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Empowering people to improve their lives. Content TOPICS 2 ABOUT US What we do / Who we serve / Services 13 FAMILY & CONCERNED PERSONS PROGRAMMING Family / Relationships 5 OUR PHILOSOPHY Environment Matters / Holistic Approach / Gender Specific 14 CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS Fully Integrated Staff 6 INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULE 90-day Treatment / Intensive Outpatient Outpatient / Self-pay Outpatient / Relapse 9 OUR STAFF Multidisciplinary Team / Mental Health Team 10 OUR FACILITIES 2318 / 2430 / Housing 17 COMPLEX CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS Severe Persistent Mental Illness / Civil Commitment Process 18 AFRICAN-AMERICAN SPECIFIC PROGRAMING Cultural Specificity / Specific Issues 21 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Addiction Counseling / Mental Health / Social Work 1 Serving Minnesota’s less fortunate since 1979 About US Park Avenue Center provides research-based gender-specific drug and alcohol treatment in south Minneapolis, Minnesota. First established in 1979, we are a community-based program that proudly and ethically serves Minnesota’s less fortunate individuals in gorgeous settings. Providing beautiful environments shows our passion and respect for clients and their recovery. Using evidence-based best practices, we have maintained a reputation for the highest quality of services and care. Clients we serve typically struggle with multiple barriers to recovery, including mental illness, homelessness, financial problems, legal issues, 2 and an overall lack of emotional support. We provide stunning, free, supervised off-site housing for clients in need. Programs are issue oriented including topics such as thought process, mental illness, trauma, anger management, relapse prevention, spirituality, relationships, self-esteem and self-image, codependency, budgeting, nutrition, education, physical movement, parenting, and 12-step meetings. We take pride in the quality of our services and the magnificent environment we have created. Our holistic approach addresses substance abuse, mental health, cultural issues and everyday living skills Our PHILOSOPHY We take a holistic view of recovery. We address not only substance abuse but also mental health problems, cultural issues, and everyday living skills. We believe that recovery comes when clients learn to use skills and resources that support sobriety and help them succeed in life. Our treatment is gender specific. Men and women attend treatment and live in separate buildings never sharing groups or activities together. Research has shown that men and women have different issues, views, beliefs, and learning styles, and that men and women are more willing to become open and vulnerable when they do not have to be concerned about potential relationships or gender roles. The treatment process includes lectures, groups, videos, individual counseling sessions, and aftercare planning. Clients also participate in activities such as role playing, meditation, art therapy, and recreation. Assistance with reading and comprehension as well as non-verbal and alternative learning and therapy assignments are provided for clients with difficulty reading and writing. 5 Our individualized schedule serves individual needs Individual SCHEDULE According to research-based best practices, in order to get the most out of treatment, clients need to be engaged for at least 90 days. Therefore, whenever funding allows, treatment lasts 90 days, and is then followed by 12 additional weeks of Aftercare. Our treatment schedules are completely individualized, offering intensive outpatient as well as morning and evening outpatient programs. Our intensive outpatient phase offers free, supervised, off-site housing to clients in need and typically lasts for 3 to 8 weeks, depending on each client’s individual need. As clients in the intensive outpatient phase meet established 6 criteria, they are transitioned into our outpatient phase. Clients with stable, supportive housing who are in need of less intensive services are referred directly to our outpatient phase. As clients progress in treatment, their level of participation is decreased, based on their individual progress and needs. If clients struggle or display behaviors inconsistent with established criteria, their level of participation is increased to meet their changing needs. Our Self-Pay Outpatient and Relapse programs are designed to meet the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles’ requirements and are followed by 12 weeks of Aftercare. Highly trained multidisciplinary team Our STAFF In addition to our fabulous facilities and outstanding programming, our staff truly separates us from other providers. Our culturally diverse multidisciplinary team is made up of Ph.D. and Psy.D Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Registered Nurses, and Licensed Social Workers. Under the supervision of several doctoral-level Licensed Psychologists, our mental health team is made up of numerous psychology pre-doctoral interns and master’s-level psychology practicum students. Pre-doctoral interns and practicum students meet individually with clients in our Co-Occurring Disorders Programs to assess needs, establish treatment planning goals, and provide individual therapy throughout treatment and aftercare. Our Social Workers help clients secure stable housing, medical assistance, and help in obtaining additional needed resources. The level of professionalism, education, and experience of our staff truly sets us apart from other providers. 9 Our magnificent environments and supervised, free off-site housing create a healing atmosphere Our FACILITIES We believe that the environment really does matter! Creating absolutely gorgeous surroundings influences how clients feel and behave. You really have to experience the atmosphere to fully appreciate its effect. Park Avenue Center’s Men’s facility is located at 2430 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis and is specifically designed to serve clients in a professional and respectful atmosphere. The Women’s facility is located in a historic mansion in Minneapolis at 2318 Park Avenue. The property was built in 1923 by David Tenney who, in 1939, sold the mansion to John Cowles, the owner of what eventually became the StarTribune. 