POSITIVE CHANGES Helping people through a full continuum of care. SUMMER 2016 WOMEN on the path TO RECOVERY omen are the fastest-growing segment for substance use Wdisorders in the . According to the Federal Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, about 2.7 million women in the United States abuse drugs or alcohol and suffer from substance use disorders. Sadly, many women are reluctant to acknowledge their struggles and seek support.

Some of the more common and challenging obstacles include: treating the behavioral health issue strength and power, but her drug while ignoring the addiction. use put her on a downward spiral Child Welfare - Women with children eventually resulting in homelessness. often confront the possibility of Luckily, each day more and more being temporarily separated from women are turning to treatment for “I came to Cenikor at 37 years old with their children or losing legal custody. their substance use disorders and are the mentality of a 13 year old. I had not As women are often the primary or finding a path to recovery. Despite grown-up and had no idea who I was.” solitary care giver, the difficulties are the stigmas that persist about Carla had her share of struggles in the two-fold. Women may turn to substance use disorders, the women Cenikor program, being terminated from substance use as a way to cope on the path of recovery are so much Deer Park and later admitted in Baton with the struggles of life as a care more than their past or their addictions. Rouge, but she learned to find her way giver, but are also less likely to seek They are our mothers, daughters, outside of her negative behaviors and to treatment as they do not want to granddaughters. They are our friends, a place of self-respect. “While working lose their children. teachers, mentors. They are innovators, my program, I focused on being a true entrepreneurs, leaders. “We recognize role model for the females in population. Personal Trauma - Women with a the obstacles women face with Learning the true meaning of respect history of physical and/or sexual addiction, and offer tailored care to was powerful for me.” Carla completed trauma often turn to substance suit their special needs. From our the Baton Rouge long-term program, use as a coping mechanism. specialized female and PPI programs, to took part in Cenikor’s intern program our counseling and women’s only areas, and now serves as Business Manager Financial Burdens - Women tend to we strive to help women rebuild their for Deer Park. have greater concerns about paying lives,” said Bill Bailey, CEO. At Cenikor, for treatment in comparison to their we are driven to help these women find male counterparts, as many women their way along their path of recovery. often earn less, are underemployed Join us as we celebrate women on or unemployed. Carla’s powerful story is a testament the path of long-term recovery, at of a woman in recovery. our on Psychological and Emotional - Annual Women’ s Luncheon Women often view their own “I grew up in a great house and my Friday, July 1st at our Facility. substance use as a temporary parents were not addicts. I had coping mechanism, turning to everything I needed, including love, To RSVP or for more information, contact: substances to help them manage but something was always missing.” the demands of the work/life says Carla Crochet, Cenikor Graduate Carla Crochet balance. Women often believe and Business Manager. Carla was that their substance use is the introduced to drugs at 13 which 281.476.0088 outcome of anxiety or depression, temporarily filled that void with false [email protected]

1.888.CENIKOR www.cenikor.org Cenikor Foundation l 1 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT uring the past the growing options for treatment and We deliver state of the art treatment 12 years with support, nearly 27 million Americans are programs where adults and adolescents DCenikor, I grappling with substance use disorders. can come to address substance abuse have witnessed a in a safe and supportive environment. shifting perception Recently the Senate passed the We continue to expand locations, add on substance abuse Comprehensive Addiction and programs, and increase staff to meet the as treatment Recovery Act (CARA) 94-1. The needs of the clients we serve. I am proud options grow, measure would authorize nearly $80 of the team’s hard work which led to stories of successful million for drug abuse treatment and many positive changes here at Cenikor. recovery are shared, prevention across the nation. If passed Each day, I am honored to be a part of and the stigma in the House this effort would reflect this dynamic, dedicated, and devoted around addiction subsides. The another positive step to combat the family. American people are recognizing addiction problem. Cenikor is proud the destructive impact on our to be part of the solution. communities when substance use disorders are ignored, and the positive Each day, Cenikor helps people find the impact of long term recovery. Despite right treatment program to suit their Bill Bailey, President/CEO the change in public perception, and needs, their recovery and their lives.

VolUNTEER Spotlight: Sherrie Johnson ven before Park and discovered a new calling. acclimate as responsible members she joined the A faithful donor, volunteer, mentor, golf of their community. “When our church E Advisory Board tournament participant, and Advisory has its annual garage sale, Cenikor of Cenikor’s Board member, Sherrie has developed sends their clients to help us. We Houston Facility, a deep rapport with clients and staff couldn’t do without them.” Like Sherrie Johnson alike. Sherrie is an advocate for Cenikor Sherrie, Cenikor is committed to forged a profound and shares our story with others who seeing the best in people and belief in the also want to make a positive impact. helping them to achieve it. program’s ability Along with two personal friends, she to change lives. teaches a women’s Bible Study, and “I never miss a graduation. I love to Sherrie is always eager to visit when watch the parents’ faces and see their After taking a mentoring class at a resident requests prayer. tears of joy because they’re getting her church, Deer Park First Baptist, their sons and daughters back. This Sherrie was soon working with a “Volunteering is a two-way street,” great program helps clients find their young woman in recovery. The mentee Sherrie said. Cenikor eagerly volunteers way back to a lifestyle that’s worthy relapsed and found her way to Cenikor. in the community, which helps the of them.” Sherrie visited her at the facility in Deer clients to rebuild their self-worth and

