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New services benefit community JOYCE WINTERS ...Mental Health Coordinator ROBERT KAJOAN .. .Alcoholism-Substance Abuse Manager Alcoholism and substance abuse The alcoholism and substanceabuse in­ patient treatment program at Memorial Hospital for McHenry County is a cooperative effort with the Family Service and Community Mental Health Center of McHenry County. 1MB Joint venture builds on the existing Family Center alcohol and drug abuse pro­ gram which provides a number of in­ dividual and group outpatient services. . This hospital-baaed program is a distinct unit on the fourth floor. It indartas four medical detoxification beds and 10 treat­ ment beds. In addition to referrals through Family Service's existing programs and the McHenry County Driving Underthe In­ fluence (DUI) project, state-funded and private referrals are accepted. lUs program: • Minimises patient care costs by pro­ viding a highly integrated network of ser­ vices and reducing inpatient length of stay; • Avoids duplication of services; • Provides a complete range of community-based services, including detoxification, inpatient and outpatient, rehabilitation, family counseling and aftercare; 9 Assures continuity of care. This unit will open to accept patients on July 2 but Manager Robert Kajdan is now accepting inquiries and advising people on bow the unit can help patients and their. The Mental Health unit includes s family where a caring, supportive atmosphere is . The unit is staffed by a variety of profonipnals room 1 provide a number of services for those suffering ietv depression and suicidal fnaMnna Mental Health The h--Wi imft on Memorial Hospital's third floor is a lfrbed, short- term, crisis intervention facility. The unit is staffed by a variety of profes­ sionals, including a psychiatrist, clinical coordinator, social workers, psychiatric nurses and "i--tel People who benefit from the program have experienced a wide range of dif­ ficulties. Depression, suicidal feelings, phobias and anxiety are among problems encountered. Difficulties in coping with stress is the most common problem. The staff provides a variety of services, including individual and group therapy, mm) in Aatahiiahing outpatient sup­ port for those being discharged. _ The unit provides a caring, supportive atmosphere where people may experience the satisfaction of personal growth. This commemorative section mode possible through tke cooperation Family Service & Community Mental Health Center for McHenry County 4302 C Crystal Lake Road - McHewy FAMILY CENTER FOR ALCOHOL fc SUBSTANCE ABUSE 224 We* Judd Street • Woodatock Woodstock Christian Care, Inc. Carefree Village, Sunset Manor, Woodstock Day Care (*15)338-1090 or (815)338-1749