Transcript What is INSIGHT?

Alcohol and Drug
Intervention Program
Insight - a program for our youth
INSIGHT
Quick Reference
If you are a parent or guardian who is concerned about drug,
alcohol, or tobacco use of an adolescent close to you, help is
available.
Follow these steps:
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Call the Alcohol/Drug Counselor Coordinator at (406) 784-4563
Explain that you need to register for INSIGHT
Set up a time for an Intake Interview
Attend scheduled education sessions for adolescents &
parents/guardians
Attend an exit interview with program staff
Follow through on recommendations for additional
intervention,
if & when needed.
DON’T DELAY
What is
INSIGHT?
Insight is a 9 hour, early intervention program for youth
who violate school policy, receive an alcohol or other
drug related charge through court, or have any other
negative experience with Alcohol/Drugs. The program
serves adolescents in grades 7-12 and is designed to
accomplish two objectives:
Education – Participants will learn about the physical,
emotional, family, vocational, achievement, and legal
consequences of Alcohol/Drug use.
What is
INSIGHT?
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Personal – Participants are guided through an examination of
their own alcohol or drug use. Patterns of thoughts, feelings,
behaviors, and pressures are explored so they may understand
this process and learn to make better choices.
Schedule – Usually on Mondays right after school from 4:00
pm to 5:00 pm. Held in the HS Conference meeting room.
The Insight
Program
Intake Interview
The Intake interview is an informal meeting with the
parent or guardian and the youth to gather information
about the nature of the referral. The youth will complete
testing that will be explained at the exit interview.
The Insight Class
INSIGHT is held from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm every Monday
right after school in the HS Conference meeting room.
Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend. The sessions
are required for each referred student to attend 9
sessions. A snack is provided for registered students.
Class size is no smaller than five and not larger than
twelve. The class is a mandatory course for particular
referred students.
The Insight
Program
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Some of the topics discussed include, but are not limited
to: physical, mental, emotional effects of Alcohol and
Drug use; negative consequences; the addiction process;
differences between abuse and dependence; family
dynamics in relations to use; and healthy choices.
Exit Interview
The final interview will summarize the experience with
the parent or guardian and the youth. Test results and
recommendations are discussed.
Parents and
Guardians
Parents/Guardians are required to attend a 1 hour course
of their choice. Parents/Guardians will be provided with
valuable information about Alcohol and Drugs, the
effects of Alcohol and Drugs, and suggestions for
intervention. Parents/Guardians are very beneficial and
can help ensure the safety and well-being of their child.
No-use
commitment
It is important to note that No mood altering chemicals
(unless prescribed by a physician) may be used on the
day of the INSIGHT program. If any participation is
suspected of using alcohol or another drug they will be
asked to leave the program and face additional
consequences of this school violation.
INSIGHT
CLASS
(at St. Labre for
MS & HS)
 Insight Teen Session 1:
11-24-2014
 Insight Teen Session 2:
12-08-2014
 Insight Teen Session 3:
12-15-2014
 Insight Teen Session 4:
01-12-2015
 Insight Teen Session 5:
01-19-2015
 Insight Teen Session 6:
01-26-2015
 Insight Teen Session 7:
02-02-2015
 Insight Teen Session 8:
02-09-2015
 Insight Teen Session 9:
02-09-2015
For More
Information
Contact:
Orie Medicinebull
Alcohol & Drug Counselor Coordinator
St. Labre Indian Catholic School
1000 Tongue River Road, MS 120
Ashland, Montana 59003
(406) 784-4563 office
Email: [email protected]
Alcohol & Drug Counselor
Coordinator
Orie Medicinebull, L.A.C.
(406) 784-4563 office
[email protected]