Did you know ...

"Some 100,000 people die each year in the United States as a result of alcohol."

"Nearly 1/4 of Americans say that 'drinking has been a cause of trouble in their family.'"

"In 1995, 6.1% of Americans age 12 and older had used an illicit drug in the previous month."

         (Sullivan & Fleming, 1997, U.S Dept. of Health & Human Services, TIP Series, pp. 3-6)

Are you or someone you know experiencing any of the following:

• Fights with loved ones about drinking and/or drug use

• Problems with work due to low productivity/absenteeism

• Financial problems

• School problems, behavior attendance, academic achievement

• DUI or other legal problems

• Drinking/using more than you intended

If you or someone you know is experiencing one or more of these problems, there is help available ...

Project  Nu-H.O.P.E.

• Flexible service hours available with up to 9 hours of treatment/week (Monday thru Friday)

• Both traditional outpatient and the only intensive outpatient service in Northern Blair County

• Free assessments available

• A multi-disciplinary team of caring individuals including a Certified Addictions Counselor & Licensed Social Worker

• Individual, Family and Group Counseling available

• Accepts medical assistance, Medicare and most other insurances

• 30/60/90 day follow-up assessments

Referrals & Admissions

The Substance Abuse Services program welcomes referrals from physicians, psychologists, hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, family, mental health centers, clergy, schools, as well as self-referrals.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to contact Tyrone Hospital Substance Abuse Services  professionals.  CONTACT: James S. Imler, Substance Counselor ... 814 - 684 - 1255  ext. 110

Admission Criteria

To enroll in outpatient Substance Abuse Services, a person must meet one or more of the following criteria:

• There has been a persistent desire or unsuccessful effort to cut down or control substance abuse

• There is continued use of substance despite awareness of difficulties with social, psychological and/or physical problems

• He/she is motivated to seek treatment

The professionals from Substance Abuse Services will provide free assessments to determine admission.

For a free assessment, contact our office Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 814 - 684 - 1255  ext 110