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About Epoch Counseling Center Our Mission
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To help those whose lives have become
seriously disrupted by alcohol and other drugs become substance
free and begin to assume direction in their lives.
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To keep children and adolescents from
beginning to use alcohol and other drugs as a means of coping.
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 Depending on their need,
clients may be involved in individual, group, family or couples
counseling. In addition to drug use, addiction causes problems in many
areas. We encourage our clients to discuss any concerns including
relationships, family, school, work and self-esteem. The time spent in
counseling and support services vary by individual. Clients are
encouraged to stay in counseling until s/he has reached the goals set in
partnership with their counselor and until s/he feels more positive
about his/her life situation. The average length of treatment is 6
months.
Anyone interested in our
services may call or visit to schedule an intake appointment where a
counselor will speak with the individual about his/her needs and
background. If the individual decides to pursue counseling, an
appointment with a counselor is scheduled. During the intake
appointment, an assessment is conducted to determine which
services will best meet those needs. All counseling conversations remain
confidential. An information release form must
be signed if the client would like this information released to
any person or agency other than Epoch Counseling Center.
Epoch Counseling Center also
provides counseling, prevention and drug education to schools at all
grade levels. Our counselors perform school-based assessments of
students at high risk for addiction and mental health problems, and they
conduct groups for those who currently have problems with alcohol and
other drugs. In addition, we offer substance abuse education to
community organizations.
Most of our funding is
through grants from the Maryland State Alcohol and Drug
Abuse Administration, Baltimore County Bureau of Substance Abuse, and
Baltimore County Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools. |
