Licking County Alcoholism Prevention Program has been a recognized provider of alcohol and drug-related treatment services since 1968. In 2016, we received our certification to also provide mental health services. Our continued community service combines experienced, knowledgeable staff with dedication and commitment to provide our clients with outpatient services. We provide support to our clients through individualized treatment programs.
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Services Offered
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): An intensive program for men diagnosed as substance dependent with an additional need for increased structure. The program addresses client needs as identified in the Contemplation/Preparation stage of change/treatment. These include ambivalence, extrinsic motivation and discovering intrinsic motivators for change. The program meets three hours per day, three days per week, for twelve to fifteen sessions. The client is then re-evaluated for appropriate program/stage placement. It is based on Matrix Model curriculum that addresses the dynamics and impact of addiction on the brain, identifies internal and external triggers, and behavioral/thinking errors.
TNT (Teens Need Treatment): This group is for adolescents 11 to 19 years old that are still enrolled in high school that have received a substance use disorder diagnosis. This group meets 2 to 4 hours weekly and runs for approximately twenty-six weeks. This group is intensive treatment for substance use disorder issues that follow The Matrix Model which includes early recovery skills, relapse prevention and a family education component.
Fees and Payment
LAPP determines client responsibility for fees on a sliding fee scale based on household income and family size. Many Licking County residents qualify for free assistance. LAPP also accepts Medicaid, Medicare and insurance clients and Visa and MasterCard for the client's portion.
Services Offered To: Adults
Payment: Sliding Scale
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Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
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Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.