If you or a loved one are having difficulty with alcohol or other drugs, we will schedule a substance abuse evaluation for you. This evaluation will be a one-on-one session with a counselor and will typically take about 45 minutes to an hour. The purpose of the session is to see what’s going on with you and to see how we can best help in your current situation.
During the evaluation, the counselor will ask you questions regarding the reason you are coming to CTC, your legal history (if any), substance use history, questions about your family, how you are doing at work or school, etc.
At that visit, your counselor will let you know if an education or treatment program is recommended, and will provide you with options of how you can complete your program.
Preparation
We will send you (via TherapyMate) a few pages of paperwork. Please fill out everything to its entirety as soon as possible. If not completed at least 24 hours prior to your appointment, you will be charged a $50 rescheduling fee.
Please bring anything you may think is important as well as attend any court orders, attorney instructions, etc..
What To Expect During The Evaluation Interview
Expect to meet one-on-one with a counselor for approximately fifty minutes to discuss your situation. Those who have less complicated situations may take less time. More complicated situations may need extra time or an additional follow-up meeting. The counselor will discuss the details of the purpose of your visit and any relevant history. The counselor will gather other specific information about your life in order to paint an accurate description of your individual situation. At the end of the evaluation, the counselor will make a recommendation based on your clinical and legal needs.
Who Am I Meeting With?
Our master level therapists have been apart of Columbia Treatment Center for many years. We are confident you are in good hands.
The Importance Of Honesty
It is important to be open and honest during the evaluation process. We understand that often times there is shame and guilt associated with the reasons you came through our doors. We are not here to cast blame or judgment but are here to collect information and make recommendations. Without honesty, we are unable to do so. It can be scary to discuss details of your incident prior to a court case; we are on your side and want to help. The information gathered during the evaluation is used to make an appropriate clinical and legal recommendation.
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