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PROGRAM NARRATIVE <br /> <br />Briefly describe what the program ~pects to achieve and why. At a minimum, the narrative should include the following information: <br />(0 Identify the staff and the~ respons~ilities to he pro.am, <br />(2) describe the physical facilities in which the se~ices will be delivered (3) discuss any areas of concern that couM affect the <br />success of the program (4) ~scuss why these resources used in the manner described should be expected to alter inappropr~te <br />behavior, (5) describe the referra~ screening and adm~sion procedures, (6) describe the means of working with youth and families. <br />(~ describe the dai~ program activities and (8) describe the term~ation procedures. <br /> <br />1. Program Staff include: <br /> <br /> A. Cabarrus County Center Director, Bruce Chambers, Ph.D. Supervises overall <br /> process and implementation of program. <br /> B. Esther Winters, Ph.D., Area Child and Youth Coordinator. Provides clinical <br /> supervision of individual cases being assessed and treated by Rick Helms. <br /> C. Leah Friday, ACSW, Cabarrus County Child and Youth Program Coordinator. Provides <br /> day to day supervision of the program and clinical supervision of substance abuse <br /> and mental health staff. <br /> D. Rick Helms, M.A. Provides on-site direct services including psychological <br /> assessments and evaluations; individual, group, and family therapy; consultation <br /> to court counselors; coordination of referrals for substance abuse assessment <br /> and treatment and appropriate groups conducted at Cabarrus Behavioral Healthcare. <br /> E. Betsy Karas, MHDL. Conducts therapy groups and individual and family therapy for <br /> referred clients at Cabarrus Behavioral Healthcare. <br /> F. Mona Sossamon, CAC. Provides substance abuse assessment and treatment. <br /> G. Tracy Sherrill, B.S. Provides substance abuse assessment and treatment. <br /> H. Paul Brar, M.D., Child Psychiatrist. Provides psychiatric evaluation and <br /> medication monitoring when needed. <br /> I. Sabrina Yelton, M.A. Conducts therapy groups and individual and family therapy <br /> for referred clients at Cabarrus Behavioral Healthcare. <br /> <br /> Physical Facilities: <br />A. Cabarrus County Courthouse office - site of direct psychological services provider. <br /> Used for evaluations, individual, group, and family therapy and consultation with <br /> other agency personnel. <br />B. Cabarrus Family Recovery Center. Offices of substance abuse counselors and site <br /> of individua~ group and family counseling for referred CBA clients. <br />C. Cabarrus Behavioral Healthcare. Offices of mental health therapists and administrativ, <br /> personnel. Site of individual, group, family counseling, and psychiatric services. <br />Areas of concern that may affect success: <br />Youth who are under the supervision of the Juvenile Court have a long history of <br />problematic behavior and may have a long history of substance abuse. In addition, <br />many of the families have developed dysfunctional patterns of interaction which <br />have exacerbated the inappropriate behavior exhibited by the youth. Because of <br />these factors, it is essential that the entire family be involved in the treatment <br />process. It is also important that the various agencies involved with the family <br />are in agreement regarding the course and goals of treatment. Failure of the family <br />and community to be involved in the youth's treatment greatly decreases the likelihood <br />of succ~$s. <br /> <br /> <br />