Drug & Alcohol Services
In a Drug & Alcohol Crisis?
Call TAPline at 1-800-222-9016
CMSU Drug and Alcohol Services includes prevention, case management programs to engage individuals in positive alternatives to drug and alcohol use.
Prevention Specialist
CMSU Prevention Specialist work in school districts throughout the four county area serving as Student Assistance Program liaisons and delivering Evidence Based Programs to reduce the risk of Substance Use Disorder among area youth.
Case Managers
CMSU Case Managers provide assessment and referral for treatment. CMSU contracts with drug and alcohol treatment service providers throughout Pennsylvania for a complete continuum of care. Services are available to all residents of Columbia, Montour, Snyder and Union counties. Funding is available for those who qualify and are without healthcare benefits.
Substance Use Disorder Case Management Services
Substance Use Disorder Case management services is a coordinated approach of the delivery of health, substance use, mental health and social services, and linking individuals with appropriate services to address specific needs and achieve goals.
Note…
If you need assistance funding for addiction treatment in another county please refer to your local drug and alcohol office
Enabling in the illness of chemical dependency
Enabling in the illness of chemical dependency can have several negative consequences, including:
Reinforcing the addictive behavior: Enabling behavior can inadvertently reward and reinforce the addictive behavior, making it more difficult for the individual to break free from their dependency.
Delaying the recovery process: Enabling can prevent the individual from experiencing the full consequences of their actions, which can delay their recognition of the need for change and ultimately prolong their recovery process.
Damaging relationships: Enabling behavior can lead to feelings of resentment, anger, and mistrust among loved ones, damaging relationships and undermining support networks.
Contributing to financial problems: Enabling behavior can contribute to financial problems, as loved ones may provide financial support that is ultimately used to fuel the addictive behavior.
Compromising personal values: Enabling behavior can compromise personal values and ethics, as loved ones may engage in behaviors that they would not otherwise condone in an effort to protect the individual from the consequences of their actions.
