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Clitheroe
Original page click here as of January 8 2008
1709 Bragaw, Suite B, Anchorage AK 99508
Mon-Thur 8:00 am to 8:00 pm Fri 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Outpatient: 907-276-2898
Detox: 907-243-1181 or 1-877-376-2898
(outside Anchorage)
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here to contact via e-mail
Our mission is to provide affordable,
appropriate, accessible professional treatment of adult individuals who
suffer from addiction to alcohol and other drugs
The Salvation Army's Clitheroe Center is Alaska’s largest
comprehensive substance abuse treatment facility, offering treatment
services focused on meeting the substance abuse and mental health
issues of individuals and their families.
Spotlight
Salvation Army Detox Program Closes Its Doors
Q: What other options did you look at before
deciding to close the program?
A: We have advocated-as partners in SADA (Substance Abuse Directors
Assn. of Alaska), the Anchorage Alliance for Health & Social
Services and other associations for adequate funding to address one of
Alaska's most urgent health problems. Alcoholism and chemical
dependency compromises the
health of individuals, families, and communities.
Closing the Detox Unit was our last
option, and only recommended when staffing levels could have
compromised the safety of individuals in our program. We will not put
individuals at risk by continuing to operate a program without adequate
staff to manage the day to day operations.
Q: Can’t you ask for some of the money
Joan Kroc left to The Salvation Army money to continue the program?
A: The money gifted to The Salvation Army from the estate of Joan Kroc
was designated for development of new youth and family based community
centers. It specifically stated the funds were not available for
existing programs or services. Alaska did not receive any funds from
the Kroc gift.
Q: How much funding would you need to reopen the
program?
A: Based on the staffing levels required to operate
Clitheroe’s Detox Unit, there is an estimated $583,000
shortfall. While this would not resolve the primary challenge of a
shortage of qualified nurses, these funds would allow us to provide a
salary increase that would help address this issue by allowing The
Salvation Army to offer more competitive wages to its professional
staff.
Q: Do you expect this closure to be temporary?
A: The program is now in “diversion status”, much
like local hospitals that temporarily suspend services for the safety
of their patients. The services provided at Clitheroe’s Detox
program are a critical part of our community’s safety net of
services so we do hope this will be a temporary measure to allow us
time to work with local and state officials to determine the most
appropriate plan to address this crisis.
We remain committed to exploring additional funding opportunities, but
cannot reopen the Detox program without a long-term solution to address
the staffing problem resulting from inadequate funding. If we were to
receive funding that would help us pay competitive wages, it could take
4-6 weeks to hire staff and resume operating the program.
Q: Can’t you reduce the number of
people you are serving to address the staffing shortage?
A: We have reduced the number of beds in the Detox Unit in recent years
from 16 to the 8 we now have and that provided only
a temporary solution. The nationwide nursing shortage
has significantly impacted our program so that the number of staff we
currently have do not meet the state requirements to continue operating
a medically supervised drug and alcohol detoxification.
This program is the only Medically Enhanced Detox Unit in the state
that offers specialized mental health services for individuals who are
suicidal and require detoxification. We will not put individuals at
risk, by operating the program without the necessary resources.
Q: Has Clitheroe closed?
A: The Salvation Army Clitheroe Center will continue to offer
professional, comprehensive substance abuse treatment through our
residential, outpatient and continuing care programs to men, women and
their families as we have for the past 30 years.
Only the detox program will be impacted and on diversion
status…individuals in need of detox services will be
directed to Providence Hospital for this interim period.
Q: What is the need for these services in
Alaska?
A: In Alaska, alcohol dependence/abuse is at 14%, twice the national
average and have long been recognized as our state’s number
one behavioral health problem, compromising the health of individuals,
families, and communities.
Alcohol and other drug abuse impacts the economy in many ways including
public safety, health care, and public assistance. This cost to the
Alaskan economy was estimated to be $738 million dollars during 2003.
