begin in Phase One, an orientation period, for a minimum of six weeks and until the treatment staff determines that he is ready to be promoted to Phase Two. Graduation to either Phase Two or Phase Two-B, and subsequent graduation from the MCRRC program, will be based upon the evaluation of the treatment team and approval of the Presiding Judge. Demotion to a lower Phase is a possible sanction for violation of the Rules. A resident must satisfactorily complete all Phase requirements to be considered for graduation.
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When a resident is admitted to MCRRC, he is assigned to another resident, a "big brother," whose responsibility is to assist andguide the new resident. Each new resident will begin in Phase One, an orientation period, for a minimum of six weeks and until the treatment staff determines that he is ready to be promoted to Phase Two. Graduation to either Phase Two or Phase Two-B, and subsequent graduation from the MCRRC program, will be based upon the evaluation of the treatment team and approval of the Presiding Judge. Demotion to a lower Phase is a possible sanction for violation of the Rules. A resident must satisfactorily complete all Phase requirements to be considered for graduation.
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