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Oriana House, Inc.

Programming & Criteria Guide

Admissions Department (330) 535-8116

[email protected]

The most updated version of this publication is always available on our website’s home page.

www.orianahouse.org

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Oriana House, Inc.

Our Mission Oriana House provides quality and humane chemical dependency treatment and community corrections services to clients while contributing to safer communities. Oriana House accomplishes its mission by providing treatment, rehabilitative services, aftercare, and supervision to clients in the local community. Services are offered through residential and nonresidential programs.

It is the policy of Oriana House, Inc., to not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sex (wages), genetics, gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, retaliation, and military/veteran status.

To our Referral Sources and Community Partners:

This publication contains information on all the programs and services offered through Oriana House, Inc. With facilities in Summit, Cuyahoga, Seneca, Sandusky, Erie, Huron, Washington, and Ottawa counties, and a service region that extends beyond that, we’ve included addresses and contact information for all of our locations, but still I encourage you to contact the Admissions Department directly if you have questions about a referral.

To learn about programs available in a specific service area, the table of contents lists programs by the regions of Summit and Cuyahoga counties, and North Central and South East Ohio. The contents are divided into the following sections:

• Substance Abuse Treatment Residential Programs Nonresidential Programs Summit County ADM Crisis Center

• Community Corrections Programs Residential Programs Nonresidential Programs

• Reentry Services

The outline for each program or service includes information on program goals, target population, the screening process, a description of services, the financial obligations for clients, and requirements for successful completion of the program.

You will also find a chart at the beginning of the publication of the “Continuum of Sanctions,” illustrating how Oriana House programs and services fit into the criminal justice system.

Because of unique circumstances it is impossible to map out which programs and services are going to be most appropriate for every individual. Still, we hope this will serve as a detailed resource for you, and we encourage you to contact us for additional information on any of our programs, or for assistance in determining which services would be most beneficial.

You may reach our Admissions Department by calling 330-535-8116 or by email through our website at www.orianahouse.org. Your inquiries are always welcome.

Sincerely,

James J. Lawrence President/CEO

http://www.orianahouse.org/

Oriana House, Inc., Programming & Criteria Guide

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TABLE OF CONTENTS BY REGION

SUMMIT COUNTY REGION SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS

Residential Programs 5 Summit County ADM Crisis Center - Detoxification and Drop-In Center 6

Nonresidential Programs 9 Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) 10 Aftercare 12 Summit Link 13

Oriana House Assessment Center 14 Rigel Recovery Services 15 SUMMIT COUNTY REGION COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS

Residential Programs 17 Driver Intervention Programs 18 Glenwood Jail - DUI Multiple Offender Program (MOP) 19 Glenwood Jail - Jail Overflow/Direct Placement 21 Halfway House Program (includes Treatment Transfer, Transitional Control, and Parolee) 22 Restricted Halfway House Program 24 Work Release and Employment Placement Programs 26 Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) Program 27 Medication Assisted Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) Program 29 Special Housing Adjustment Residential Program (SHARP) 31 Oriana Alternative Environment Program 33

Nonresidential Programs 35 Day Reporting and Transitional Services 38 Electronic Monitoring and GPS Programs 40 Alcohol Monitoring 42 Summit County Pretrial Supervision 44 Akron Recovery Court (Akron Municipal Drug Court) 46 The Turning Point Program (Summit County Felony Drug Court) 51 Summit County Reentry Court 54 Akron Municipal Family Intervention Program and Court 56 Summit County Pretrial Diversion Program 58

Summit County Criminal Non-Support Program 60


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SUMMIT COUNTY REGION REENTRY SERVICES 63

Community Residential Center 64 Frederick Avenue Apartments (Sober Housing) 65

CUYAHOGA COUNTY REGION SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM Rigel Recovery Services 15

CUYAHOGA COUNTY REGION COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS

Residential Programs 17 Halfway House Program (includes Treatment Transfer, Transitional Control, and Parolee); Probation 22 Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) Program 27 Medication Assisted Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) Program 29

CUYAHOGA COUNTY REGION REENTRY SERVICES 63 Community Residential Center 64 North Star Neighborhood Reentry Resource Center 66

NORTH CENTRAL COUNTY REGION SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM Rigel Recovery Services 15

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO REGION COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS Residential Programs 17

Halfway House Program (includes Treatment Transfer, Transitional Control and Parolee); Probation 22 Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) Program 27 Medication Assisted Community Based Correctional Facility (CBCF) Program 29

Nonresidential Programs 35 Northwest Ohio Behavior & Reporting Services (NO BARS) 36 Electronic Monitoring and GPS Programs 40 Alcohol Monitoring 42 PIVOT Program 49

SOUTH EAST OHIO REGION SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAM

Rigel Recovery Services 15


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SOUTH EAST OHIO REGION COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PROGRAMS

Residential Programs 17 Halfway House Program (includes Treatment Transfer, Transitional Control and Parolee); Probation 22

Nonresidential Programs 35 Electronic Monitoring and GPS Programs 40 Alcohol Monitoring 42


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Substance Abuse

Treatment

Residential Programs


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SUMMIT COUNTY ADM CRISIS CENTER DETOXIFICATION AND DROP-IN SERVICES

15 Frederick Avenue Akron, Ohio 44310

(330) 996-7730 TTY/TDD: (330) 761-3376

PROGRAM GOAL

• To provide a cost effective and humane point of entry to comprehensive services for Summit County residents determined to be under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

DETOXIFICATION

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult Summit County residents who are intoxicated and/or experiencing withdrawal symptoms.

SCREENING PROCESS

• Clients may be self-referred, referred by family or friends, physicians, community agencies, police, court personnel, or probation and parole officers.

• Admission to Sub-acute (inpatient) detox is based on the result of a nursing assessment that suggests an applicant for admission is experiencing or is expected to experience acute withdrawal symptoms.

• Acceptance to Ambulatory (outpatient) Detox is based on the result of a nursing assessment and physical exam and may be an option for those with a supportive home environment who are able to return daily to the ADM Crisis Center to receive medications and individual and/or group counseling support for a period of five days.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES

• Detoxification services will be available to appropriate clients without restriction. • Appropriate medical support is provided by a physician and access to 24-hour nursing

coverage during the detoxification period. • Individual and group counseling are available. • An assessment of Substance Use Disorder(s) is done on all clients.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION • Cost is based on a sliding scale in lieu of Medicaid coverage.

SUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Clients will be considered successfully released from the Detoxification Unit if they have

completed the medical regimen.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • If an individual in sub-acute leaves the Unit before completing both the medical regimen and

alcohol and drug assessment it will be considered an unsuccessful discharge. • If an individual in ambulatory detox fails to return daily to the ADM Crisis Center prior to

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DROP-IN CENTER

PROGRAM GOAL • To provide a safe environment for individuals who need to recuperate from the acute effects

of alcohol and/or drugs. TARGET POPULATION

• Adult Summit County residents who are self-referred, brought to the facility by local law enforcement agencies, or referred by community agencies.

SCREENING PROCESS

• Appropriateness for services is based on staff evaluation of the client's needs.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES • Clients may remain in the Drop-In Center until they are no longer under the effects of the

drugs and/or alcohol. • Based on each client’s needs, showers, laundry, and meals are available. • Observation and monitoring for withdrawal symptoms and other medical problems. • Assessment and referral services are available to willing participants.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION • There is no cost for this program.

SUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Clients will be considered successfully released if they have a negative alco-sensor test

and/or have been medically cleared by medical staff.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • If clients leave the facility while intoxicated or under the influence it will be considered

leaving against staff advice. Oriana House, Inc. provides the alcohol and substance abuse treatment services at the ADM Crisis Center through a contract with the Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health (ADM) Services Board.