Alcohol and other drug abuse are a major cause of traffic crashes in
Alaska. There were 1,109 traffic crashes in Alaska attributed to
alcohol and other drug abuse during 2002. The estimated costs from
these crashes were more than $35 million (for legal costs, property
damage, workplace costs, insurance).
Adult and child protective services attributed to alcohol and other
drug abuse cost an estimated $59 million. These costs include foster
care services, adoption care services, residential care services, and
social worker services.
Q: What is Clitheroe doing to positively impact
individuals, families, and the community?
A: Access to services, such as detox and treatment is essential for
breaking the cycle of addition thus enhancing the quality of life for
people with substance use disorders. Effective treatment services can
help reduce the abusive use of alcohol and other drugs to protect
Alaskans' health and safety.
The Salvation Army Clitheroe Center prioritizes admissions into
services for pregnant women. Prenatal alcohol abuse can result in fetal
alcohol spectrum disorders, the leading preventable cause of birth
defects and mental retardation, developmental delays, birth defects,
and death. Additionally, specialized treatment for adults of
childbearing age and parents are also available. This helps to promote
healthy births and early childhood interventions to reduce the risk of
disability.
Our programs successfully work with individuals who are at high risk
for suicide including those who report suicidal ideation or have
attempted suicide in the past. Intervention and treatment services help
reduce the number of suicides in Alaska.
Research indicates that 80% of prisoners are in jail for alcohol and
drug related offenses, with 1 in 6 prisoners reporting they committed
their offense to get money for drugs. Substance abuse and the failure
to treat it in the criminal population are tightly linked with
recidivism. By offering treatment services, Clitheroe helps to prevent
drug related offenses and recidivism of persons with mental health
problems, developmental disabilities, or substance abuse problems.
If you have additional questions or would like information about The
Salvation Army Clitheroe Center, please contact Anne Dennis-Choi at
276-2898 or by email at anne_choi@usw.salvationarmy.org
Our Program
The Salvation Army Clitheroe Center is a comprehensive substance abuse
and dual diagnosis treatment program. We provide professional and
affordable treatment services to adults who are addicted to alcohol and
other drugs. Programs at Clitheroe include a detox unit and residential
services for men and women including a dual-diagnosis treatment program
for individuals with mental health issues and assessments. The
Clitheroe Center also provides family services. Outpatient services
provide counseling and support for those who would benefit from or have
completed inpatient treatment or are not in need of inpatient
treatment.
 Personalized programs of
recovery offer clients and their families the opportunity to access
services in a residential or outpatient setting. Programs include:
· Individual
assessments
· Detox
and enhanced detox programs
· Residential
programs for men and women
·
Outpatient counseling
·
Continuing care groups
·
Family support groups
We believe that clients who invest in their treatment program increase
their chance for a successful outcome. We are able to accept most
insurance plans, Medicaid, personal checks, MC, VISA, Discover Card and
in certain cases, vouchers from other agencies.
The Salvation Army Clitheroe Center is licensed and funded, in part,
through grants from the State of Alaska, Department of Health &
Social Services Division of Behavioral Health. The program is
accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation
Facilities (CARF).
Our staff is a multi-disciplinary team consisting of a combination of
degreed professionals, state-certified substance abuse counselors, with
many years of experience in recovery. Clitheroe staff also work within
the corrections system to provide substance abuse counseling for
inmates in Anchorage area correctional facilities.
Help and Information
- If you are in need of a
confidential drug and alcohol assessment, please come to one of our
biweekly orientations for more information, held Monday evenings at
6:30 p.m. and Friday mornings at 11:00 a.m. at our Outpatient location
at: 1709 Bragaw, Suite B, Anchorage AK 99508.
- If you or someone you know
is in need of detoxification from alcohol or other drugs, please call
our Detox Center at 907-243-1181
- For more information about
the different programs that we offer, such as Dual Diagnosis,
Intermediate Care Unit and the Reflections Program (Women Only), please
call us at: 907-276-2898. If you are out of the Anchorage area and wish
to receive more information, you can contact us toll-free at:
1-877-376-2898.
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