Alcohol/Drug Use

 

TEETOTALING TEENS

In the United States, at age 18, you can be drafted into the army and

you can vote. But in most states, you can't drink until you turn 21.

Some want to change the laws, but Alcoholism Guide Buddy T. explains why

you should "just say no."

http://alcoholism.about.com/library/weekly/aa010730a.htm?PM=n3073101a

Al-Anon
P. O. Box 8102, Terre Haute, IN 47808
812-234-0827
Provides a support group for individuals who have been affected by someone else's alcohol or drug problem.  Members learn to cope with their problems through group discussion, individual support and social events.
Call for meeting times and locations.
Free of Charge

Ala-Teen
P. O. Box 8102, Terre Haute, IN 47808
812-234-0827
Provides a support group for young people 12 and over who have an alcoholic parent.  Members learn to cope with their problems through group discussion, individual support and social events.
Call for meeting times and locations.
Free of Charge

Alcoholics Anonymous
P. O. Box 8102, Terre Haute, IN 47808
812-234-0827
Provides a support group for alcoholics.  Members learn to cope with their problems through group discussions, individual support and social events.
Call for meeting times and locations.
Free of Charge

Hamilton Center
Adolescent Substance Abuse Counselling and Group
Runs in intervals of ten weeks and has a sliding scale fee.
Discusses issues like consequences, co-dependency, twelve steps and enabling.
Designs an individual relapse prevention program for all members.
After care program for all past and future members.
Free assessment for anyone interested.
Groups are scheduled Monday 5-8, Tuesday 4-8, Wednesday 4-7, Wednesday 7-9 (Aftercare)
All counselors are certified and have years of substance abuse knowledge and training.
Program incorporates family night on Monday.
Contact Robbe Chrisman
812-231-8376
500 North 8th Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47807

C.H.A.N.C.E.S. for Indiana Youth
Thornton Center, 3000 College Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 234-5190, Toll-Free 1-877-232-5190
FAX: (812) 234-0711
Kathy Hoffman, Executive Director
Works to prevent drug abuse among youth by offering substance abuse literature, after-school drug prevention programs.  Youth as Resources Council, and CHANCES Teen Council.  Also acts as a host agency for Indiana Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking and as a sponsor for the Indiana Red Ribbon Campaign.  Works to achieve a more extensive and comprehensive approach to prevention for at-risk youth by providing mini-grants to youth-serving agencies in 18 counties.
Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00  p.m.
No Fee.

Discovery Recovery, L. L. C.
1509 Wabash Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47807
812-234-9911
Intensive Outpatient Services.
Does not do detox.  Ten week program.
Certified drug/alcohol counselors.  Twelve step program.
8:30-6:00, Closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Sliding Scale Fees

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Network
P. O. Box 54, Shirley, IN 47384
765-737-6430
Fax: 765-737-6064
Provides information and education about fetal alcohol syndrome and networks new parents of children with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (F.A.S.) or Fetal Alcohol Effect (F.A.E.) with parents who have had more experience.  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Network is a grassroots organization of people who care for or have an interest  in persons who have Fetal Alcohol Syndrome or Fetal Alcohol Effect.
Private Residence - anytime after 8:00 p.m. is best.
Free of Charge

Lamb Center
Terre Haute Regional Hospital
3901 South 7th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47802
812-232-0021
Emergency 812-237-1621
24 hours/day, 7 days/week
Fees Depend Upon the Services Provided

For additional local information, call the Vigo County Lifeline at 812-235-8333

Prenatal Subtance Abuse Programs
at Union Hospital

Club Gobi
Emergency housing for recovering alcoholic men.
Also offers support groups each night except Wednesday.
706 S. 5th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 235-7273
Hours:
M-Th, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Housing costs $51.25 per week

Fellowship House (Recovery Associates)
2940 Jefferson Street
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 232-5272
FAX: (812) 234-4380
Transitional residential treatment center for chemical dependency.  The facility can accommodate six females and six males.  Accredited treatment provider and member of Addiction Resources of Indiana, a statewide network for residential treatment.  Can arrange for intensive and outpatient treatment.
Hours: 24/7

Meth Helpline Provider Information

Cummins Mental Health
4600 Springhill Junction
812-242-2244

Discover Recovery
1509 B Wabash Avenue
812-234-9911 or 1-800-805-0036

Freebirds Solution Center Inc.
145 Voorhees Street
812-232-3125

Recovery Associates/Fellowship House
605 Ohio Street, Suite 204
812-478-5454 or 1-800-805-0036

Vigo County Addiction Services/Hamilton Center
1318 Ohio Street
812-231-8171

Natural Highs

Dr. Amy's Website
http://www.DrAmy.net/teens.html
Good site, if you can stand the muzak!


 

Updated 06/17/2005