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Assessment and Referral

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Description

First Call provides adults and adolescents confidential, one-on-one evaluations with a certified substance abuse professional and referrals for appropriate care. All clinical services offered by First Call are available on a sliding scale fee schedule in accordance with federal poverty guidelines, and no one is refused services for inability to pay.

Goal / Mission

The goal of Assessment and Referral is to help individuals struggling with a substance use disorder evaluate their needs and strengths and begin to make healthy choices that improve the overall quality of their lives.

Impact

First Call provided over 1,700 assessments in 2013, and more than half of clients showed improvements in their Addiction Severity Index (ASI) scores or a decrease in substance use.

Results / Accomplishments

In 2013, First Call provided 1,736 individual assessments, which resulted in 610 treatment plans and 288 follow-up assessments. Following assessment, 58% of clients showed improvement in their Addiction Severity Index (ASI) scores, which include measures such as employment, legal issues, family and social relationships, and medical and psychological state. In addition, 64% of clients showed decreased substance use.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery
Primary Contact
Michelle Comtois
9091 State Line Road
Kansas City, MO 64114
816-361-5100
michellec@firstcallkc.org
http://www.FirstCallKC.org
Topics
Health / Alcohol & Drug Use
Health / Mental Health & Mental Disorders
Health / Adolescent Health
Organization(s)
First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention & Recovery
Date of implementation
1958
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Kansas City, MO
For more details
http://firstcallkc.org/ClinicalServices
Target Audience
Teens, Adults, Women, Men, Older Adults, Families, Racial/Ethnic Minorities
Submitted By
Andrea Hinton

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