Inter-Care views all drug dependencies as treatable diseases requiring professional attention. Our treatment staff is carefully selected to ensure that individuals and families receive the best care possible. We hope all treatment programs feel this way about their mission. We also feel that love and concern are essential ingredients in both treatment and recovery. Our professionalism and dedication reflect this philosophy. Professionalism is an expectation, but when all is said and done, only love "slays the monster."

Inter-Care is an outpatient treatment program with a focus on early recovery, long-term growth, and relapse prevention. We are licensed as both an Outpatient Treatment Program and an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program. Our services include a fully integrated approach to treatment that begins with a comprehensive assessment to ensure an individualized, effective treatment plan for each client. Because we believe chemical dependency affects the entire family, family involvement is rigorously encouraged. Treatment at Inter-Care is provided by a multi-disciplinary team, seamlessly coordinating medical, behavioral, alternative and twelve-step modalities in a dignified recovery environment. We are always sensitive to our clients' special circumstances and responsive to their needs and concerns. Confidentiality is carefully maintained and privacy is always respected. Our earliest objective is to build a trusting relationship. INTER-CARE is a supportive environment that promotes program participation and cultivates a positive attitude toward recovery.

No one approach to chemical-dependency treatment is right for everyone. Treatment planning is always based on an individualized comprehensive assessment and, to ensure the best possible outcome, is likely to include an integration of services. For this reason, Inter-Care offers a full complement of services to serve the needs of the individual and his or her family.

The start of treatment begins with a telephone call. Individuals, family members, or employers can call for an appointment and an initial intake session will be scheduled. Confidentiality is strictly maintained and clients are always treated in a dignified manner. The client will meet with a counselor who will explore the presenting problem and gather information on chemical dependency usage/treatment history, employment status and family history. A physical examination and psychological evaluation may be part of the intake process. Every client is assigned to a primary case manager who will discuss treatment expectations and the feasibility of family involvement. Individual counseling, recovery education and group counseling serve as core treatment functions while additional clinical activities will be mutually determined by the counselor and the client. (See listing of services under Outpatient Services.) Inter-Care is licensed to provide both outpatient treatment and intensive outpatient treatment -- a treatment option that will be reviewed at the clinical assessment session. If detoxification is indicated, an outpatient detoxification schedule will be started or client will be referred for inpatient treatment, if necessary.

Inter-Care provides day, evening and weekend services to meet the needs of its clients, families and work organizations. Individualized treatment plans are developed that allow clients to maintain their existing work and family schedules while fully participating in group, educational and one-on-one clinic activities. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. through 9:00 P.M.; Saturday, 9:00 A.M. through 1:00 P..M. At other times, a message can be left on our 24-hour hotline (800-252-5252). An appointment will usually be scheduled within 24 hours. Inter-Care accepts most major insurance and HMO plans, including medicaid. Self-payment plans are also available.