The Substance Abuse Treatment Service (SATS) is a specialty program
of the Adult Outpatient & Emergency Services Department, General
Outpatient Services program. This program treats adults who have
chemical abuse or dependence problems. This program provides
therapeutic services and drug-free outpatient counseling.
Residential treatment, de-tox, methadone maintenance are not offered
in the SATS program setting. The SATS program staff is prepared to
collect saliva and urine samples in order to facilitate drug testing
by an independent laboratory. When other needs are apparent and
beyond the scope of services offered, the SATS program works
collaboratively with other providers of chemical abuse treatment to
link clients with needed services. The SATS program provides
co-occurring services and addresses the mental health and substance
abuse needs of clients and values the support to individuals offered
by AA, NA and Al- Anon recommending that clients integrate those
supports into their recovery program. These services are provided by
outpatient therapists, drug counselors, psychiatrists, registered
nurses, and/or case managers, through a supportive relationship(s)
and to promote the individual's recovery.