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DUI Diagnostic AssessmentAssessment services for individuals with multiple DUI offenses indicating the most appropriate type of treatment.The goal of this system is to provide a continuum of community-based, accessible services. The bureau provides technical assistance on the development and implementation of employee assistance programs to state agencies and other interested organizations. In order to carry out its administrative duties effectively, the bureau believes it must adhere to a commitment to quality care, cost-effective services, and the health and welfare of individuals through the reduction of alcohol and drug abuse. All community-based services are provided through a grant/contract with other state agencies, local public agencies, and nonprofit organizations. A variety of outpatient and community-based residential alcohol and drug abuse prevention and treatment services are provided by regional community mental health/mental retardation centers (CMHCs). The Department's goal is for each CMHC to have a full range of treatment options available for the citizens in its region. Most CMHCs provide the following substance abuse services:
Many centers also provide a 10-week intensive alcohol and drug outpatient program for individuals who are in need of treatment but are still able to maintain job or school responsibilities. In addition, some centers offer day treatment and specialized services for children and adolescents, elderly persons, and women. A smaller number of free-standing nonprofit agencies also receive funding through the Department of Mental Health to provide substance abuse services. These agencies often provide services for special populations and may receive funding from other state agencies, community service agencies, or donations. The Department's inpatient chemical dependency units are located at Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield and East Mississippi State Hospital in Meridian. The chemical dependency unit at East Mississippi State Hospital is a 25-bed unit for adult males with substance abuse problems who reside in the hospital's service area. Currently, EMSH also provides chemical dependency treatment and dual diagnosis (mental illness and substance abuse) treatment, for adolescent males. The chemical dependency service at Mississippi State Hospital consists of three units with a total of 117 active (staffed) beds. Two of the units provide treatment for adult men and women with alcohol and/or drug problems. The third unit (MICA Program) provides treatment for adult men who are dually diagnosed with mental illness and chemical dependency. The Mississippi State Hospital Community Services Program operates MICARE (Mental Illness with Chemical Addiction Recovery Environment), a 12-bed group home for adults with dual diagnosis of mental illness and substance abuse. The DMH Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services provides the funding for MICARE's operation. Employee Assistance Programs Services An employee assistance program (EAP) is a work-site focused program designed to assist organizations in addressing productivity issues employee clients in identifying and resolving personal concerns including but not limited to marital, family, financial, substance abuse, legal, emotional, work stress, and other personal issues that may affect job performance. An EAP is typically a voluntary, confidential service which provides referrals to professional services designed to help employees with personal issues before they reach a critical point. In addition EAPs provide a positive and proactive management tool to employers as an alternative to other actions such as firing employees and allows managers to assist employees exhibiting declining job performance to return to a more acceptable level of productivity. In Mississippi: Chapter 7 of the MS State Code (Sections 71-7-1 through 71-7-33), which provides guidelines and procedures for drug testing in Mississippi, cites EAPs as a possible source of assistance in assessment, referral and/or counseling for employees who are found in violation of the testing procedure. In Senate Bill 3167, the MS Legislature charged the Department of Mental Health to consult with and provide technical assistance to other state agencies or concerned parties interested in establishing their own employee assistance programs. For more information on how your organization can establish an employee assistance program or for consultation and/or technical assistance, please contact the Bureau of Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Employee Assistance Programs Services, at (601) 359-1288. The SYNAR Amendment
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