TREATMENT SERVICES

900 East Main Street

Medford, OR 97504

541-779-2393

REFERRALS: David Spinella

Program Description

Youth and Family Counseling Services are provided to youth and their families who are having difficulties in daily living, displaying at-risk behaviors, having school problems, experiencing child/parent problems, have been the victim of physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse, have witnessed domestic violence, and/or have been referred by the Jackson County Juvenile Department for law violations. Services are provided on-site, as well as, by counselors who are placed in community schools. Services help troubled youth develop coping, communication, and life-management skills to lead a responsible and productive life. The staff delivers a compliment of counseling services (individual, group, and family) on select school campuses. Mental-health services are provided to clients in several Community Works programs. Masters level therapists provide therapy for children, adolescents, and their families at the Lithia Springs Programs, as well as, Youth and Family Counseling Services. Services include the development of complete psychosocial assessments, including mental status exams; service planning that includes the client and family’s participation; individual play and art therapy; family therapy for those clients who have viable families; group therapy; professional consultation; case management to coordinate services and plan discharge; psychiatric assessment for medication needs; and medication management for on-going medication needs.

Alcohol and Drug Services (out-patient and intensive out-patient services) are provided to clients of identified Community Works programs. Alcohol and drug services are required to meet the standards of OADAP (Oregon Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs). Community Works endeavors to have clients reduce substance abuse or achieve a substance-free life; maximize multiple aspects of life functioning; and learn to prevent or reduce frequency and severity of relapse. Alcohol and Drug Services include comprehensive assessment and treatment planning; individual counseling; group counseling; participation in community support groups (AA/NA) to include working with an appropriate sponsor; drug testing (urinalysis); twelve-step work for adolescents; and relapse prevention planning. When necessary, referrals are made to other community resources after discharge so that clients can continue to get the support they need to be clean and sober.

	YOUTH & FAMILY COUNSELING	ALCOHOL AND DRUG
Gender	Male & Female	Male & Female
Age	11 – 18	13 – 18
Capacity	Open	Open
Contract Agency	School Districts & Jackson Co. Mental Health	OADAP

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

400 Earhart

Medford, OR 97504

541-770-1270

REFERRALS: Mark Wolfe

Program Description

CrossRoads School provides alternative education and comprehensive support services to a diverse student population, including teen parents and other teens in need of alternative strategies and settings. Working together, students; parents; and staff share responsibility for creating an atmosphere conducive to learning and mutual respect. Crossroads School, an accredited high school, offers educational opportunities leading to a high school diploma, a GED, or transferable high school credits. Enhancement Group is designed for students that require a structured behavior modification program with hands-on based curriculum in a small group setting. The learning experience in this component is enhanced with other services such as counseling and social skills building. Bridges is a full-service alternative program for students who need a highly nurturing self-contained alternative setting. Students in this program must be able to work in groups of up to fifteen students. The Teen Parent Program is located within Bridges and offers a variety of additional services for pregnant or parenting students. Support Services offers mental-health counseling and alcohol and drug services (out-patient) to those students who request services. In addition, a nurse practitioner provides part-time health services on-site (in the school’s Health Clinic) to students with medical concerns.

	e group	bridges	credit RETRIEVAL
Gender	Male & Female	Male & Female	Male & Female
Age	14 – 17	14 – 21	16 – 21
Capacity	35	55	100
Contract Agency	School Districts	School Districts	School Districts

LITHIA SPRINGS PROGRAMS

695 Mistletoe Road, Suite H

Ashland, OR 97520

541-482-8906

REFERRALS: Stephanie Atkinson

Program Description

Lithia Springs School is an alternative high school offering individualized and small group instruction to emotionally and behaviorally disturbed youth, ages 13 to 18 years, who are placed in Lithia residential programs. Lithia Springs schools offer students an opportunity to attain a high-school diploma, earn high-school credits, or complete their GED. Individualized instruction is ensured by a computerized competencies program and a low student teacher. Services provided include development of IEP’s; diagnostic testing; small group instruction, computer training lab; credit retrieval and GED preparation. A vocational program that includes pre-vocational training and work experience is an integral part of the school. The school is also the home of Mission Candle Factory, a small manufacturing business that is utilized as a sheltered vocational experience for residents. Lithia Springs School is contracted by the Ashland School District. It is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges and is certified as a handicapped classroom by the Oregon State Department of Education.