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Substance Abuse

Treatment

Nonresidential Programs


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INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP) 49 East Glenwood Avenue

Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-2222

PROGRAM GOAL

• To provide an intensive, nonresidential substance abuse treatment program for adults with alcohol or other substance abuse problems.

TARGET POPULATION

• Clients participating in Oriana House programs who are in need of substance abuse treatment or are court ordered to attend Oriana House's treatment program.

SCREENING PROCESS

• Clients are sentenced to an Oriana House program by the court. • Clients are assessed to determine the nature and extent of their substance abuse, misuse

and/or addiction.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES • Individualized treatment program, including an ASAM 2.1 Level of Care Intensive Outpatient

Program; duration of this program is dependent on client need. • Individual and group counseling sessions. • Conjoint counseling sessions. • Referrals for urine drug screens and alcohol tests are made as necessary. • Full, nonresidential treatment allowing participants to maintain home, family, and

employment. • Participation in weekly self-help groups. • An ASAM 1.0 Level of Care Outpatient Aftercare Program consisting of weekly group

sessions and individual counseling to help clients practice and integrate newly acquired social skills and relapse prevention skills.

• Recovery Coaches trained to serve as personal mentors for people seeking or in recovery. • Family Matters (support meetings) designed to educate, support, and promote family

healing.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION • The program fee is negotiable, based on the client’s ability to pay.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • 30 day period of verified sobriety. • Completion of Individualized Treatment Plan. • No new criminal charges or re-arrests. • Evidence of internalizing newly acquired skills through demonstration of prosocial behavior

and adherence of overall program rules and policies. • Regular attendance and participation at all Substance Abuse Treatment Groups. • Participation in the conjoint and family component.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Failure to achieve a 30 day period of verified sobriety after appropriate treatment

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• Failure to complete objectives of Individualized Treatment Plan. • New criminal charges and rearrests may result in termination. • Failure to participate: If a client refuses to complete the required homework, role plays, and

Individualized Treatment Plan client may be discharged from Substance Abuse Treatment. • Failure to attend treatment groups: if a client fails to attend three treatment groups his

treatment episode will be reviewed.


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AFTERCARE PROGRAM Akron, Ohio

(330) 535-8116

PROGRAM GOALS • To provide continuing support for recovering individuals who have completed a treatment

program. • To maintain and, if possible, enhance the gains made during the initial treatment

experience. • To build a foundation for continued recovery that allows for lifestyle and behavioral changes

that support sobriety. • To continue to practice skills necessary to promote recovery.

TARGET POPULATION

• Individuals who have completed an Oriana House substance abuse treatment program and are committed to their recovery.

SCREENING PROCESS

• Clients are referred by their individual treatment counselor after completing an Oriana House substance abuse treatment program.


• Weekly, group sessions to practice skills for long term recovery. Duration of this program varies based on individual client factors.

• Individual treatment plans developed between the counselor and the client. • Individual counseling sessions. • Recovery Coaches trained to serve as personal mentors for people seeking or in recovery. • Family support designed to educate, support, and promote family healing.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION • There is no cost to the client for this program.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS

• Conforming to program rules and completing the prescribed course of treatment


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SUMMIT LINK 15 Frederick Avenue Akron, Ohio 44310

(330) 996-7730

PROGRAM GOAL • To identify, assess, and recommend eligible offenders for substance abuse treatment

services, thereby providing the court system a method to divert appropriate offenders to treatment.

TARGET POPULATION

• Court-referred adult, male and female, misdemeanor or traffic offenders in Summit County in need of assessment and treatment for substance abuse services who have been referred by the court system.

SCREENING PROCESS

• Screening process utilizes an assessment interview to determine eligibility for services. DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES

• Substance Abuse assessments (incarcerated and non-incarcerated individuals). • Case Management (for monitoring of compliance/treatment and coordination of services).

Urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required. • Referrals to appropriate levels of care consistent with standardized placement criteria. • Timely communication with the Akron and Summit County court systems regarding clients.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION

• Clients are charged for a substance use assessment received at the Summit County ADM Crisis Center.


• Complying with the mandates of the referring court.


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ORIANA HOUSE ASSESSMENT CENTER 215 East Glenwood Akron, Ohio 44310

(234) 678-5720

PROGRAM GOAL • To provide substance use evaluations with treatment recommendations and referrals to

clients seeking alcohol and substance abuse treatment services.

TARGET POPULATION • Adult Summit County residents who are in need of a substance use assessment and referral

to treatment services. • Referrals are initiated by the person seeking services and may be facilitated or encouraged

by family, friends, community agencies, probation and parole officers, police, or court personnel.

SCREENING PROCESS

• The screening process consists of an interview and standardized inventory testing to determine eligibility and appropriateness for services.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

• Substance use assessment. • Referrals to appropriate level of care using standardized placement criteria. • Recovery Coaches trained to serve as personal mentors for people seeking or in recovery. • Family Matters (support groups) designed to educate, support, and promote family healing.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION • Cost is based on a sliding scale.


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RIGEL RECOVERY SERVICES

Summit County: 37 N. Broadway Street Akron, Ohio 44308 (234) 678-5720 Cuyahoga County: 1804 East 55th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44103 (216) 417-4213

North Central Ohio: 65 St. Francis Avenue, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (567) 220-7018 South East Ohio: 27750 State Route 7, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (740) 371-5160

PROGRAM GOAL • To provide comprehensive, outpatient substance abuse treatment including intensive outpatient

treatment, opiate enhanced treatment, and medication assisted treatment. TARGET POPULATION • Clients in need of substance abuse treatment. SCREENING PROCESS • Clients are assessed to determine the nature and extent of their substance abuse, misuse

and/or addiction. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES • Individualized treatment program, including an ASAM 2.1 Level of Care Intensive Outpatient

Program; duration of this program is dependent on client need. • Individual and group counseling sessions. • Case management services to assist clients with the management of the barriers to treatment

and recovery. • Conjoint counseling sessions. • Medication Assisted Treatment using the prescription medication Vivitrol. (In Summit County,

Vivitrol is provided in partnership with Summit Psychological Associates, Inc.) • University of Cincinnati substance use curriculum that is evidence based and gender specific

such as Women’s Journey and Men’s Journey as well as adjunct groups targeting specific needs such as Seeking Safety to address trauma as it relates to addiction, Anger Management, Parenting in Recovery, and Mapping the 12 Steps.

• Therapeutic drug screens are done to assist with successful treatment outcomes and hold clients accountable to their goal of abstinence.

• Full, nonresidential treatment allowing participants to maintain home, family, and employment. • Participation in weekly self-help groups. • An ASAM 1.0 Level of Care Outpatient Aftercare Program consisting of weekly group sessions

and individual counseling to help clients practice and integrate newly acquired social skills and relapse prevention skills.

• Recovery Coaches (in Summit County) trained to serve as personal mentors for people seeking or in recovery.

• Family Matters (support groups) designed to educate, support, and promote family healing. FINANCIAL OBLIGATION • Cost is based on a sliding fee scale and all Medicaid insurance plans are accepted. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • 30 day period of verified sobriety. • Completion of Individualized Treatment Plan. • Regular attendance and participation at all substance abuse treatment groups.


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UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Every attempt is made to assist a client in a successful discharge from Rigel Recovery

Services. Clients who are unable to get their disease of addiction under control in the ASAM level of care offered at Rigel Recovery Services will be discharged with a referral for a higher level of care.


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Community Corrections Programs

Residential Programs


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DRIVER INTERVENTION PROGRAMS (DIP) 885 East Buchtel Avenue

Akron, Ohio 44305 (330) 535-8116

PROGRAM GOALS

• To reduce further incidents of drunk driving by providing substance use screenings, education and treatment referrals.

• To provide a cost-effective sanction for clients who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol.

