Choosing a Better Tomorrow
Juvenile Drug Court is an Intensive Outpatient program that offers a holistic approach to substance abuse treatment to promote enhanced self-sufficiency and self-esteem for youth who have been charged with a substance-involved misdemeanor or felony charge.
Our counselors work with youth to determine issues of underlying substance use and criminal activity to assist in developing a new outlook on their personal development that builds a strong foundation for a healthy future.
This twenty (20) week program is structured into four (4) phases that promote the development and sustainability of a substance free lifestyle.
Phase I | 4 week minimum
- Urinalysis (UA) Screenings | Randomized
- Individual Counseling | One (1) hour per week
- Group Counseling | One (1) hour per week
- Family Counseling | One (1) hour per week
- Juvenile Drug Court | Biweekly/monthly
- Community Service | Eight (8) hours
Phase II | 8 week minimum
- Urinalysis (UA) Screenings | Randomized
- Individual Counseling | One (1) hour per week
- Group Counseling | One (1) hour per week
- Family Counseling | One (1) session per phase
- Juvenile Drug Court | Biweekly/monthly
- Community Service | Eight (8) hours
- Chemical Education Course | One (1) hour per week
Phase III | 4 week minimum
- Urinalysis (UA) Screenings | Randomized
- Individual Counseling | One (1) hour per week
- Group Counseling | One (1) hour per week
- Family Counseling | One (1) session per phase
- Juvenile Drug Court | Biweekly/monthly
- Community Service | Forty (40) hours
Phase IV | 4 week minimum (consecutive)
- Urinalysis (UA) Screenings | Randomized
- Individual Counseling | One (1) hour per week
- Group Counseling | One (1) hour per week
- Family Counseling | One (1) session per phase
- Juvenile Drug Court | Biweekly/monthly
- Graduation Essay | Prior to graduation from the program
Juvenile Drug Court accepts clients from judicial and non-judicial referral sources across the Big Bend Region.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
- Personal Identification (if available) | ID, Driver's License, or Passport
- Proof of Parent/Guardian income | tax return, W2, paystub, or 1099 form
- Proof of insurance (if applicable) | Insurance card or Medicaid card
- Referral Information (if applicable)