Residential Treatment (Lithia Springs Girls & Lithia Springs Boys) programs provide 24-hour supervision for emotionally and behaviorally disturbed youth 13 to 18 years of age. These programs provide a safe, caring, and stable living environment. Services include: individual therapy and counseling, group therapy and counseling, recreation and fitness program, family treatment and re-integration, behavior management and a level-system, mental health treatment, psychotropic medication management, alcohol and drug abuse treatment, and transition and aftercare services. Youth are placed through Oregon Youth Authority or Services to Children and Families. Treatment programs provide services to those throughout the state, but most youth are from Jackson and Josephine counties. Successful completion of the program takes approximately nine months and is followed by a 90-day (or longer) aftercare phase.

Lithia Springs Proctor Program is a long-term treatment program for youth offenders, ages 16 to 18, who are preparing to live independently in the community. Youth are placed in proctor (specialized foster) homes while they are in the program. They attend Lithia Springs School on a daily basis where they receive educational, vocational, mental health, alcohol and drug, life skills, and behavioral rehabilitative services. Proctor homes are expected to provide a nurturing, supportive, and safe home environment for youth. The program is designed on a three-step level system that they must successfully complete. Once they have successfully completed the level system, youth must complete the transition and aftercare phase of the program. The primary goal of the program is to aid youth in becoming self-sufficient, successful and responsible members of the community.

	lithia springs school	residential treatment	proctor program
Gender	Male & Female	Male & Female	Male & Female
Age	13 – 18	13 – 18	16 – 18
Capacity	12 males / 12 females	12 males / 12 females	5 males
Contract Agency	Jackson County, State	State	State

COMMUNITY SERVICES

900 East Main Street

Medford, OR 97504

541-779-2393

REFERRALS: David Spinella

Program Description

Parent Education promotes non-physical forms of discipline and strives to strengthen parent/child relationships to prevent and stop child abuse and neglect. The program provides services for parents with children ages birth to ten. Activities include a seven-week parenting class, year-round parent education/support groups, Parents Anonymous support group, children's program, outreach, and phone support. The parenting curriculum focuses on self-esteem building, child development, natural consequences, and drug and alcohol prevention. The Children's Program is designed to provide high quality programming during both groups and classes. Children are offered violence prevention curriculum that builds esteem, enhances physical and social development, and presents similar concepts that parents are receiving about anger management, dealing with feelings, problem solving, conflict resolution and positive communication.

Help Line is Jackson County’s only 24-hour crisis hotline and information and referral service, answering over 20,000 calls annually. Help Line offers assistance to those in Jackson County who are experiencing crisis situations. Calls vary from simple requests for information to desperate pleas for help. Help Line offers support and information to people who have concerns regarding domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, homeless and runaway teens, loneliness and isolation and depression and suicide. Help Line offers screening for Community Works and other social service organizations, as well as, reassurance calls to the elderly who are living on their own.

Supervised Visitation and Custody Exchange provides experienced staff to assist families involved in child visitation and/or custody disputes. A safe comfortable environment is provided where children can maintain, develop, or enhance relationships with a non-custodial parent. This service is available to all community members. Families may be referred by the court system, social service agencies, attorneys or self-referral. Parents are able to make arrangements to utilize the Family Focus Visitation Center as a drop-off or pick-up point to transfer the child between homes. A supervisor will oversee the exchange. No contact between parents is needed. All exchanges will meet any court-mandated criteria.

Case-Management Programs provide services through several programs. One program is a juvenile crime prevention program that serves youth who are at high risk to re-offend or become a first-time offender (becoming involved in the juvenile justice system). CW provides case management for these youth (other components of the program are provided by community organizations other than CW). The Case Manager either provides the services or makes referrals to other organizations in the community. Most referrals come from schools and integration sites. Other case-management services are offered to families with children of any age who are involved in and referred by the Central Point Service Integration Team.

	parent education	supervised visitation	case management	helpline
Gender	Male & Female	Male & Female	Male & Female	All persons
Age	Parents & Children	All ages	Varies	All ages
Capacity	50 families 150 children	Varies	N/A	N/A
Contract Agency	County, City, State	County	County, City, United Way	County, City, United Way

HOMELESS AND RUNAWAY YOUTH SERVICES

900 East Main Street

Medford, OR 97504

541-779-2393

REFERRALS: David Spinella

Program Description

Drop-in Center serves homeless/runaway or at-risk teens, ages 11 to 22. Drop-in Centers: There are two drop-in centers (Ashland and Medford) where youth can come during the day to receive help and support. The drop-in centers offer access to laundry and showers, food and a kitchen for meal preparation; computer and internet access; phone for local and long-distance phone calls. Youth may receive mail; school supplies; bedding and household supplies; baby supplies; clothing and hygiene supplies. The centers are staffed by case managers and volunteers who are trained in crisis management and communication skills. Youth may be referred to mental-health services, drug or alcohol services, health services, or any other appropriate community services.

