Prevention

CCSAP is active in the community at the grassroots level. Our goal is to stop alcohol and drug use before it begins. We speak to kids in the classroom and to parents in the community about the dangers of addiction through a coalition of concerned community leaders. We conduct single-session assessments with adolescents who have been identified as being at risk. We work closely with Collin County schools, the Teen Court, and the Juvenile Probation Department to link children in need with area treatment providers. The substance abuse assessment takes about an hour and a half and it consists of a one-on-one structured interview with the parent(s) and the child individually and together. Standardized questionnaires are used to determine the extent/level of the students’ involvement with alcohol/drugs. Then, at the end of the evaluation, the licensed counselor advises the parents on what steps to take to best help their child and the family.

Intervention

CCSAP helps people with identified substance abuse issues to face the problem and to get help. Adult assessment cost $20.00 and last from 30 minutes to an hour. CCSAP will provide assessments for any individual who is a resident of Collin County, but the majority of adult assessments are for people who have been convicted of an offense that involve alcohol (DWI) or drug possession. Walk-in and call-in referral services are also provided. If you or a loved one are in a crisis and need assistance, feel free to call or come in to the office and you will be seen on a first-come first-served basis. Employees of Collin County can also receive free and confidential referral service.

Because of the ever-present demand, CCSAP requires set appointments. Please call the office to make an appointment.

Treatment

Group counseling conducted for students attending area alternative schools by a licensed CCSAP staff member is provided on a limited basis. Due to the current small staff size, no additional counseling service is provided.

Resource Library

The CCSAP library contains alcohol and drug-related information on a variety of topics. Books, pamphlets, video tapes, and DVD's can be checked out for two weeks to anyone in the county.

Speakers Bureau

The CCSAP program director is available to speak to community groups about alcohol, drugs and related issues, free of charge.