About Women and Children First
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.)
Residential/24-hour residential; Long-term residential; Short-term residential
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Type of Opioid Treatment
Does not treat opioid use disorders
Pharmacotherapies
Medication for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Anger management; Brief intervention; Cognitive behavioral therapy; Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; 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 department of health; Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF); Federally Qualified Health Center
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; SAMHSA funding/block grants
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult women; Pregnant/postpartum women; Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer/questioning (LGBTQ); Veterans; 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; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; TB screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; 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; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; 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
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping permitted in designated area
Ancillary Services
Residential beds for clients' children; Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services
