Partnering to Change Lives

… caring for individuals, families, and our communities with effective behavioral health solutions Your Partner in Changing Lives

Island Grove is a community counseling center offering:
Alcohol and drug abuse treatment
Services for those with both substance abuse and mental health issues
Treatment services for adolescents and families
Specialized services for women
Domestic violence offender treatment
Helping You Help Others

Founded in Greeley in 1974; in Larimer County since 2003
Fort Collins and Loveland offices serve more than 2,000 Larimer County residents each year
In Larimer County, 2/3 of clients are male, 1/3 female
21% of clients are under age 21
71% of clients are Caucasian, 25% Latino, 4% African-American, Native American or other
About Island Grove

1 in 15 Larimer County adults acknowledge chronic alcohol use; 1 in 5 admit to binge drinking in the past month
In Poudre Schools, more than 1/2 of all high school students have consumed alcohol in the past month, and just under 1/3 have used marijuana
The number of individuals seeking treatment for meth addiction more than doubled between 2003 and 2005, from 122 to 264 individuals
Our Community in Need

More Community Needs
Two-thirds of those with substance abuse issues also have history of depression or other mental illness
15,800 Larimer County residents needing substance abuse/mental health treatment are not receiving help
Larimer County’s domestic violence shelters receive a total of more than 2,000 crisis calls each year
Larimer County officials make more than 500 arrests for domestic violence each year

What Is Recovery?
Exchanging old values and behaviors for a new life
Building connections and supportive relationships
Living with a sense of purpose
A lifelong process

Changing Values
Our treatment models emphasize:
Treating self and others with dignity and respect
Accepting responsibility for the consequences of behavior
Identifying maladaptive coping mechanisms
Finding alternative coping strategies
Making connection between identity and behavior

Changing Lives
We use evidence-based methods and curriculum and are licensed by the Colorado Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division
We offer intensive treatment involving family education and recovery skill building
By the end of treatment, 80% of clients achieve reduction in drug and alcohol use and 60-80% experience improved relationships, education/employment and physical health
Our treatment promotes awareness of spiritual needs

Changing the Community
We strengthen the community by strengthening individuals and families, helping them become contributing members
Our services reduce the need for emergency medical care, homeless shelters and incarceration
Every dollar spent on substance abuse treatment and recovery saves the community $4 to $12 in emergency and related interventions (California Drug and Alcohol Treatment Assessment)

Faith-Based Treatment
Working to identify and implement faith-based treatment models with demonstrated success in improving lives
Faith-based treatments will be available as an option for all our clients
Faith-based treatments will meet the same evidence-based standards as our other treatments

We Need Your Partnership
Providing treatment scholarships
Participating in a Change for Life fundraising drive
Volunteering in our offices
Inviting Island Grove to speak to your organization
Praying for Island Grove and those we serve
Island Grove shares your mission of changing lives. We can’t do it alone. Partnership opportunities include:

Treatment Scholarships
Cost is the primary barrier to treatment for many individuals, even with our sliding fee scale
In 2006, 75% of our Larimer County clients earned less than 125% of the poverty level
Colorado ranks 49th in the nation for public funding of substance abuse treatment
A donation of $180 will pay half the cost of 12 treatment sessions for one individual

Change for Life Drive
Funds raised provide general support for Island Grove’s services in your community
Congregation members take home a Change for Life container and return the container filled with spare change
Change for Life drive can take place during any 4-week period convenient for your congregation

Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups include:
Clerical work
Tech support
Fundraising activities

Community Presentation
Inviting us to give a presentation will help your organization:
Become informed about issues of substance abuse and domestic violence in Larimer County
Learn ways that they as an organization can help address these issues (e.g., sponsoring treatment, volunteering)
Connect with a resource available to them or others they know who are seeking help with substance abuse and related life issues

Prayer Support
For our ongoing effectiveness in changing lives
That our clients end destructive thoughts and behaviors and live the lives for which they were created
That all those facing substance abuse, domestic violence and related issues in Larimer County acknowledge their need for help and find effective treatment
That the faith community will be a light to those struggling with these life issues, compassionately pointing the way to lasting change

… caring for individuals, families, and our communities with effective behavioral health solutions Thank you for your partnership!

Partnering to Change Lives

by aplomb on Dec 21, 2008

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