She commented on the success of this program in allowing these individuals to live in the community rather than the State Hospital. A copy of the report is on file in the Legislative Council office. Ms. Laurie Kramer, Children and Family Services Unit, South Central Human Service Center, commented on services provided by the Children and Family Services Unit. She said the children and families served by this unit often experience multiple problems that impact every area of their lives. She said the unit provides individual and family therapy, crisis intervention, case management, parenting education, and case aide services.
Services are community-based and often are provided in the child's home, school, or community.
Ms. Kramer provided examples of how the unit, in working with parents, children, and other community support personnel, have assisted children to stay with their family rather than being placed in a residential facility. A copy of the report is on file in the Legislative Council office. Ms. Karalee Marsaa, Licensed Addiction Counselor, South Central Human Service Center, provided information on the alcohol and drug day treatment program. Ms. Marsaa said services are provided on a community level as an alternative to inpatient alcohol and drug abuse treatment. She said the State Hospital daily reassesses an individual admitted to the State Hospital for detoxification to determine whether they are stable enough to be involved in the day treatment program at the South Central Human Service Center.