Uptown DUI Services

UPTOWN DUI SERVICES, DHS/DASA Licensed Circuit Court Approved Substance Abuse Counseling and Treatment Evaluations / For Employment / Personal / Circuit Courts /Probation and etc.

As a mental health/ substance abuse professional I work from a client-centered perspective. I am passionate about creating space that fosters health and healing in clients, as well as exploring avenues for personal growth and wellbeing. Focus is Evaluations, education, and treatment of DUI offenders, but we extend to anyone in need of alcohol/drug treatment or education. Also, psychological evaluations, primarily but not limited to, legal cases. Our connection interests would primarily be with Criminal Defense Attorneys. Our interests would be extended to Employee assistance programs. I have worked in the Substance Abuse / Mental Health Field for over 12 years Through my work experience, I have developed strong case management and counseling skills, which enables me to effectively provide services to at risk populations from diverse backgrounds. I also have great interpersonal skills that enable me to interact with co-workers and the diverse public as giving the needed services for the populations of those that is in need. CERTIFICATIONS / TRAININGS State of Illinois Department of Public Health Food Service Sanitation Certification 1999 ? Aids Foundation of Chicago Certified Ryan White Case /ORS Case Manager 6/2007 ? Chicago Department of Public Health HIV / AIDS Counseling and Training 8/2008 ? DASA QHEIC Certification 9/2008 ? DCFS Mandated Reporter 5/2009 ? IAODAPCA / CADC/MISA # 23591 1 10/2010 ? SOARS Trained ( SSI/SSDI) 8/2010 ? OTP Clinical Staff Education: Appropriate Use of Methadone in the OTP 7/2012 ? MAATP Certification #31548 7/2013 ? Problem Compulsive Gambler Counselor Training 10/2013 ? (UPTOWN DUI SERVICES ) DHS/ DASA Licensed DUI Service Provider 12/2014

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Focus is Evaluations, education, and treatment of DUI offenders, but we extend to anyone in need of alcohol/drug treatment or education. Also, psychological evaluations, primarily but not limited to, legal cases. Our connection interests would primarily be with Criminal Defense Attorneys. 1. Copy of your Court Purposes driving abstract (driving record current within 30 days of appointment) obtained from the Secretary of State Driving Facility or Hearing Officer 2. Blood alcohol test (BAC) result or the copy of “Notice of Summary Suspension” showing that you refused the test Your DUI Evaluation will include a classification level with recommendations for education, intervention counseling, outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment or residential treatment along with continuing care recommendations. Illinois DUI classification levels and requirements: Level I – Minimal Risk: • Driver Risk Education (10 hours min.) Level II – Moderate Risk: • Driver Risk Education (10 hours min.), plus • Intervention Counseling (12 hours min.), plus • Continuing Care recommendations Level II – Significant Risk: • Driver Risk Education (10 hours min.), plus • Outpatient Treatment (20 hours min.), plus • Continuing Care recommendations Level III – High Risk or Dependent: • Outpatient or Intensive Outpatient Treatment (75 hours min.) • Continuing Care recommendations • Same day appointments with report are available. • Intervention and Outpatient programs meet weekly, day/evening at all locations • Comprehensive Updated Evaluations for Secretary of State formal or informal hearings for driver’s license reinstatement due to revocation for DUI or DWI Uptown DUI Services. Offers a wide range of comprehensive counseling services at our convenient Chicago and surrounding south suburban locations.. • Driving Under the Influence [DUI] o DUI Evaluations for Court o DUI Evaluations for Secretary of State License Reinstatement

Substance Abuse / Mental Health Counseling and Case Management, Crisi Intervention,Medical Case Management. Housing and Resource Refferal. Group facilitation as Individual therapy. Treatment plans and Wrap case mangent and methadone maintence.

Provides case management services and individual substance abuse counseling Refers and connects participants to employment, education, housing and medical needs Daily supplies conflict management/crisis intervention to all participants Consultant contractual

HIV /AIDS awareness programs for CPS programs. Facilitates groups in order to provide supportive services to clients Educates on safe sex practices, condom usage and STD awareness Family Case Manager 30,000 annual

Delivers case management services to clients involved with W.I.C program & DHS. DHS housing referrals, inspections and facilitated groups on relocation. Provides referrals to housing, employment, medical, dental, food, clothing and etc. Offers health education and career development for clients of the program Supplies HIV testing and substance abuse treatment Counselor I 29,5000 annual

Case Management of clients who were addicted to heroin & cocaine. Referrals to inpatient and outpatient treatment centers and recovery homes Facilitated HIV/STD intervention groups to provide awareness to clients Intensive counseling for OMT level I client for substance abuse treatment. Provided Conflict management / Crisis intervention Family Support Specialist 29,000 annual

Provided direct casework to clients and assessed their social service needs Completed a comprehensive assessment and service plan on client Obtained analyzing and evaluating data necessary to implement clients’ services Monitored services provided to clients on an ongoing basis to ensure client’s needs Established linkage referrals to appropriate resources Intensive Case Management

Provided intensive case management for transitional and permanent housing residents Supervised and monitored 12 unit dependent housing for clients on parole Implemented life skills, cooking and financial management Delivered Safe Sex practice group sessions with clients Found permanent housing through HUD Section 8 for clients

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Substance Abuse Counseling / Individual private Treatment and Evaluations for Circuit Courts and Out of State Courts and Traffic Courts / Probation / employment and personalized individual private counseling.

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Available 24/7 for private consultations and personal as private treatment for Substance Abuse treatment

Primary Focus of the Provider

• Substance Abuse Treatment Services

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Type of Care

• Substance abuse treatment
• Do not use medication for opioid addiction

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Facility Type

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Treatment Approaches

• Cognitive/behavioral therapy
• Dialectical behavioral therapy
• Substance abuse counseling approach
• Trauma-related counseling
• Rational emotive behavioral therapy

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Facility Smoking Policy

• Smoking not permitted

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Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, etc.)

• Outpatient
• Regular outpatient treatment
• Computerized treatment

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Facility Operation (e.g. Private, Public)

• Private organization
• State substance abuse agency
• State department of health

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Payment/Insurance Accepted

• Cash or self-payment

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Emergency Mental Health Services

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Payment Assistance Available

• Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

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Language Services

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Special Programs/Groups Offered

• Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
• Lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) clients
• Veterans
• Active duty military
• Military families
• Clients referred from the court/judicial system
• Seniors or older adults
• Adolescents
• Adult women
• Adult men
• Persons with HIV or AIDS
• Persons who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence

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Ancillary Services

• Individual counseling offered
• Group counseling offered
• Family counseling offered
• 12-step faciltitation approach
• Brief intervention approach
• Contingency management/motivational incentive
• Motivational interviewing
• Anger management
• Martix Model
• Relapse prevention

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Age Groups Accepted

• Young adults
• Adults

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Gender Accepted

• Female
• Male

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Exclusive Services

• DUI/DWI clients

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