CINCINNATI—Talbert House was pleased to host U.S. Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales at the agency’s Men’s ADAPT (Alcohol & Drug Addiction Partnership Treatment) program August 8.
Gonzales visited the facility during a tour of Cincinnati with U.S. Congressman Steve Chabot. ADAPT for Men is a comprehensive treatment program for chemically dependant male adults referred by the Hamilton County Drug Court, providing a cost–effective alternative to prison for non-violent felony offenders. During his visit, Gonzales participated in a round table discussion and spoke to several residents of the program.
Research has shown Drug Courts are very effective in dealing with individuals who are chemically dependent: ADAPT clients who complete the 15-month continuum of treatment have a 11 percent recidivism rate after three years compared to the national average of 45 percent. Also 78 percent of ADAPT clients demonstrated reductions in their criminal thinking after completing treatment.
At ADAPT, each client is assigned a counselor who devises an individualized service plan, and if appropriate, the client remains in the residential program approximately 60 to 90 days. All clients participate in a minimum of 30 hours of structured programming every week, such as group therapy, relapse management, vocational and educational groups, coping skills, anger management and individual counseling sessions. For clients to successfully complete the program, they must have active participation, adherence to program rules and 12 continuous months of remaining alcohol- and drug-free.
ADAPT is a partnership with Hamilton County Courts and Pre-Trial Services, Hamilton County Probation Department, Central Community Health Board, First Step Home and Prospect House.
Since 1965, Talbert House’s mission is to be a progressive, multi-service, community-based nonprofit agency. Talbert House serves a broad population and develops and delivers services in mental health, community corrections, substance abuse and welfare-to-work. These services have two basic purposes: to improve social behavior and enhance personal recovery and growth.
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