TARGET POPULATION

• First-time adult, male and female DUI clients sentenced to either a mandatory three-day (72-hour) term or a mandatory six-day term as required by Ohio law.

SCREENING PROCESS

• Clients are sentenced to the program by the court. • Court completes a registration form and sends it to Oriana House's Admissions Department. • Clients are given approximately two weeks to pay the program fee. • Upon receipt of payment, clients are scheduled for their incarceration.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES • Both the three-day (72-hour) and the six-day program begin Thursday at 5:00 p.m. The three-

day program ends Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Clients who are required to serve six days are accommodated in this program for the first three days, then transfer to a corrections facility.

• Clients receive alcohol/drug screenings and alcohol and other drug education accomplished through tests, lectures, films, and a one-on-one interview.

• Clients receive 25.5 hours of substance use education and prevention programming. • Clients assessed to be in need of drug/alcohol treatment are referred to a specific community

agency for treatment. • The courts may require clients to follow through on their treatment recommendations.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

• Cost of the 72-hour Driver Intervention Program is $300 and cost of the six-day program is $420. The cost of the out-of-county, six-day program is $492.

• Indigent funds are available for those clients who qualify. • Clients unable to pay the full fee are required to pay a negotiated fee determined by the court.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Individuals not referred for treatment are considered successful upon completion of all program

requirements. • Individuals referred for treatment must complete all program and referral requirements as

ordered by the court.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Failure to follow through with any referral will result in notification, by letter, to the sentencing

court for further action. • Failure to adhere to program rules may result in dismissal from the program.


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GLENWOOD JAIL - MULTIPLE DUI OFFENDER PROGRAM (MOP) 40 East Glenwood Avenue

Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-2222

PROGRAM GOALS

• To alleviate jail crowding while providing a comprehensive substance use assessment and treatment program.

• To provide a cost-effective sanction for clients who have been convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol.

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult, male and female clients with previous DUI convictions who are sentenced to municipal and county jails.

SCREENING PROCESS

• Clients are sentenced to the program by the court. • A registration form is completed by the court and sent to Oriana House’s Admissions

Department. • Clients are given approximately two weeks to pay the program fee. • Upon receipt of payment, clients are scheduled for their session.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES • Operated according to Ohio Minimum Security Jail Standards. • The program is comprised of three components: completion of a mandatory jail sentence;

participation in and completion of a substance abuse treatment program; and participation in and completion of a 60-day aftercare program.

• Substance abuse treatment is a 48-hour, in-house, Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services–certified, intensive, outpatient program. Treatment includes 16 group counseling sessions of three hours over four weeks, and four individual counseling sessions per treatment episode.

• All clients will begin treatment at the beginning of the first week’s session. Clients with sentences of less than 60 days may be scheduled through normal procedures or placed in the program on an accelerated basis as determined by the court and Oriana House’s Admissions Department.

• All clients must be available for lab work on the first Saturday of the program. • Urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required. • In-house services may include:

Case Monitoring Crisis Intervention Counseling Substance Abuse Education and Prevention 12-Step Programs Substance Abuse Treatment Relapse Prevention Substance Abuse Aftercare


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FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS Summit County Out of County 10 Day MOP $450 $777.50 30 Day MOP $500 $3,850 60 Day MOP $550 $5,830 61-90 Day MOP $600 91-120 Day MOP $650 121-150 Day MOP $700 151-180 Day MOP $750

• All fees are subject to change. • Clients sentenced to the Multiple Offender Program by courts outside of Summit County are

required to pay an out-of-county fee. • Clients, referred by a Summit County Court, who are unable to pay the full program fee, are

required to pay a negotiated fee as determined by the court. • Indigent funds are available for those clients who may qualify.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Clients who complete the required incarceration and treatment are successfully discharged. • Individuals who are incarcerated for 10 days are required to continue to attend the full four-week

treatment program in order to receive a successful completion for the program.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Clients who fail to adhere to the correctional or treatment requirements are terminated from the

program.


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GLENWOOD JAIL – JAIL OVERFLOW/DIRECT PLACEMENT 40 East Glenwood Avenue

Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-2222

PROGRAM GOALS

• To alleviate Summit County Jail crowding while providing a comprehensive substance use assessment and treatment program.

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult male and female misdemeanor and felony (F4 and F5) offenders who otherwise might be sentenced to the Summit County Jail.

• Eligibility is determined by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office standards.

SCREENING PROCESS • Clients are directly sanctioned to the program by the court. • A registration form is completed by the court and sent to Oriana House’s Admissions

Department. DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES

• Operated according to Ohio Minimum Security Jail Standards. • The program is comprised of a mandatory jail sentence, a substance use assessment and

participation in and completion of a substance abuse treatment program as needed. • Substance abuse treatment is a 48-hour, in-house, Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services–

certified, intensive, outpatient program. Treatment includes 16 group counseling sessions of three hours over four weeks, and four individual counseling sessions per treatment episode.

• All clients will begin treatment at the beginning of the first week’s session. Clients with sentences of less than 60 days may be scheduled through normal procedures or placed in the program on an accelerated basis as determined by the court and Oriana House’s Admissions Department.

• Urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required. • In-house services include:

Substance Use Assessment Relapse Prevention Substance Abuse Education and Prevention 12-Step Programs Substance Abuse Treatment Recovery Coaches Substance Abuse Aftercare


• There are no programming costs to the client.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Clients who complete the required incarceration and treatment.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES

• Clients who fail to adhere to the correctional or treatment requirements are terminated from the program.


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HALFWAY HOUSE PROGRAM Cuyahoga County Males/Females: 1829 East 55th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44103 (216) 881-7882

Summit County Males: 40 & 55 East Glenwood Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-2222 Summit County Females: 222 Power Street, Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-7595

North Central Ohio Males: 1845 Superior Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 (419) 502-1050 South East Ohio Males/Females: 27830 State Route 7, Marietta, Ohio 45750 (740) 371-5126

PROGRAM GOALS

• To divert clients from local jails and prison systems and provide the courts with a direct sentencing option to a community sanction.

• To reduce recidivism using evidence based practices in a highly structured, residential setting. • To facilitate re-entry into the community by assisting offenders in changing behavior.

TARGET POPULATION • Adult male and female felony, misdemeanor and traffic offenders and parolees in need of long-

term rehabilitative programming. • Transitional Control clients referred by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for

a maximum placement of 180 days. • Treatment Transfer clients referred by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction for

a placement up to 365 days or more focusing on drug and alcohol treatment. • Cuyahoga County also accepts federal clients referred by the Bureau of Prisons, federal

probation, and pretrial.

SCREENING PROCESS • Clients are directly referred from court, probation, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and

Correction, the Federal Bureau of Prisons, and the Adult Parole Authority. • Clients must be screened by Oriana House’s Admissions Department to determine eligibility

with the exception of clients in South East Ohio who are screened by probation and parole. Admission criteria are determined on a case by case basis.

• Perspective clients are screened and approved by the Oriana House, Inc., Admissions Department based on risk and need.

• Clients should be referred to enter and successfully complete the program.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES • Programming is assessment driven, evidence based, and addresses criminogenic needs. • Clients’ program needs are assessed through standard risk/needs assessments used to

develop an individualized program and community plans. • Length of stay is determined by risk level, areas of need, compliance with programming, and

demonstration of learned skills. • Clients gradually earn privileges and advance through a multi-phase program as they attain

their program goals and demonstrate skill acquisition. Frequency of programming and duration of placement are determined by assessment and client performance.

• Urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required.


