SUBSTANCE ADDICTION/MENTAL HEALTH
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Many youth and young adults living in poverty and without employment turn to illicit means to cope with their situation. To ensure everyone is physically and mentally healthy, Minority Center for Participation and Empowerment will refer individuals for the below services.
Recommendations from the evaluations will strictly be implemented. When the individual completes all the processes, he or she will be given the option to do GED classes if it has not been completed. Upon completion of the GED classes, options provided in our career pathway sections will be offered and the individual will have the opportunity to enroll in the vocation of his or his choice.
Activities:
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Psychological Evaluation
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Drug and Alcohol detoxification
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Psychiatric Evaluation
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Referrals to Drug and Alcohol Rehabs
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Counseling Classes
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Peer Groups Meetings
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Alcohol Anonymous Classes
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Awareness on the danger of substance abuse