10 Referred to as the “Cowles Mansion,” the Cowles family lived in the mansion for 44 years until it was sold in 1983. Our Assessment services are provided just up the road at 2649 Park Avenue in another professional building that cultivates respect for our clients. Our supervised, free off-site housing is also maintained with care and attention to beauty, adhering to our philosophy that the environment really does matter. The result is a home-like, non-institutional setting that provides a comfortable and respectful atmosphere for the delivery of our treatment services. Including family in the process improves treatment outcomes Family & Concerned PERSONS PROGRAMMING Our Family and Concerned Persons Programming is a free service facilitated by Marriage and Family Therapy staff and graduate students. All facilitators are supervised by licensed mental health professionals. There are many benefits of including loved ones in the treatment process, all of which contribute to better treatment outcomes. Working with counselors at Park Avenue Center gives families an opportunity to open up the lines of communication regarding past hurts, current recovery issues, and future care plans. Participants will have a safe place to talk about how their relationships have been affected by the addiction and recovery process. Specific areas of focus can include communication, rebuilding trust, healthy boundaries, and more. 13 We address addiction and mental health issues at the same time Co-occurring DISORDERS Our Co-occurring Disorders Program is designed for clients who suffer from both mental illness and substance abuse issues. It is a fully integrated system of mental health and addiction services that emphasizes continuity and quality while considering both co-occurring disorders as primary. Our system of care is not limited to a single model or approach, but instead meets clients where they are emotionally. In addition, we collaborate with other professionals in human services, housing, criminal justice, education, and related fields in order to meet the complex needs 14 of our clients. Finally, empathy, respect, and belief in the individual’s capacity for recovery are fundamental attitudes. Psychology graduate students regularly meet with clients individually and co-facilitate many of the process groups. Educational groups are led by Licensed Psychologists, mental health therapists and students, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, and licensed nurses. Our on-site Mental Health Clinic is available to clients following treatment providing vital support for their recovery in the community. Expanded mental health services support clients following treatment Complex Co-occurring The Complex Co-occurring Program is specifically designed to serve clients suffering from more severe mental health issues as well as substance use disorders. The program works with clients who are involved with the civil commitment process as well as clients who suffer from what was historically called “Severe Persistent Mental Illness” or “SPMI” which typically requires ongoing treatment and management. Our multi-disciplinary team including Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors, Licensed Social Workers and Registered Nurses uniquely position us to compassionately and effectively address the needs of this population. The program involves PROGRAM more supervision of our free off-site housing, additional mental health services, additional case management services, smaller group sizes, and longer stays in the residence. In addition, our expanded mental health services allow us to continue to support these clients through individual therapy following treatment while making additional referrals as needed. We provide services and/or referrals for medical needs, medication management, mental health counseling and psychological services, family therapy and education, crisis management, social skills training, and mindfulness curriculum. Finally, empathy, respect, and belief in the individual’s capacity for recovery are fundamental attitudes within our culture. 17 Because we can talk about race, we can address the issues African-American SPECIFIC PROGRAMMING Park Avenue Center defines culturally specific treatment as the creation of an environment in which the identity and experience of a specific group or culture is recognized, explored, and accepted while treating their substance addiction. What makes these programs different from non-culturally specific traditional programs is the ability to talk about race and the issues and pain that have arisen. The safe atmosphere allows African Americans to heal and build a stronger positive cultural identity. Clients are empowered to overcome their sense of victimization by acknowledging the historical context of the pain while 18 instilling a sense of empowerment and developing new behavioral methods to cope. Specific issues addressed in these programs are historical perspectives, cultural pain, family of origin issues, the culture of poverty, spirituality, anger management, domestic violence, and trauma and victimization. In addition, clients participate in and benefit from traditional treatment topics such as relapse prevention planning, crisis intervention, and the development of a sober support network. Our African-American specific programming is available for the Men’s Primary program and for the Men’s and Women’s Co-Occurring Disorders programs. We truly value interns Internship OPPORTUNITIES Over the years, Park Avenue Center has realized our dream of becoming a teaching institution. We offer a wide variety of experiences and opportunities for addiction counseling interns, social work interns, master’s-level psychology and marriage and family therapy practicum students, advanced practicum students, and pre-doctoral interns. Interns gain understanding and experience working with clients who suffer from addiction while feeling the support of peers and the guidance of experienced clinicians. Our addiction interns gain a full understanding of the 12 core functions while developing and practicing all of the necessary skills to become a great counselor. Our psychology graduate students will conduct mental health screenings, educational lectures, individual sessions, and process groups with clients in our Co-Occurring Disorders Program. Social work interns learn referral and case management functions while working with individual clients, facilitating groups, and consulting with other professionals. For our pre-doctoral internship program, we maintain APPIC membership. We are proud of our training programs and hope you will consider interviewing with us! 21 Park Avenue Center 612-871-7443 Men’s PROGRAM FACILITY 2430 Nicollet Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404 Women’s PROGRAM FACILITY 2318 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404 ASSESSMENT / ADMINISTRATION 2649 Park Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55407 www.parkavenuecenter.com