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• In-house services may include but are not limited to: Assessments

o Risk/Need o Substance Use o Employment o Responsivity o Education o Mental Health

Case Management using Effective Practices in a Correctional Setting (EPICS)

Cognitive Behavioral Programming Social Skills Substance Abuse Treatment including Aftercare Recovery Coaches

Education Services Employment Services Family Matters (support groups) Crisis Counseling Stress/Anger Management Life Skills Programming Recreation Child Support Education/Assistance Religious Services Coping Skills 12-Step Programming


• When employed, the client pays per diems equaling 20% of gross income. • Transitional Control and Treatment Transfer clients pay 25% of their gross income. • Federal clients pay a 25% subsistence fee mandated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. • Client must address financial obligations, such as court costs, child support, fines, restitution,

and Oriana House incurred expenses.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Clients are required to complete a specified number of days based on risk assessment and/or

as determined by the referral source. • Completion of all program and court requirements and an ability to demonstrate acquired skills. • Obtain required dosage hours. • Demonstration of newly acquired skills that facilitate behavior change. • Satisfied all court requirements.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Failure to adhere to the rules of Oriana House or the referring agency. • New arrest may result in termination. • Failure to achieve Individual Program Plan goals and objectives. • Failure to demonstrate use of new skills.


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RESTRICTED HALFWAY HOUSE PROGRAM Summit County Males: 40 & 55 East Glenwood Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-2222

Summit County Females: 222 Power Street, Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-7595

PROGRAM GOALS • To divert clients from local jails and prison systems. • To provide the courts with a direct sentencing option to a community sanction.

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult male and female felony, misdemeanant, and traffic offenders in need of a restrictive community corrections sanction of 60 days or less.

SCREENING PROCESS

• Clients are sentenced by the court and probation departments. • Perspective clients are screened and approved by the Oriana House, Inc., Admissions

Department.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES • All clients are assessed using the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) during their

placement. Additional assessments may be done based on need and length of sentence. • Case monitoring, including referrals to community resources to address client’s program needs. • Clients are only permitted to leave the facility for medical, psychological, and treatment

appointments. • Clients are required to attend employment class if assessed as being in need. • Clients are required to perform community service under staff supervision. • Regular and random drug and alcohol tests are administered to determine program compliance

and substance abuse treatment needs. • In-house service may include but are not limited to:

Assessments: Risk/Need Crisis Counseling Substance Use Recreation Employment Child Support Education/Assistance Referrals to Community Resources Life Skills Employment Services Religious Services Education Services 12–Step Programming Recovery Coaches Family Matters (support groups)

• Clients in Summit County who are sentenced for 60 days or less will receive the following services through our Halfway House program:

° Case monitoring ° Drug/alcohol testing ° An ORAS Community Supervision Screening Tool (CSST) is completed upon intake to

identify needs and direct community planning for client referral upon release. ° Clients involved in less than 32 hours of employment and/or education per week are

required to participate in supervised community services activities. ° Employed clients are monitored through on-site job checks, phone contacts, and/or payroll

records. ° Approved leave for employment, education, job searches, medical/psychological

appointments

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • Clients are required to address financial obligations, such as court costs, child support, fines,

restitution, and any outstanding fees owed to Oriana House, Inc.


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SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Compliance with program rules and guidelines within court imposed timeframe.


• Failure to adhere to program rules and/or court imposed rules. • Arrest may result in an unsuccessful completion.


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WORK RELEASE/EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT PROGRAM Summit County Males: 40 & 55 East Glenwood Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-2222


PROGRAM GOALS • To reduce the jail population by providing a court ordered community corrections sanction for

unemployed clients to job search and secure employment.

TARGET POPULATION • Summit County adult male and female, felony, misdemeanant, and traffic offenders who are

currently unemployed or in school. SCREENING PROCESS

• Clients are sentenced by the court and probation departments. DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES

• All clients are assessed using the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS). • Assistance is provided in securing employment. • Clients do not earn pass time away from the facility. • Case management. • Regular and random drug and alcohol tests are administered to determine program compliance

and substance abuse treatment needs. • Clients that remain unemployed will engage in community service opportunities. • In-house service may include but not be limited to:

Assessments: Risk/Need Crisis Counseling Substance Use Life Skills Employment 12 – Step Programming Community Referrals Recreation Employment Services Religious Services Education Services Child Support Education/Assistance Recovery Coaches Family Matters (support meetings)

FINANCIAL OBLIGATION • When employed, the client pays per diems equaling 20% of gross income. • Client must address financial obligations, such as court costs, child support, fines, restitution,

and Oriana House, Inc. incurred expenses.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Compliance with program rules and guidelines within court imposed timeframe.


• Failure to adhere to program rules and guidelines and/or court imposed rules. • New arrest may result in termination.


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COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (CBCF) PROGRAM Cuyahoga County Males: 3540 Croton Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (216) 202-1017

North Central Ohio Males: 3055 South S.R.100, P.O Box 350, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (419) 447-1444 North Central Ohio Females: 3091 South S.R. 100, P.O. Box 350, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (419) 447-1444

Summit County Males: 264 East Crosier Street, Akron, Ohio 44311 (330) 996-7296 Summit County Females: 941 Sherman Street, Akron, Ohio 44311 (330) 374-9610

PROGRAM GOAL

• To divert clients from prison. • To reduce recidivism using evidence based practices in a highly structured and secure

community sanction program. • To facilitate re-entry into the community by assisting offenders in changing behavior.

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult male and female felony offenders in need of long-term rehabilitative programming. • Summit County CBCF programs also accept misdemeanant offenders arrested by Akron

Police in need of long-term rehabilitative programming. • Clients must be screened by Oriana House’s Admissions Department to determine eligibility.

Admission criteria are determined on a case by case basis. SCREENING PROCESS

• Clients are directly referred from court, probation, and the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction as a condition of Judicial Release.

• Perspective clients are screened and approved by Oriana House’s Admissions Department based on risk and needs.


• CBCF program placements are confined to the facility upon intake for a minimum of 30 days with the exception of a medical or mental health emergency, which requires a supervised staff transport.

• Clients’ program needs are assessed (using the ORAS) through standard risk/needs assessment used to develop individualized and community plans.

• Clients gradually earn privileges and advance through a three-phase program as they attain their program goals, and demonstrate skill acquisition.

• Clients who are residents of Summit County or a contiguous county may be eligible or required to participate in Transitional Services, a nonresidential component of CBCF up to 180 days based on risk levels.

• Frequency of programming and duration of placement are determined by assessment and client performance. The CBCF residential component ranges up to 180 days.

• Primary programming is assessment driven, evidence based, and addresses criminogenic needs.

• Clients are required to submit urine drug screens and alcohol testing. • The CBCF refers clients to community resources and clients might be required to complete

a period of community control within the community upon release.


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• In–house services may include but are not limited to: Assessments: Employment Services

° Risk/Need Education Services ° Substance Use Community Service ° Education Family Matters (support groups) ° Employment Stress/Anger Management ° Responsivity Crisis Counseling

Substance Abuse Treatment including Aftercare

Non-denominational Religious Services Coping Skills

Case Management Using Effective Practices in a Correctional Setting (EPICS)

Recovery Coaching Mental Health Services

Cognitive Behavioral Programming Social Skills

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • When employed, the client pays per diems equaling 20% of gross income. • Client must address financial obligations such as court cost, child support, fines, restitution,

and Oriana House incurred expenses. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS

• Clients are required to complete a specified number of days based on risk levels/dosage hours and/or as determined by the referral source.

• Completion of all program and court requirements. • Demonstration of newly acquired skills that facilitate behavior change.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Failure to adhere to rules of Oriana House or the referring agency. • Failure to achieve/obtain Individual Program Plan goals and objectives. • Failure to demonstrate use of learned skills. • New arrest may result in termination.


