N.E.E.D.S feels that individuals have a right to self-determination. Individuals have the power to change. Participants should feel empowered to: ·
Decide whether they want service, what services or how much and from whom. ·
Be active in the planning of service ·
Services must recognize the role of the family. Family involvement should be supported by: ·
Seeking out the family when permitted by participant ·
Involving them in service plan when permitted by participant ·
Direct services and resources toward the family.
Services should be a part of a coordinated network of community-based services, using all appropriate existing community services and identifying the need for developing additional services. In providing services to participants, the full range of social work skills focused on person centered planning will be used to inform participants of services and alternatives available and the impact of decisions to assure informed choices. We shall consider strength-based and solution-focused techniques. Culturally Sensitive Services
N.E.E.D.S has made a commitment to provide services that are culturally sensitive to our population needs. We believe in a ethnical and social diverse workforce including bilingual/bicultural staff. We will deliver services in ways that respect the ethnic identity of our participants and cultural practices. We will make every effort to provide services to all community members especially those who have lacked service provision in the past. We will also make every effort to provide gender-specific programming. Program ObjectivesAchieving and maintaining long-term abstinence from alcohol and drugs will be accomplished by: ·