About Shields for Families
Services
Type of Care
Substance use treatment; Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Outpatient; Intensive outpatient treatment; Regular outpatient treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Pharmacotherapies
Medication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; Trauma-related counseling; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency; State mental health department; State department of health
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Cash or self-payment
Payment Assistance Available
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Young adults; Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients; Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with HIV or AIDS; Clients who have experienced sexual abuse; Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Outreach to persons in the community; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders; Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups; Housing services; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support; Employment counseling or training
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling; Vocational training or educational support (for example, high school coursework, GED preparation, etc.)
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking permitted in designated area
Age Groups Accepted
Adults; Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female
Language Services
Spanish
Ancillary Services
Case management service; Child care for clients' children; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance
