Addiction to alcohol or drugs has unique effects on women — on their physical health, emotional health, and their relationships with others. In addition, addicted women find it difficult to get help because they do not have the time, money or child care services they need to enter treatment.

Positive Options for Women Entering Recovery (P.O.W.E.R.) is an intensive outpatient program for women who want help recovering from alcohol and drug dependence. P.O.W.E.R. offers treatment which is tailored to the unique needs of women. Scheduling, child care, and financial assistance help overcome the barriers women face in obtaining treatment for chemical dependency.

The P.O.W.E.R. program consists of educational sessions, group therapy, and weekly family involvement. Child care is located at CAPS, 1000 West Hively Avenue, beside Oaklawn.

Program expectations

• Required attendance at AA or NA meetings while in the POWER program
• Family involvement
• Participation in all sessions
• Follow-up to POWER with a 16-week continuing care program
• Benefits
• The opportunity to share with other women who have similar experiences
• Convenient scheduling and child care
• Family involvement
• Full participation in treatment planning goals
• Alcohol and drug screens utilized

Program fees

Fees for the P.O.W.E.R. program are based on a person’s ability to pay. Learn more about financial arrangements at Oaklawn.

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