What is the SAMI Program?
SAMI
stands for Substance Abuse and Mental Illness. The
SAMI Program is designed for individuals struggling with
substance abuse and mental health issues. The program can benefit
individuals who occasionally abuse substances, or those who have
been addicted to drugs or alcohol for many years. The program can
assist those who suffer from depression, anxiety, thought problems,
trauma and many other mental and emotional problems. Often, people
diagnosed with a substance abuse disorder and mental illness have
difficulty finding treatment that addresses both issues. The
SAMI Program assists by providing assessment and treatment
focusing on the unique difficulties encountered by persons with both
diagnoses. The SAMI Program is a voluntary, short-term program
for persons 18 and older, which assists people to develop or
maintain their recovery and to promote mental health. The SAMI
Program often works cooperatively with the counseling and
psychotherapy department, the community support program and
psychiatric services.
What can I expect from the SAMI Program?
The goal of the
SAMI Program is to develop sobriety and mental stability. The
counseling offered addresses the unique way that substance abuse and
mental illnesses affect one another. The program offers both group
and individual counseling. Group topics include discussions of
mental illnesses and their treatment, relapse prevention, coping
strategies, stress management, improving relationships, anger
management, communication issues and creating a healthy lifestyle.
The group also incorporates traditional concepts such as those
offered in AA, as well as other techniques including social skills
and communication training. Individual treatment with the SAMI
Therapist includes an assessment, treatment planning, individualized
services including counseling and treatment coordination as needed.
Before beginning
the SAMI Program, individuals will meet with the SAMI
staff to assess their situation and plan for treatment based on
individual needs.
How can the SAMI Program help me?
The SAMI
Program helps individuals develop sobriety and stabilize mental and
emotional disorders. An emphasis is placed on learning to live a
healthy lifestyle through the development of healthy habits, gaining
skills to manage stress, communicating effectively, and coping with
the unique challenges of being dually diagnosed.
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