Detoxification, Central Assessment &
Drop-In Center
Christopher Richardson, PC, Manager
Kathy Parsons, Ph.D., PCC-S, LICDC
Counselor Coordinator
Kathleen Essik, RN, Nursing Supervisor
Detoxification, Central Assessment &
Drop-In Center
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In 1995, the Summit County Alcohol,
Drug Addiction, and Mental Health
Services Board opened the ADM Crisis
Center. Oriana House Inc., was chosen as
the agency to oversee the Detoxification,
Central Assessment and Drop-In Center.
Where Are We Located?
15 Frederick Ave., Akron, OH
South Entrance
Located on the 1st floor of the ADM Crisis
Center
Who Do We Serve?
Summit County Residents
Individuals who need AoD Assessments
Court ordered
Referred by Probation Departments and other
community agencies
Self-referred
Need for outpatient and-or residential
AoD treatment based on the ASAM-LOC
What Makes Us Special!!
We are centrally located
All staff are certified and/or licensed
Located below Psychiatric Emergency Services
(PES)
Adjacent to St. Thomas Hospital
Detox/Drop-In are in same facility
Open 7 Days a week/24 hours a day
Intra-agency referrals are provided
Appointments for needed treatment services are
given following every assessment service.
Detoxification Unit
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16 bed sub-acute facility
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Target population: Adults in Summit
County who are intoxicated and/or
experiencing sub-acute withdrawal
symptoms
Detoxification Unit
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Clients may be self referred, referred by
family or friends, physicians, community
agencies, police, court personnel, or
probation and parole officers.
Detoxification Unit
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Services provided at the Detoxification
unit are voluntary.
Detoxification Unit
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Admission to Detox is based on a nursing
assessment that suggests the client requesting
admission is experiencing or is expected to
experience sub-acute withdrawal symptoms.
Detoxification Unit
Some types of drugs for which individuals
may commonly suffer withdrawal
symptoms are:
 Opiates
 Benzodiazepines
 Alcohol
Detoxification Unit
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Once the client is admitted they are
provided with medical support by a
physician and nursing staff which is
provided 24 hours a day.
Detoxification Unit
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During the average 3 to 5 day stay
clientele are not only provided a
supportive environment where they are
assured to have a safe withdrawal, but
they are also evaluated by a Licensed
Chemical Dependency Counselor.
Detoxification Unit
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The Licensed Chemical Dependency
Counselor completes a comprehensive
AoD assessment with the client,
determines the ASAM level of care for
treatment and assures the client has a
follow up appointment scheduled prior to
discharge.
Detoxification Unit
Clients are considered successfully
released if they’ve completed their medical
regimen.
 However, if the client leaves the unit
before completing their medical regimen,
they will be leaving against medical advice
(AMA).
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Detoxification Unit
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Individual and Group counseling is
provided for clientele during their stay.
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Furthermore, there are volunteers who are
in recovery from addiction who offer
words of encouragement and hope to
clients in withdrawal.
The Waiting List For IBH/RAMAR
High Risk clients placed on the top of the list:
Pregnant, IV users, HIV/AIDS, Mental Health
First come, first bed  based on assessment date
Call-in’s once a week to the Program Assistant
Wait can take from 12-16 weeks (IBH)
Women’s list usually shorter than male list
RAMAR recommends IOP treatment prior to
residential placement
Detoxification Unit
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Cost to client is based on a sliding fee
scale, however, nobody is ever turned
away because of a inability to pay.
Drop-In Center
Provides a safe, supportive environment
where clients can recuperate from the
acute effects of alcohol and/or drugs
intoxication.
Accommodates 16 males/females
Drop-In Center
Clients are self-referred
 May be brought to the facility by local law
enforcement agencies
 Referred by other community agencies
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Drop-In Center
Eligibility criteria is the following:
1. Alcohol BAC is .005 or higher
2. The client is noticeably under the influence
of a substance
3. Client has an unsteady gait, slurred speech
and other signs of intoxication.
Drop-In Center
Clients are evaluated by a nurse upon
intake and are monitored by a staff nurse
to assure they have a safe recuperation in
the Drop-In Center.
 Clients remain in the Drop-In Center six to
ten hours so they can rest.
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Drop-In Center
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Based on needs the client can shower,
launder clothing, and/or receive a snack.
Drop-In Center
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The client is monitored for withdrawal
symptoms and other medical problems.
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Assessment and referral services are
available to clients willing to participate.
Drop-In Center
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There is no cost to the client for this
service.
Central Assessment Department
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Provides AoD assessments to individuals
who are in need of assessment and referral
services for substance-related disorders
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Five (5) Licensed Counselors staff the
Central Assessment Department
Central Assessment Department
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Referrals are often initiated for the
individual seeking assessment services.
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Most times referrals are initiated by
probation and parole officers, court
personnel, family members or friends.
Central Assessment Department
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The client meets with a Licensed
Independent Chemical Dependency
Counselor for the assessment interview, and
completes a SASSI-3, to determine the
DSM IV-TR diagnosis for eligibility for
treatment services.
Central Assessment Department
Alco-sensor tests and urinalysis drug
screens are conducted for all court and
Summit Link referrals
CA is open until 6:00 pm Monday through
Thursday and until 4:00 pm on Friday.
Walk-ins are accepted
Community Voice Mail is provided for
clients on the Waiting List for Residential
treatment services
Central Assessment
Cost is based on a sliding fee scale,
however, nobody is ever turned away for
an inability to pay
Summit Link Program
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Identify, assess and recommend eligible
offenders for substance abuse/dependence
assessment and referral services, thereby
providing the court system a method to
divert appropriate offenders to treatment.
Summit Link Program
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Target Population is: male/female
misdemeanant offenders or traffic
offenders in need of assessment and
treatment for substance-related disorders.
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Referrals come from the court system
Summit Link Program
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A Summit Link Court Liaison is
designated to manage the referrals that
come through the program.
Summit Link Program
Assessment Services
 Case Management
 Treatment referrals based on level of care
 Follow up communication with the Akron
and Summit County legal system
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Summit Link Program
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There is no cost for services provided by
the Summit Link Program
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Successful completion is based on the
client following the mandate arranged by
the referring court
Questions?
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Thank You!