Unit Description: An out-patient service offering multiple levels of care for substance abuse patients. Day and evening hours Monday through Friday.

Patient Population: Adult patients with substance abuse diagnosis alone or substance abuse diagnosis in combination with another mental illness.

Unit Information: The various services offered by the Chemical Dependency Service include a Dual diagnosis partial hospital program, an intensive out-patient program, extended out-patient services, operating while intoxicated (OWI) evaluation evaluations. RNs work with social workers, substance abuse counselors, activity and occupational therapists, as well as, psychiatrists, in a multi-disciplinary setting.

RNs coordinate patient care, complete initial bio-psycho-social assessments, lead education groups, and do insurance pre-certifications and re-certifications.

Location: 5 Boyd Tower