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MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) COMMUNITY BASED CORRECTIONAL FACILITY (CBCF) PROGRAM

Cuyahoga County Males: 3540 Croton Avenue, Cleveland Ohio 44115 (216) 202-1017 Summit County Females: 941 Sherman Street, Akron Ohio 44311 (330) 374-9610 Summit County Males: 264 East Crosier Street, Akron Ohio 44311 (330) 996-7296

North Central Ohio: 3055 (males) & 3091 (females) South SR 100, Tiffin Ohio 44883 (419) 447-1444

PROGRAM GOALS • To provide medication assisted treatment to opioid dependent clients primarily using

Naltrexone. • To divert clients from prison. • To reduce recidivism using evidence based practices in a highly structured and secure

community sanction program. • To facilitate re-entry into the community by assisting offenders in changing behavior.

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult male and female felony offenders residing in Summit, Crawford, Richland, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, Wyandot, Ashland, Erie, and Huron counties; misdemeanants residing in Summit County arrested by the Akron Police Department; all clients must have a diagnosis of opioid dependence in need of long-term rehabilitative programming and voluntarily agree to receive medication assisted treatment, primarily Naltrexone.

• All clients must be screened by Oriana House’s Admissions Department to determine eligibility. Admission criteria are determined on a case by case basis.

• Clients must meet CBCF eligibility criteria. SCREENING PROCESS

• In Summit and Cuyahoga counties, clients are directly referred from court or probation and have a verifiable diagnosis of opioid dependence.

• In North Central Ohio, clients have the option to enter the MAT program after they are accepted in the CBCF program.

• Clients are screened and approved by Oriana House based on risk and needs (ORAS). DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES

• CBCF program placements are confined to the facility upon intake for a minimum of 30 days with the exception of a medical or mental health emergency, which requires a supervised staff transport.

• Clients’ program needs are assessed through standard risk/needs assessment used to develop individualized and community plans with an assigned caseworker.

• Clients gradually earn privileges and advance through a multi-phase program as they attain their program goals and demonstrate skill acquisition.

• The overall length of the program is dependent on specific client needs. The residential component may last up to 180 days. For Summit County clients, the non-residential transitional control phase may last an additional 180 days. All time lines are dependent on specific client needs and court requirements.

• Phase I o Clients will undergo a substance use assessment (prior to admission); education,

employment, and mental health assessments; as well as a medical examination. o Specialized screens/assessments such as a Trauma Screen, Criminal Thinking, Anger

Assessment, and Criminal Thinking Scale may also be used. o Frequency of programming and duration of placement are determined by assessment and

client performance. The main focus will be given to the clients’ substance use needs with specialized attention to trauma and anger management issues if appropriate.


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o Other programming is assessment driven, evidenced based, and addresses criminogenic needs. Cognitive Programming will also be introduced to the clients during this phase.

• Phase II

o Community access is earned by meeting specific criteria reviewed by the interdisciplinary team after the 30 day confinement period.

o Initially in Seneca County, community access will be supervised for events such as community service.

o Clients are expected to continue to address all other programming needs as well.

• Phase III o Clients may begin to focus on employment needs. The CBCF residential component is up to

180 days. o Primary programming is assessment driven, evidence based, and addresses criminogenic

needs. o Clients are required to submit to urine drug screens and alcohol testing. o Staff will assist clients in obtaining medication assisted treatment with a physician in the

local community. o In Summit County, upon completion of the residential program, all clients will be referred to

Transitional Services (a nonresidential component of CBCF) for up to 26 weeks based on risk levels. While in Transitional Services, clients will focus on continuing recovery support needs, cognitive programming and employment needs. They will be assigned to work with a Caseworker at a minimum of one time per week. The Caseworker will monitor compliance with the IPP. The clients will continue to meet with the chemical dependency counselor for individual sessions as well as periodic meetings with a Recovery Coach.


• When employed, the client pays per diems equaling 20% of gross income. • Client must address financial obligations such as court cost, child support, fines, restitution, and

Oriana House incurred expenses. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS

• Successful completion is determined by continued demonstration of newly acquired skills, achievement of IPP goals, increased behavior assessment results, achievement of required treatment dosage hours, participation in booster sessions, negative alcohol and urine drug screen test results and completion of court requirements.

• Once released from the program, each client will be released to the Probation Department on Community Control as ordered by the court with a specific Community Plan which will outline all the goals and steps that have been determined effective for that specific client in continuing a successful sober lifestyle as well as a relapse prevention plan while living in the community.


• Failure to adhere to rules of Oriana House or the referring agency. • Failure to achieve/obtain Individual Program Plan goals and objectives. • Failure to demonstrate use of learned skills. • New arrest may result in termination.


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SHARP (SPECIAL HOUSING ADJUSTMENT RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM)

Summit County Males: 55 East Glenwood Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44304, (330) 996-2222 Summit County Females: 222 Power Street, Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-7595

PROGRAM GOAL

• To provide a structured living environment for severely mentally disabled clients while attempting to reintegrate the clients into the community.

• To reduce recidivism using evidence based practices in a highly structured, residential setting. • To maintain continuity of care by working in conjunction with mental health care providers.

TARGET POPULATION • Adult felony and misdemeanor offenders from Summit (males and females with a diagnosis of

mental illness. • Adult male and female felony, misdemeanor and traffic offenders and parolees in need of long-

term rehabilitative programming. • Clients must be screened by Oriana House’s Admissions Department to determine eligibility.

Admission criteria are determined on a case by case basis.

SCREENING PROCESS • Intake staff conduct personal interview and administer Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS). • Verify mental health diagnosis. • Verify client is actively involved or eligible for involvement with a mental health services

provider. • Verify compliance with mental health medications. • Eligibility is determined based on:

° Severity of mental illness ° Stability and compliance with medication ° Ability to actively participate in programming ° Use of collateral information ° Previous program failures ° History of violence ° History of sex offenses (Tier III sex offenders with community notification will not be accepted.)


• Client program needs are determined through the ORAS screening. • Individual treatment plans are developed between the client and the caseworker. • Clients gradually earn privileges and advance through a multi-phase program as they attain

their program goals and demonstrate skill acquisition. Frequency of programming and duration of placement is determined by assessment and client performance.

• Primary programming is assessment driven, evidence based, and addresses criminogenic needs.

• Urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required. • Mental health services are provided by Portage Path Behavioral Health Center or Community

Support Services based on the client’s needs.


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• In-house services may include: Assessments

o Risk/Need o Substance Use o Employment o Education o Mental Health

Case Management using Effective Practices in a Correctional Setting (EPICS)

Cognitive Behavioral Programming Social Skills Substance Abuse Treatment including Aftercare 12-Step Programming Structure Time

Education Services Employment Services Family Matters (support groups) Recovery Coaches Motivation for Success Crisis Counseling Stress/Anger Management Transition Skills Life Skills Programming Recreation Child Support Education/Assistance Religious Services Coping Skills

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • Client must address financial obligations, such as court costs, child support, fines, restitution,

and Oriana House incurred expenses if applicable.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Completion of all program and court requirements and an ability to demonstrate acquired skills. • Obtain required dosage hours.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Failure to achieve Individual Program Plan goals and objectives. • Failure to obtain required dosage hours. • Failure to adhere to the rules of the referring agency, terms of the mental health service

provider, or Oriana House. • Arrest may result in an unsuccessful termination.


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ORIANA ALTERNATIVE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM Summit County Males: 55 East Glenwood Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-2225


PROGRAM GOAL • To divert clients with developmental disabilities from the Summit County Jail. • To provide those clients with a restrictive, structured residential community corrections

environment pending trial and disposition. • To maintain continuity of care by working in conjunction with providers serving individuals with

developmental disabilities.

TARGET POPULATION • Pretrial status adult male and female offenders with developmental disabilities who receive

services from the County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board.

