Counselors will develop recommendations and referrals and offenders will make contact with treatment networks or support systems in the community, as appropriate. These services focus on relapse prevention planning. Program involves offenders in short-term individual and group counseling, and educational seminars. Offenders are introduced to and encouraged to participate in 12-step fellowships and other support groups. The final month in the program is devoted to preparing offenders for community re-entry.
Emphasis is placed on developing linkages for social and supportive services in the community.
Institutional Tier 5 programs assist the offender in developing community contacts to assist in continuing recovery after release. Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous - General AA and NA meetings are open to all interested population offenders. The purpose of this program is to carry out the message of recovery and provide opportunity for offenders to become more involved in Step Study. The general meetings are conducted weekly.