Who is Eligible?
The SCC receives its residents from judicial referrals. The facility is a secure, long-term substance abuse rehabilitation program for persons who are either incarcerated or facing incarceration. Eligibility criteria are as follows:
- Must be male;
- Must exhibit a chronic substance abuse problem;
- Must be facing, or have remaining on his sentence at least six (6) months, preferably one year;
- Must not have any serious medical issues, be under psychiatric care or on psychotropic medications;
- Must not be facing charges involving a serious violent offense;
- Must not be a sex offender.
If a person meets the above criteria, an application should be submitted to the SCC. An interview may follow.
Admissions Process
The admission process for Second Chance Center is as follows:
- The admissions process begins with an application requesting placement in the program.
- Our Intake Manager contacts the Social worker or Case Manager to procure the medical records of the individual as well as to conduct phone interviews to determine of the applicant is a match for the program.
- This information is forwarded to the Admissions Committee who reviews all applications on a weekly basis and responds based on availability of bed space when it is determined the applicant is a match for the program.
Programming
The SCC program is a long-term, social rehabilitation model delivered in a secure, therapeutic enviroment designed to focus the offender on rehabilitation. The program utilizes a cognitive-behavioral therapy approach, emphasizing positive change through the development of pro-social attitudes such as:
- Self Control
- Critical Reasoning
- Development of Moral Reasoning Skills
- Development of Life Skills
- Self-Esteem
- Problem Solving
- Coping Resources