SCREENING PROCESS • Intake staff conduct personal interviews and assessments while client is held in the Summit

County Jail. • Verify County of Summit Development Disabilities Board provides services to the candidate. • Eligibility is determined based on:

° Current County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board client. ° Ability to participate in programming. ° History of sex offense – Offenders currently identified as Tier III sex offender with community

supervision are ineligible. ° Prosecutor and Pretrial Services approval.

BEDS

• Male (3) and Female (1)

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES • Individual treatment plans based on existing Individual Service Plan are developed between the

client and caseworker. • Programming and treatment strategies focus on Individual Service Plan goals and targeted

criminogenic needs. • Urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required to assess program compliance and substance

use treatment needs. • Program and release decisions are made jointly with program staff, Summit Psychological

Associates staff, County of Summit Developmental Disabilities Board and Board authorized providers, and the court.

• Competency assessment and counseling services are provided by Summit Psychological Associates staff.

• In-house services may include: Case Management Current Events Life Management Skills Groups Medication Compliance Crisis Counseling Recreation Social Skills Group Transportation to required appointments Hygiene and Nutrition


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FINANCIAL OBLIGATION • There are no programming costs for this population.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • The client is successful when the client appears for court and the case is adjudicated or the

client’s adjustment and compliance to programming expectations is evaluated to warrant return to the community environment.

• Successful program completion requires: ° Participation in group. ° Demonstration of the use of targeted pro-social behavior and skills. ° Compliance to individual programming goals and the pre-existing Individual Service Plan

goals and strategies. ° Compliance to residential rules and expectations.


• The client is unsuccessful if the client fails to appear, is arrested on a new charge, or fails to comply with programming expectations and rules.

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Community Corrections Programs

Nonresidential Programs


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NORTHWEST OHIO BEHAVIOR & REPORTING SERVICES (NO BARS) (North Central Ohio)

101 & 103 South Front Street, Fremont, Ohio 43420 (567) 280-4023 12 East Main Street, Norwalk, Ohio 44857 (567) 280-4023

St. John Lutheran Church, 207 Adams Street, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452

PROGRAM GOAL

• To provide a multi track community control sanction for adult felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenders assessed in need of nonresidential, structured, community corrections programming.

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult male and female felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenders referred by the Huron, Sandusky, and Ottawa County Common Pleas Courts; Sandusky County District Courts 1 & 2 (Clyde and Woodville); and the Norwalk, Fremont, and Ottawa County Municipal Courts.

• Program eligibility will be in conjunction with the individual’s risk level of reoffending as determined by the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS).

• Moderate, high, and very high risk males and low moderate, moderate, and high risk females leaving a jail, halfway house, CBCF or prison who need further programming and case management.

• Exclusionary Criteria: Any client unable to participate in the program due to physical and/or mental health reasons.

SCREENING PROCESS

• The referring agency may specify the type of supervision, programming, and program duration. • For Tracks Four and Five the journal entries for offenders should read, “To enter and

successfully complete” the program. Length of stay in the program is determined by risk level, areas of need, compliance with programming, and demonstration of learned skills.


• Comprehensive Electronic Monitoring: This track provides electronic monitoring (passive or active GPS), Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitoring (SCRAM), and Remote Breath.

• Cognitive Behavioral Programming: This track provides clients in need of additional cognitive classes to assist in behavior change and changing criminal thinking patterns. Programming is determined by risk/needs assessments or as determined by the referral source. Programming includes Thinking for a Change, Cognitive Boosters, and referral for additional programming when needed. Assessment, programming, and case management services designed to target criminogenic needs for the moderate, high and very high risk offender. This track is assessment driven; treatment dosages vary by risk level.

• Treatment and Case Management: This track provides substance use assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Services include IOP including various Plus Groups individualized to treatment needs, Aftercare, and Individual and Conjoint Treatment Sessions. Appropriate linking and referrals made for needs of education, employment, and mental health services, and screening for Medicated Assisted Treatment.

• Full Case Management: This track provides a full range of all services provided in tracks one, three and four. This service is appropriate for active probationers as well as clients that are stepping down from residential programs. Treatment and programming based upon substance use and risk/needs assessment(s).

• Other supervision and services: ° In-person program participation and reporting is required between two and 20 hours per week

and as often as 5 days per week. ° Daily phone calls may be utilized to monitor clients.


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° Urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required. ° Electronic Monitoring and Residential Placements are available if closer supervision or an

increased level of treatment is needed. • Payment of restitution and court costs are monitored. • Family Matters (support meetings) designed to educate, support, and promote family healing.


• No cost for clients to receive Day Reporting services. • Clients are required to address financial obligations, such as court costs, child support, fines,

restitution, and any outstanding fees owed to Oriana House. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS

• Compliance with reporting requirements and recommended programming goals result in successful completion of the program.

• Demonstrate application of learned skills from assigned programming.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Failure to adhere to reporting requirements. • Failure to participate in recommended programming. • Failure to work towards Individual Program Plan goals. • Conviction of a new offense may result in unsuccessful program completion.


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DAY REPORTING & TRANSITIONAL SERVICES 211 East Glenwood Avenue

Akron, Ohio 44310 (330) 996-2222

PROGRAM GOAL

• To provide a multi-track community control sanction for adult felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenders assessed in need of nonresidential, structured, community corrections programming.

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult male and female felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenders referred by any court or probation department within Summit County, or Oriana House, Inc., residential facilities.

• Program eligibility will be in conjunction with the individual’s risk level of reoffending as determined by the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS).

• High, and very high risk males; and low, moderate, and high risk females; and all Medicated Assisted clients leaving a CBCF or halfway house who need further programming and case management.

• Exclusionary Criteria: o Day Reporting – Any client unable to participate in the program. o Transitional Services – Low and moderate risk males, low risk females, or any client

unable to participate in the program. SCREENING PROCESS

• The referring agency may specify the type of supervision, programming, and program duration. • For Tracks two through six and the Transitional Services Program, the journal entries for

offenders should read, “To enter and successfully complete” the program. Length of stay in the program is determined by risk level, areas of need, compliance with programming, and demonstration of learned skills.


• Day Reporting Track One – UDS/Alcohol Monitoring: Monitoring of urine drug screens (UDS) and alcohol test results only.

• Day Reporting Track Two – Driving Privileges: Case management services with the sole focus on regaining operator’s license. Urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required.

• Day Reporting Track Three – Programming and Case Management - Employment: Assessment, employment programming, and case management services designed to assist clients in securing and maintaining employment.

• Day Reporting Track Four – Programming and Case Management – Substance Use Treatment: Assessment, substance use treatment services, and case management services designed to assist clients in obtaining and maintaining sobriety.

• Day Reporting Track Five – Programming and Case Management – Cognitive Programming: Assessment, cognitive skills programming, and case management services designed to address client’s criminal attitudes and behavioral patterns.

• Day Reporting Track Six – Programming and Case Management – All Programming: Assessment, programming, and case management services to address all of client’s identified need areas.

• Transitional Services – CBCF Step-Down: Programming and continued case management and services for clients leaving the CBCF. Not to exceed 180 days.

• Other supervision and services: ° In-person program participation and reporting is required between 5 and 20 hours per week

and as often as 5 days per week. ° Daily phone calls may be utilized to monitor clients.


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° Urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required. ° Electronic Monitoring and Residential Placements are available if closer supervision or an

increased level of treatment is needed. • Payment of restitution and court costs is monitored. • Programming and services available may include, but not be limited to:

Substance Use Treatment Recovery Coach Services Cognitive Skills Programming Anger Management Child Support Education Financial Management Class Family Matters (support groups) Employment Services Education Services


• Day Reporting clients are charged $5 per week or part thereof. • There is no charge for clients to participate in Transitional Services. • Clients are required to address financial obligations, such as court costs, child support, fines,

restitution, and any outstanding fees owed to Oriana House, Inc. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS

• Compliance with reporting requirements and recommended programming goals results in successful completion of the program.

