Opportunity Details
Substance Abuse Education
Goal
Increase inmates' awareness of substance abuse and treatment options.
Program Description
Substance abuse education programs provide inmates with basic information of substance abuse and treatment options.
Program Delivery Methods
How it Works
Volunteers from the community and local substance abuse agencies come to the jail weekly to provide inmates with basic information about the basic principles of recovery and the phsyiological, psychological, and emotional effects of addiction. They also provide information only. The jail refers inmates interested in pursuing treatment to other programs in the jail and to community treatment options.
To volunteer, Express Interest below.
For more information, call 605-394-6116.
Increase inmates' awareness of substance abuse and treatment options.
Program Description
Substance abuse education programs provide inmates with basic information of substance abuse and treatment options.
Program Delivery Methods
- Single-session presentations
- Ongoing small-group sessions
How it Works
Volunteers from the community and local substance abuse agencies come to the jail weekly to provide inmates with basic information about the basic principles of recovery and the phsyiological, psychological, and emotional effects of addiction. They also provide information only. The jail refers inmates interested in pursuing treatment to other programs in the jail and to community treatment options.
To volunteer, Express Interest below.
For more information, call 605-394-6116.
Adult Education, Other
Families, Homeless, Immigrants, Refugees or Ethnic Groups, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay,Bisexual,Transgender), Low-income communities, Military/Veterans, Offenders/Ex-offenders, People with Disabilities, People with Health-based Concerns, Visitors & Travelers
Administrative Support/Clerical,Caring for People,Consulting & Professional Services,Counseling,Mentoring/Youth Development,Public Relations/Marketing,Tutoring,Other
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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