Solutions

Johnnie: “I grew up with a lot of resentment toward my Dad. He left my Mom to raise me by herself and when he was around, he usually put me down and told me I would never amount to anything. I felt rejected by my Dad, but still really wanted his approval. As a teenager, I got involved with marijuana, which led to other problems in my life. I developed an attitude of not caring about other people, even my Mom. I saw myself as destined to fail.

“My attitude use eventually led me to Family Counseling Service. I was angry and resistant at first. But my counselor explained that if I wanted to make a success of my life, it could only be up to me. He said that my success would be the result of my determination to achieve in spite of my circumstances. He stressed the importance of having a positive attitude and not allowing my past to limit my future.

“It took a while, but now I’ve started spending quality time with my Dad and I feel better about myself. I’m also taking advanced classes at school and I’m making plans for a positive future.”

Program Description

Solutions provides intervention and education for teens referred to the program by parents, juvenile courts, probation officers, Juvenile Conference Committees, schools, etc. The program provides services to teens ages 13 - 17. The majority of participants are referred by the local juvenile justice system, and the majority of them are first-time offenders.

Program Guidelines

Groups meet weekly, with each meeting lasting two hours. Parents are expected to attend with their teens on at least 4 different occasions, outlined at the beginning of the program. Solutions utilizes lecture, group discussions, role plays, guest speakers, homework, and videos. The fee is $25 for each of the eight sessions, plus a $25 payment at the first session for the program handbook.

Solutions has an educational philosophy and utilizes lecture, group discussions, role plays, guest speakers, homework, and videos. Program participants may have to submit to random drug screenings during the time they are in the program.

For Additional Information

Call (205)752-2504

Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CST