Brief Intervention is an evidence-based psycho-educational tool for early-stage mild or moderate users. It is conducted as a confidential, one-on-one two-part series, with an optional 3rd session which includes interested parent/guardians.
Substance Abuse Brief Intervention
BRIEF INTERVENTION: for Substance Using Adolescents
Alcohol and other drug early intervention sessions for teens
Covid-19 Update - 10/7/2020: Our Brief Interventions program is indeed functioning. But due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the sessions are conducted on a virtual platform. Please contact us by email or phone if you wish to refer to the program or have any questions.
CALL TODAY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: 707-444-0153
ABOUT BRIEF INTERVENTIONS
In these interactive one-on-one confidential sessions we focus on raising awareness of problems and recommending specific changes or activities. The youth participant leads the way in identifying the positive changes they will make. The goal is for participants to be able to make informed decisions and to choose the best options for their health and safety.
Sessions Cover:
- Choices and consequences
- Gauging their readiness to change
- Identifying resources and supports
- Empowering youth to make positive changes through an action plan
Who Should Attend Brief Interventions for Substance Use?
- Youth who are engaging in alcohol and/or other drug use
- Early-stage mild or moderate juvenile users
- Youth who have had some trouble with the law/school/home or are completing probation/court requirements
BACKGROUND
Since 2011, Humboldt County Teen Court has offered this evidenced-based two-part series called Brief Interventions for Substance Using Adolescents. This is an evidence-based psycho-educational tool for early-stage mild or moderate juvenile users. The sessions are offered on an ongoing one-on-one basis with an adult facilitator and based on Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, and Cognitive Behavior techniques. Teens and their parents are referred to the Brief Intervention sessions from either a Probation Officer, School disciplinary officer, Police Diversion officer, or Teen Court jury or they can come to the sessions on their own. The focus of the sessions is to address destructive behavior, talk about good decision making and how to implement positive changes.
Brief Interventions for Substance Using Adolescents is on the SAMHSA National Registry for Evidence-Based Programs as Teen Intervene.
Prior to 2011 (from 2007-2011), in partnership with the Humboldt County Public Health Department, Humboldt County Teen Court offered a monthly workshop called “Alcohol, Other Drugs, Driving and the Law” to the community. Teens were referred to this workshop by Probation officers, Teen Court juries, or chose to attend on their own. Though we are no longer working in partnership with DHHS, Brief Interventions continues to build upon the legacy of that program.
CALL TODAY TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT: 707-444-0153
