Another Path

Supporting an alcohol and drug free community

Another Path's focus is to help students to lead an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle, to provide clinical support to students who are struggling with issues related to substance abuse and to help ensure students' success in the Foundation programs by maintaining a substance-free environment. The program includes random urine testing, intensive specialized group therapy, pull out groups to address indicated needs (i.e., At Risk, Children of Alcoholics (COA), etc.), individual therapy (in some cases), consultations by substance abuse counselors, 12 step meetings, parent meetings, prevention activities, and curriculum based substance abuse education. Counselors also provide drug prevention and awareness activities for the school population at large and inservices and consultation to staff.

Prevention of chemical experimentation and use can make a significant impact on the problems of disrupted attendance, poor academic performance, and unsatisfactory adjustment to school. Another Path's investment in the prevention and treatment of chemical dependency within school programs keeps students involved in education and therefore more likely to function effectively in the community.