Eden Dual Diagnosis Shields for Families
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2620 Industry Way, Suite A
Lynwood CA, 90262
Contact Phone: (310) 603-1098
Website: http://www.shieldsforfamilies.org/
Details: SHIELDS’ Eden Co-Occurring Program was developed for women who have lost custody of their children or who are at risk of losing custody of their children due to the impact of both mental health and substance abuse disorders. The Eden Program is unique in that it provides clients with extensive case management and mental health assistance while they are in treatment for substance abuse in order to re-engage in daily life and maintain or reunify the family unit. The staff is comprised of a dynamic group of professionals who provide comprehensive services such as counseling, therapy, child care during treatment hours, therapeutic nursery for toddlers that need special care, vocational/educational services as well as supportive services such as low cost housing and transportation and/or bus tokens that reduce barriers that may exist that prevent the engagement in the recovery process. Whether it be advocating for clients in court for the safe return of their children, or assisting the women in accessing permanent housing and educational/vocational opportunities, the program consistently produces a wide variety of success stories. Funded by the Department of Mental Health and the Department of Public Health’s Substance Abuse Prevention and Control Office, Eden is a family-centered day treatment program designed to provide a combination of individual, family and group mental health and substance abuse services including counseling, therapy, and vocational and educational services. In addition, parenting and Mommy & Me classes are provided in order to work with the mothers on reunifying and/or preserving their families. Each client has a treatment team consisting of a therapist, case manager, substance abuse counselor, psychiatrist, and child development specialist, as well as others as needed. On a monthly basis, women from the Eden program are reunified with their children, enrolled in educational/vocational training and have moved into long-term, stable housing due to staff linking the women to resources in the community and providing the necessary guidance and support throughout their recovery process. The average length of treatment is 12 months, during which time the women are provided with the necessary supports to gain stability in order to re-enter the workforce or continue their education. Housing is available to clients and their families who are able to maintain sobriety and demonstrate a commitment to the recovery process.