Contact Info
Garry Olson Interventions LLC
Garry Olson
28401 Los Alison Blvd.
Unit 5204
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
Phone: 949-685-8982
Fax: 833-549-9393
Website: www.garryolsoninterventions.net
Services
- Substance abuse interventions
- Substance abuse counseling
- Addiction and recovery education
Hours of Operation
9am to 9pm Monday through Sunday PST
About Us
Substance Abuse Interventions and Substance Abuse Counseling
Substance Abuse InterventionsAs a substance abuse interventionist, we can provide a range of services aimed at helping individuals struggling with substance abuse issues. These services may include:
1. Assessment: Assess the individual's substance abuse history, patterns, and related issues to understand severity and specific needs.
2. Education and information: Educate the individual and their family members about addiction, its effects, and available treatment options.
3. Planning: Help the family and loved ones develop a structured intervention plan, including determining who will be involved, setting clear goals, and outlining potential consequences.
4. Intervention facilitation: Lead and guide the intervention process, creating a safe and supportive environment for communication between the individual and their loved ones.
5. Emotional support: Provide emotional support to both the individual and their family members throughout the intervention process, addressing fears, concerns, and anxieties.
6. Referrals and treatment coordination: If the individual agrees to seek help, the interventionist assists in arranging appropriate treatment options, making referrals to rehabilitation centers, therapists, support groups, or other resources.
7. Follow-up and aftercare: Continue to support the individual and their family after the intervention, ensuring proper aftercare planning and assisting with relapse prevention strategies.
8. Education and support for families: Offer guidance, education, and support to the family members, helping them understand addiction dynamics and develop healthier coping strategies.
Crisis intervention: In emergency situations, the interventionist may provide immediate assistance, helping to manage crises related to substance abuse, such as overdose or severe withdrawal symptoms
Substance Abuse CounselingAs a substance abuse counselor, we can offer a range of services to effectively address the needs of individuals struggling with substance abuse. Here are some key services that we typically provide:
1. Assessment and Evaluation: Conduct thorough assessments to understand the extent and nature of the substance abuse problem, as well as the individual's physical, psychological, and social circumstances.
2. Treatment Planning: Collaborating with the individual to develop personalized treatment plans that address their unique needs, goals, and preferences.
3. Individual Counseling: Providing one-on-one counseling sessions to help individuals explore the underlying causes of their substance abuse, develop coping strategies, and make positive behavioral changes.
4. Education and Psychoeducation: Offering information and educational materials to increase awareness and understanding of substance abuse, its effects, and the process of recovery. Psychoeducation involves teaching individuals about addiction, relapse prevention, and healthy coping skills.
5. Motivational Interviewing: Utilizing motivational interviewing techniques to enhance an individual's intrinsic motivation to change their substance use behaviors and engage in treatment.
6. Referrals: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals and community resources to provide appropriate referrals for medical, psychiatric, or other specialized services as needed.
7. Relapse Prevention: Assisting individuals in developing strategies to identify and cope with high risk situations, manage cravings, and prevent relapse.
8. Family Counseling: Involving family members in the treatment process to improve family dynamics, address enabling or codependent behaviors, and provide support for recovery.
9. Aftercare and Continuing Support: Establishing a plan for ongoing support after the completion of formal treatment, including relapse prevention strategies, support group recommendations, and connecting individuals with community resources.