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  Court Services

For adults challenged with substance misuse or abuse, the least intensive services is provided by the Court Services Program components which include substance abuse education and intervention, risk reduction classes (DUI school), multiple offender evaluations, employee assistance program and domestic violence/anger management classes.
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All participants receive the NEEDS assessment that determines the ASAM level of care indicated. The substance abuse classes are ASAM Level 0.5, early intervention.

Risk Reduction Classes
The Risk Reduction Classes (DUI School) follow the state licensed and regulated Prime for Life Program, which is a mandated 20-hour course and is taught by a state, licensed Risk Reduction Instructor.

Pre-Trial Intervention Program
The Pre-Trial Intervention Program serves as the front door for the criminal justice system to the DeKalb CSB. Individuals who are interviewed and deemed appropriate by the DeKalb Magistrate Court Pre-Trial case management staff will be referred to Court Services for assessment prior to appearing in court. This Intervention Program will provide the Pre-Trial case management staff, with the consent of the referred individual, recommendations as a result of their initial needs assessment. This Program will also offer education and intervention classes to meet the requirements of the courts.

STEPS Prevention Classes
The STEPS Prevention Classes are for youth ages 13 to 21 who have experimented with alcohol and/or drugs or have peers who are involved with alcohol and/or drugs. The two program components are Prime for Life Under The STEPS Prevention Classes are for youth ages 13 to 21 who have experimented with alcohol and/or drugs or have peers who are involved with alcohol and/or drugs. The two program components are Prime for Life Under 21 and the CAPES (Chemical Awareness Education Series). These two services are mobile, "your place or ours".

Parenting Connection

The Parenting Connection Classes are in conjunction with the STEPS Prevention classes for the parents of the juveniles in the STEPS program. The classes are held at the Juvenile Court Annex. The Parenting Connection classes are based on the parent's needs, learning style, and desired goal. It allows parents to view common daily problems enacted video scenes. The program teaches valuable communication and behavior management skills including co-assertive discipline, "I" statements, supervision of schoolwork and peers, and positive modeling.

 

 


ADULT MENTAL HEALTH

DeKalb Regional Crisis Center
Outpatient Services
Psychosocial Rehabilitation
Residential Services
Community Supports
Peer and Supported Employment
Self Assessment

ADULT ADDICTIVE DISEASES
DeKalb Addiction Clinic
Detoxification Services
DUI Services
New Visions Women's Program
Self Assessment

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES
Drug Court
Jail Diversion
In-Jail Services
DUI: Court Mandated Services
Court Services