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PROGRAM NARRATIVE Briefly describe what the program axpec~ to achi~e and why. At a minimum, the narrative shouM ~clude the following information: (1) Identify ~e staff and ~e~ respons~ies to ~e program, (2) describe ~e physkd facdities ~ wh~h ~e se~kes w~ be delivered (3) discuss any areas of concern ~at couM affect ~e success of the program (4) disc~s why these resources used ~ the manner described shouM be expected to alter ~appropr~te ~ behav~ (5) descr~e &e referra~ screening and admiss~n prqcedures, (6) descr~e &e mea~ of working with you~ and families, (7) describe the daily program act~ities and (8) descr~e ~e term~n procedures. The Psychological Services to Juvenile Court Program will continue to provide assessment, treatment, and consultation as provided in the '94-'95 funding yegr. The position housed at the courthouse will be maintained ensuring availability to the court counselors and accessi- bility to the CBA referred youth. The persom in this pofition provides considerable services to the CBA referred youth; however, additional services, i.e. substance abuse assessment/treatment, and overflow willcontinue to be provided~by the other positions listed below, as part of this agreement. 1) Program Staff A. Center Director (Vacant): Supervises overall process and implementation of program. B. Esther M. Winters, Ph'.D. - Director of Child and Adolescent Services: Will provide clinical supervision, and supervise day to d~y operation of the program. C. Rick Helms, M.A. - Provides on-site direct serv{ces including psychological assessments and evaluations, individual, group and family therapy, as well as consultation to court c~unselors~ also coordinates referrals for substance abuse assessment and treatment, and for appropriate groups conducted at Cabarrus Center. D. Betsy Karas, MHDL - Conduct therapy groups at Cabarrus Center, may provide individual-- therapy if client needs warrants a female therapist. E. Mona Sossomang CAC (Certified Alcohol Counselor) - Will provide substance abuse assessment and treatment. F. Tracy Sherrill - Will provide substance abuse assessment and treatment. G. Paul Brar, M.D. - Child Psychiatrist - psychiatric evaluation and medication moni~ori ~ 2) Facilities when needed A. Cabarrus County Courthouse office - site of primary contact person. Used for evaluations, individual, group, and/or family therapy, as well as for consultation with other agency personnel. B. Cabarrus Family Recovery Center - houses offices of substance abuse counselors and group rooms used in the Adolescent Substance Abuse program. C. ' Cabarrus Mental Health Center - houses offices of administrative personnel and additional therapists. 3) Areas of Concern It is important to understand that by the time youth come to the attention of Juvenile Court they typically have of relatively long history of problematic behavior. Thus, it is essential that the family be wholeheartedly involved in the individual's treatment. It is also important that the various agencies involved with a family are in agreement regarding the desired course and outcome of treatment. Failure of the family and.community to be involved in a child's treatment decrease~ the likelihood of success. 4) Funding the full-time position located at the courthouse ensures that a Mental Health clinician is available to the juvenile court counselors and to the court for consultation, and to conduct psychological evaluations. This is useful in making decisions regarding~the placement and treatment needs of individuals. The funds budgeted for additional services basically ensures that CBA eligible youth and their families have access to all of the Child and Adolescent Services that Cabarrus Mental Health and Family Recovery Centers offer. Thus, the serv~.~es provided can be ~l~r~d ~ me~ thc needs of the vouth and his/her family, rather than bein~ limited