• Demonstrate application of learned skills from assigned programming.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Failure to adhere to reporting requirements. • Failure to participate in recommended programming. • Failure to work towards Individual Program Plan goals. • Conviction of a new offense may result in unsuccessful program completion.


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ELECTRONIC MONITORING/GPS PROGRAM North Central Ohio: 65 St. Francis Avenue, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (567) 220-7018 North Central Ohio: 1845 Superior Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 (419) 502-1050

Summit County: 921 Sherman Street, Akron, Ohio 44311 (330) 374-9425 South East Ohio: (330) 374-9425

PROGRAM GOAL

• To enable 24-hour monitoring while providing structured support for clients to continue in substance abuse treatment, education, vocational employment and/or mental health counseling.

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult, male and female, felony, misdemeanor, or traffic clients. • Juveniles referred by Summit County and other Juvenile Courts. • Pretrial release clients in need of supervision. • Electronic Monitoring may be utilized for Oriana House clients as a reward for compliance in

residential programs, or as a sanction for noncompliance in a nonresidential program, or as a direct court placement.

• Exclusions: Individuals with a pacemaker or defibrillator (due to interference with monitoring equipment).

SCREENING PROCESS

• Oriana House clients are referred to the Electronic Monitoring Program through the court, probation, parole, internal transfers, or emergency release from the County Jail.

• Clients must have phone service (digital phone service is permitted). Special arrangements can be made for clients without landline phone service.


• Utilizes an active, tamper-proof, electronic monitoring system approved by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations.

• Provides 24-hour monitoring, seven days a week, 365 days a year. • Primary programming is assessment driven, evidence based, and addresses criminogenic

needs. • Requires random and weekly urine drug screens and alcohol testing. • Requires in-person reporting, based on risk/need assessment. Length of meetings will depend

on need of client. • Requires verification of all activities outside the residence. Employment must be verified by time

card and/or paystub. • Monitoring of all treatment appointments and weekly attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous,

support groups, individual counseling, and doctor’s appointments. • Installation of monitoring equipment for adults is provided at the Electronic Monitoring office in

Summit County and at local courts in the Seneca County, Erie County, and other areas; juveniles report to the Summit County Juvenile Court Detention Center for installation or to the Electronic Monitoring office in Summit County, juveniles for all other counties report to the court of referral and/or probation department.

• Random job checks are conducted by phone. • Referral agency involvement is maintained by means of monthly progress reports, discharge

reports, and notification of program violations. • Referral agency is provided with copy of positive urine screens. • Global Positioning Satellite Monitoring (GPS) is also available. There are three levels of GPS

Monitoring available: Active, Intermediate, and Passive. For an Active GPS referral the referring agency needs to provide a 24/7 contact person of authority to respond to violation.


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• Services available by referral, may include:

Case Management – EPICS focused Education Services Substance Use Assessment Employment Services Substance Abuse Treatment Cognitive Skills Program Substance Abuse Aftercare Community Service Relapse Prevention Recovery Coaches Family Matters (support groups)

Limited Case Management for clients referred by Summit County Juvenile Court


• Client will address financial obligations, such as court costs, child support, fines and restitution. • Seneca County: Clients pay a $25 installation fee and provide payment for the first week of per

diems at time of installation. Per diems are determined by referral type. • Erie County: The court is billed for client per diems unless they require client to self-pay. • Summit County: A refundable deposit of $50 for adults and $25 for juveniles is required for all

types of electronic monitoring equipment; however there is no deposit fee for APA or Federal referrals. Per diems are based on a sliding fee scale for adults; Summit County Juvenile Court is billed for juvenile per diems. Out of county referrals pay an additional $50 installation fee and a minimum of $7 per day (this fee could be higher based on the client’s gross income.)

• Stark County: Stark County clients are paid for by the court unless otherwise indicated. • For all other courts, fees will be determined based on contractual agreement.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Compliance with program conditions, positive program participation, completion of required

programming and adherence to prescribed time-schedule result in successful completion.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Failure to adhere to the Oriana House rules of the referring agency or Oriana House results in

unsuccessful completion. • Tampering with equipment may result in termination from the program.


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ALCOHOL MONITORING Summit County: 921 Sherman Street, Akron, Ohio 44311 (330) 374-9425

North Central Ohio: 65 St. Francis Avenue, Tiffin, Ohio 44883 (567) 220-7018 North Central Ohio: 1845 Superior Street, Sandusky, Ohio 44870 (419) 502-1050

South East Ohio: (330) 374-9425

PROGRAM GOAL • To enable the courts, probation staff, and treatment providers to monitor clients on a 24-hour

basis to determine their use of alcohol.

TARGET POPULATION • Adult and juvenile male and female offenders who have been convicted of multiple DUI

violations and are seeking driving privileges or who need 24-hour alcohol monitoring. • Persons arrested for alcohol related offenses that the court makes abstinence from alcohol a

condition of bond. • Persons engaged in substance abuse treatment who have demonstrated an inability to refrain

from the use of alcohol during treatment. • Offenders under supervision who have demonstrated an inability to remain alcohol free. • For clients referred to the North Central Ohio program, the program shall be a minimum of 30

days and a maximum set by the court; for clients referred to the Summit County program, the program shall be a minimum of 45 days and a maximum set by the court.

• For persons requiring monitored visitation from Domestic Relations court.

SCREENING PROCESS • The court, probation officer, or treatment provider determines the need for 24-hour alcohol

monitoring for each client based on the need for monitoring and the client’s need for abstinence. • In Summit County, a referral is made by calling Oriana House’s Admissions Department at

(330) 535-8116. • In North Central Ohio, a referral is made by calling the non-residential case manager at

(567) 220-7018, ext. 4201. • In South East Ohio, a referral is made by calling (330) 374-9425.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES • Utilizes an alcohol-monitoring device that measures a person’s Transdermal Alcohol

Concentration™ (TAC). The system is known as Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor or SCRAM.

• The client will wear a tamper-resistant ankle bracelet that resembles a typical electronic monitoring device. This device measures the client’s perspiration for the presence of alcohol that is excreted through the skin.

• The SCRAM bracelet communicates with a modem that is connected to the client’s landline phone. The modem transmits the data to a host computer that records all tests and tamper information. Clients without landline phone service may be required to report to the facility at a minimum of two times a week to download the SCRAM bracelet. A cellular modem is available for clients who reside outside of city limits and therefore are unable to report.

• Oriana House staff receives the information from the host computer on a regular basis with “alerts” being processed daily and violations reported to the referring agency.

• Clients will report in person to Oriana House for a check of their equipment within the first week of enrolling and every two weeks thereafter, or as needed. Urine drug screens will be conducted randomly and or as ordered by the court up to twice per month. Clients must pay their fees in advance at the time of reporting.

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• Remote breath alcohol monitoring is also available. A hand-held cellular device utilizes facial recognition for identity verification and provides a GPS location of where the client is while testing.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • For clients referred to the Summit County program: The client is responsible for a $50

refundable equipment deposit, a $75 installation fee and daily monitoring fee. The daily fee for all services will be based on the client’s gross weekly income up to a maximum of $13 per day. All referrals from non-contracting jurisdictions will pay a daily fee of $13 per day. Clients referred from courts that contract for services may pay according to a sliding scale as approved in the contract. Clients referred from non-contracting jurisdictions will be required to pay for the entire costs of the program.

• For clients referred to the North Central Ohio program: The client is responsible for a $25 installation fee and daily monitoring fee. Clients referred from courts that contract for services may pay according to a sliding scale as approved in the contract. Clients referred from non-contracting jurisdictions will be required to pay for the entire costs of the program.

