Argus Community

::E.L.S. Program::

Elizabeth L. Sturz - Chemical Dependence Outpatient Treatment Center

The Elizabeth L. Sturz Center is a medically supervised intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program for adults and adolescents seeking recovery services.

General Substance Abuse Treatment Services Include:

Individual Counseling
Group Counseling
Family Counseling
Parenting
Relapse Prevention
GED and Literacy for Adolescents (by Department of Education instructors)*
Recreation
Work Experience
Assistance with TASC, Probation/Parole, HIV/AIDS
Dual Diagnosis
Toxicology Monitored
Domestic Violence Alternatives (with alcohol/substance abuse issues)
DWI/DUI Alternatives
Anger Management

ADOLESCENT SERVICES*

The ELS center provides a day program for 140 high-risk school drop outs, ages 16-21, involved in substance abuse and anti-social behavior. Young individuals receive individual and group counseling, life skills training, Board of Education GED preparation, computer classes, job readiness, and employment training. The United States Department of Labor chose the program for national replication as "a model youth development program that works."

GED SERVICES INCLUDE:

Proven instructional and test taking techniques
Certified teachers provide instruction in math, English, science, social studies, and computer
Gym, recreational and cultural activities offered
Credentialed counselors offer substance abuse prevention counseling, employment and college preparation
Career Guidance
Free breakfast and lunch daily

Referral Procedure

Clients may refer themselves or be referred by public entities or any others. For more information and/or admission contact the ELS Intake Department by telephone at 718-401-5726 or 718-401-5711 or e-mail the program director at dlowy@arguscommunity.org.

MEDICAID is gladly accepted and MEDICAID enrollment assistance is provided.

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