If you or someone you care for is dependent on alcohol or drugs and needs treatment, it is important to know that no single treatment approach is appropriate for all individuals. Finding the right treatment program involves careful consideration of such things as the setting, length of care, philosophical approach and your or your loved ones needs.

Here are 12 questions to consider when selecting a treatment program. Conveniently download and print this Adobe Reader (.pdf) file and use it as your guideline:

Choosing Treatment Checklist

O.S.A.R. (Outreach, Screening, Assessment, Referral) is a free service funded by Texas State Department of Health Services for individuals who need help due to alcohol and/or drugs, are Texas residents, have no income or are financially challenged.

OSAR works with the individual, family and support system in helping to find the appropriate level of care in the community.

• Alcohol and Drug Screenings
• Assessments
• Crisis Intervention
• Counseling
• Education and Support
• Referral Resource to Treatment Services

Crisis Hotline
800-508-0834

www.bluebonnetmhmr.org/OSAR.htm

Addiction Directions
www.addictiondirections.com
Substance Abuse Recovery Resource and Referral Center

Services for Individuals, Families and Companies
Substance Abuse Treatment Referrals
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