AMBULATORY Detox services enikor is introducing ambulatory Cenikor’s Ambulatory Detoxification detoxification to our continuum of services include: Ccare. For individuals experiencing active minimal withdrawal symptoms, • Physical exam ambulatory detoxification services are • Supervised care overseen by a available at multiple facilities. During licensed medical director this critical period in the treatment • Individualized treatment plan process, it is important that medical • Medication to minimize symptoms intervention and support is provided • Counseling with licensed therapist to assure patient safety and comfort. • Orientation to AA/NA support groups • Discharge planning and referral Contact us to learn more. • Convenient hours

2 l Cenikor Foundation 1.888.CENIKOR www.cenikor.org TESTIMONIAL: MATTHEW Adolescent OUTPATIENT SERVICES ow at 15, Matthew knows where he Franklin, is home to one of went wrong. More importantly, he is Cenikor’s satellite counseling facilities, Nlearning to make the right choices so which brings services and licensed his future can be successful. clinical counselors to small towns and rural areas. Cenikor’s satellite outpatient Trying to find his place at a new school model provides six-week evidence-based was not as easy as 13-year-old Matthew outpatient group counseling programs would have hoped. He drifted to the for adolescents and their families. wrong crowd and began smoking Matthew fit right in. He and four other marijuana to fit in. A year later, one of adolescents met with the counselor twice his new friends suggested they break a week to discuss the addictive effects of into a nearby house just for kicks. chemical substances and how to say no. “We learned things to do at school or at That burglary marked a significant a party to avoid drugs” he said about his moment in his life, that sparked the experience in the program. chance for a new beginning for Matthew. Caught on camera, he “I liked the counselor,” Matthew was identified within a few days, yet expressed. “He wasn’t there to judge Matthew says he had already seen or punish us. He got to know us and the error in his ways. “Every day when was someone we could really talk to. I saw the house, I felt shame. I had to Having other kids there made it better. young adult. Matthew is living well stop – not because the probation We understood each other.” with the principles of self-respect and officer said to, but because I wanted personal responsibility. “I like the kids to. The break-in haunted me.” Today, Matthew is enjoying a new life in Franklin. It’s a better environment,” that involves family, free-time and Matthew exclaimed. In the midst of this troubling situation, four-wheelers. The ninth-grader joined two very good things happened. Future Farmers of America and is proudly Matthew knows his future looks different. Matthew moved to Franklin, Texas, to raising rabbits. He is doing much better “There will be no drugs and no crime. live with his grandparents and a wise in school and making friends that share I’ve put that behind me.” probation officer suggested counseling. his focus on being a healthy, happy

CENIKOR’S CONTINUUM OF CARE is expanding

enikor is embarking on a strategic non-profit promoting community and The partnership will enhance Cenikor’s partnership with the Hays Caldwell family enrichment through substance continuum of care, bringing an arm of CCouncil on Alcohol and Drug abuse education, prevention, treatment skilled professionals with tremendous Addition (HCCADA). HCCADA is a 501(c)3 and advocacy. experience in prevention services, expanding Cenikor’s footprint across HCCADA’s comprehensive programs Texas and , and furthering provide robust services in the Hays HCCADA’s strength in San Marcos and AMBULATORY Detox services and Caldwell counties. “As Cenikor the surrounding communities. The and HCCADA enter this partnership, partnership is on track to be completed Cenikor is looking forward to adding by September 1, 2016. to our continuum of care and to providing support to the local communities,” said Bill Bailey, CEO. DETOXIFICATION

PREVENTION ADULT MILESTONES “HCCADA is excited to join the Cenikor SHORT TERM TO SUCCESS family thereby gaining the infrastructure, FULL CONTINUUMCONTINUUM experience and resources to further our OFOF CARE ADOLESCENT mission of quality care,” says Grace Davis, INPATIENT ADULT Director of Outpatient and Prevention LONG TERM ADULT Services and Former Executive Director & ADOLESCENT OUTPATIENT for HCCADA.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Baton Rouge Waco Annual Voices for Recovery Community Luncheon Annual Voices for Recovery Community Luncheon Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Boudreaux’s Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at Waco Convention Center

Contact: Dennis Forrest, Facility Director Contact: Eric Jeter, Facility Director 225.218.1960 l [email protected] 254.224.8881 l [email protected] Fort Worth Houston Adolescent Inpatient 19th Annual Sporting Clay Shoot Ongoing Speaking Series & Mentoring Program Friday, July 15, 2016 at Dallas Gun Club Cenikor is seeking individuals to speak to adolescents about educational and career opportunities, such as: certifications, Annual Voices for Recovery Community Luncheon trade schools, art institutes or culinary school. Friday, October 7, 2016 at Colonial Country Club Mentors are needed to help guide our adolescents toward Contact: Don Goad, Senior Manager becoming responsible adults free from substance use disorders. 817.921.2771 l [email protected] Contact: Lourdes Carrillo, Facility Director Houston 817.921.2771 l [email protected] Annual Women’s Luncheon Friday, July 1, 2016 at the Houston Facility Baton Rouge l Fort Worth l Houston Join us at one of our Discover the Change luncheons to Annual Voices for Recovery Community Luncheon learn more about how we help individuals, their families Monday, September 26, 2016 at Houston Marriott West Loop and the communities we serve. Complimentary lunch will be served during this informational session along Contact: Eugene Hall, Facility Director with a guided facility tour. Contact [email protected] 281.476.0088 l [email protected] for the next luncheon in your area.

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