Independent Living Program works with youth referred by Child Welfare. To qualify, youth must be 16 years or older, be out of their home, and in substitute care (i.e. foster or shelter home). This program teaches life skills and prepares youth for living independently without parental or system support. Youth attend Life Skill Classes in a structured program. Classes are held weekly and are tailored to the needs of each youth. Youth are assessed for independent living readiness and are reassessed every six months to monitor their progress.

Transitional Living Program provides independent living support and services to youth who are preparing to live independently in the community. Youth are assessed prior to acceptance as to their need for intensive counseling, psychological or substance abuse treatment, vocational rehabilitation, etc. Clients may be placed with a host family, a group home, or in an apartment while they complete their education and/or work at a paying job. Assistance is provided for medical and dental needs, as well. Services provided include assessment of needs, individual counseling, case management, crisis management, life skills classes/groups (provide information on anger management, problem solving, communications skills building, drug and alcohol issues, health and wellness and personal responsibility), medical and dental assistance and referral to relevant community services (mental health/psychiatric therapy, substance abuse treatment, vocational rehabilitation, etc.). Clients receive work experience through the local Job Council where they participate in skills assessment, job search, and interview skills and paid on-the-job training.

Family Reunification (HomeRun) is a program that helps runaway youth reunite with their families. Short-term, intensive services include emergency shelter, individual and family counseling, case management (with an emphasis on parental involvement) and aftercare. The goal is to return the youth to a safe family living environment. Youth can access additional services when needed from other Community Works’ programs, and other agencies.

	DROP-IN Center	TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM	INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM	FAMILY REUNIFICATION
Gender	Male & Female	Male & Female	Male & Female	Male & Female
Age	11 - 22	16 - 21	16 - 21	All Ages
Capacity	Open	20-30 per yr sheltered	Varies
Contract Agency	Federal, State	Federal, State	State	Federal, State

VICTIM'S SERVICES

900 East Main Street

Medford, OR 97504

541-779-4357

REFERRALS: Anna D’Amato

Program Description

Dunn House Shelter offers safe refuge and support services for women and children who are escaping from domestic violence. Dunn House offers a comprehensive children's program. Weekly support groups and structured play activities for infants through teens are offered. Children's play therapy and parenting support and education are also available. Services provided include temporary shelter (including food and clothing); intake and assessment; court advocacy and legal referrals; referral to community resources; peer support and parenting support groups; information and education about domestic violence; outreach services; emergency transportation; instruction in non-violent parenting techniques; and health clinic. Children’s services include play therapy (provided by a therapist), structured play activities and weekly support groups. The staff of Dunn House are also available to provide training and education to the community regarding sexual violence and assault. The staff also works cooperatively with other local programs/agencies to coordinate client services and promote public awareness about domestic violence.

Dunn House Outreach provides outreach, referral and education to victims of domestic violence. Dunn House Outreach services are provided by advocates who work collaboratively with Adult and Family Services, Jackson County family courts, Jackson County corrections, the DA’s office, and Hispanic outreach. Services are also provided in isolated rural areas by two advocates who work with Child Welfare and the Rogue Family Center, as well as, directly in the community served. In addition, services are provided by a therapist/violence prevention specialist and a safety auditor who work closely with the law enforcement in these communities.

Sexual Assault Victims Services is a 24-hour support service to assist victims of sexual assault past and present. Volunteers carry cell phones and respond to calls by phone and in person to provide hospital and legal advocacy and emotional support. Sexual Assault Services provides immediate response to sexual assault victims, including accompanying victims to medical facilities, police stations, and court. Sexual Assault Services helps survivors of sexual violence regain control of their lives. Sexual Assault Services advocates are accessed by calling Helpline and are available 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Sexual Assault Services provides support and resources to approximately eight victims of sexual violence per month.

	dunn house Shelter	dunn house outreach	rape crisis
Gender	Women & their children	Women & their children	Victims of sexual assault
Age	All ages	All ages	All ages
Capacity	30	N/A	N/A
Contract Agency	Federal, County City, State	Federal, County City, State	Federal, County, City, State

Website: www.community-works.org

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