• For clients referred to South East Ohio program: Call 330-374-9425 for financial information. • All fees must be paid in advance. The installation fee, deposit, and the first week’s per-day fee

will be paid upon installation. The per-day fee for the remainder of the program will be collected in advance during the course of the program.


• Abstinence from alcohol throughout the duration of the monitoring period will result in successful program completion. It can be expected that not all clients will remain alcohol free for the entire period of monitoring. Clients who experience some adjustment issues should become and remain alcohol free within the first few weeks of the program.


• Failure to remain alcohol free may result in termination or referral to the supervising agency for further sanctions.

• Tampering with equipment may result in termination or referral to the supervising agency for further sanctions.


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SUMMIT COUNTY PRETRIAL SUPERVISION 750 West Market Street

Akron, Ohio 44303 (330) 996-2225

PROGRAM GOAL • To provide supervision of defendants. • To assure compliance with the conditions of release from jail and bond requirements as

imposed by a judicial officer. TARGET POPULATION

• Defendants who have been booked into the Summit County Jail due to a felony arrest with the exception of defendants who are charged with the following:

° Probation or parole violation ° Fugitive from justice ° Non-support of dependents ° Charge that is a hold for another jurisdiction ° Common Pleas capias if case previously arraigned

SCREENING PROCESS

• Summit County Pretrial Services staff assesses and evaluates potential clients for the program and makes a recommendation to the court.

• Once eligibility is determined, the court may release the defendant, as a condition of bond, to adhere to the rules and regulations of the Pretrial Supervision Program.

• Bond type and supervision level are determined by a validated risk assessment conducted by Pretrial Services. Defendants are placed in categories of minimum, medium and maximum supervision as court ordered. Special conditions of release may also be ordered.


• Defendants are monitored by the Pretrial Supervision Program. Monitors track clients’ compliance with reporting and conditions of release. All court dates are verified and documented and communicated to clients on a weekly basis.

• Reporting requirements and program placement are determined by the risk level. ° Minimum – report once in person, then weekly by phone ° Medium – report once in person, then every other week in person, alternate weeks by

phone ° Maximum – report weekly in person

• Special conditions of supervision ordered by the court may include, but are not limited to: ° Referrals to treatment programs or other services ° Random drug and alcohol testing ° Electronic monitoring and residential placement

• No case management is provided to pretrial supervision clients other than to perform referral services


• There are no programming costs to the client for pretrial supervision services with the exception of clients ordered to participate in electronic monitoring or residential placement.

• Clients are required to pay any bond amounts if ordered by the court.


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SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • The defendant appears for court, the case is adjudicated, and the defendant did not have

his/her bond revoked as it relates to pretrial supervision. UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES

• Failure to appear, a new arrest, or a technical violation may result in termination from the program.


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AKRON RECOVERY COURT (MUNICIPAL DRUG COURT) 750 W. Market Street

Akron, Ohio 44303 (330) 996-2225

PROGRAM GOALS • To provide effective supervision and enhanced treatment services to misdemeanor offenders in

an effort to change their chemical dependency behaviors and reduce the risk they pose to the safety of the community and to themselves.

• To assist participants in obtaining a sober and crime-free lifestyle. • To reduce the stigma attached to a criminal conviction, for those eligible to have their charge

dismissed upon completion. • To provide appropriate substance abuse treatment. • To facilitate behavioral change through the use of risk/needs assessments, referrals to

appropriate community services and comprehensive case management services.

TARGET POPULATION (Intervention in Lieu of Conviction Track) Akron Municipal Court defendants who:

° Meet the statutory requirements set forth in R.C. 2951.041; ° And express a willingness to participate in Recovery Court programming and engage in

treatment.

TARGET POPULATION (Probation Track) Akron Municipal Court defendants who:

° Are currently under the supervision of the Akron Municipal Court Probation Department; ° Are diagnosed with substance use disorder; ° Are approved by the Probation Officer(s) and Recovery Court team; ° And express a willingness to participate in Recovery Court Programming and engage in

treatment. Disqualifying Legal Factors:

° Violent Felony convictions within the past five years, or has served a prison term within the past five years for a violent offense

° Active felony probation or parole supervision ° Prior convictions for Trafficking or Distribution of Drugs ° Registered Sex Offenders ° Prior successful completion of the Akron Recovery Court or the Summit County Drug

Court/Turning Point Program within the past two years ° Prior successful completion of an Intervention in Lieu of Conviction Program ° For those offenders participating through the Intervention In Lieu of Conviction Track, prior

drug treatment program ° Unsuccessful discharge from the Akron Recovery Court or Summit County Drug

Court/Turning Point Programs

Disqualifying Clinical Factors: ° Highly resistant to changing behavior in spite of previous interventions and/or punishments ° Diagnosis of Developmental Disability if this disability prohibits the offender from complying

with or comprehending chemical dependency treatment ° Co-occurring mental health or medical conditions if there is no adequate treatment available


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Cases will be reviewed on an individual basis to determine the extent and circumstances surrounding the disqualification factors versus the need to participate in the program. Written and clinical eligibility criteria DO NOT create a right to participation. The Recovery Court Judge has the ultimate discretion on admission to the program.

SCREENING PROCESS (Intervention In Lieu of Conviction Track)

• At arraignment, a pretrial will be scheduled with the Recovery Court judge and defendants will be afforded counsel to make a formal request.

• The Recovery Court judge will then schedule a hearing, stay the proceedings. • The defendant will be required to complete the prescreening and assessment process to

determine eligibility under R.C. 2951.041. • If eligible for admission the Recovery Court Judge will accept the plea following the eligibility

hearing.

SCREENING PROCESS (Probation Track) • At arraignment, offenders who appear to be eligible will be required to complete the

prescreening and assessment process to determine eligibility for the program. • If eligible, the offender will be afforded counsel at the time the guilty plea is entered. • The Recovery Court Judge will accept the plea, enter the conviction and sentence the offender

to the Recovery Court Program in lieu of incarceration. • Other Akron Municipal Court Judges may transfer cases to Recovery court, both at the pre-plea

and post plea stage of the proceedings. • Offenders who are sentenced to community control or incarceration may also be referred from

other Akron Municipal Court Judges to the Recovery Court.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES • This program operates in conjunction with the Akron Municipal Court and the Akron Municipal

Court Probation Department. The Recovery Court Judge provides regular judicial sessions for dispositions, progress reviews, rewards, and sanctions.

• Client program needs are determined through standard risk/needs assessment used to develop an individualized program plan.

• Substance Use assessments are conducted by a certified chemical dependency counselor who will recommend the most appropriate level of substance abuse treatment.

• Twelve-step program participation is encouraged. • Case management sessions are held as determined by a client’s compliance and individual

needs. • Random and routine urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required. • In-house services may include:

Case Management Family Matters (support groups) Substance Use Assessment Updates Crisis Intervention Counseling Substance Abuse Treatment Cognitive Behavioral Programming Substance Abuse Aftercare Employment Services 12-Step Programs Recovery Coaches Medication Assisted Treatment

Financial Education Classes Crisis Intervention Counseling Trauma Treatment/Education


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FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • Clients are responsible to pay a program fee of $5 per week. Clients are also responsible to pay

$110 in court costs. Clients who are indigent may apply for a reduction or waiver of the program fee.

• Clients will be required to address financial obligations, including court costs, child support, license reinstatement fees, fines, restitution, and any outstanding fees owed to Oriana House.


• Maintain compliance with all treatment, including attendance and participation, as outlined in the Individualized Treatment/Program Plan.

• Maintain sobriety for a minimum of 12 months for Intervention In Lieu of Conviction Track participants, 120 days for probation track participants.

• Maintain no criminal justice involvement for six months prior to completion. • Attend all case management and status review appointments as required. • Accomplish all ancillary goals as outlined in the Individualized Treatment/Program Plan. • Comply with all rules of probation, including all community service hours and financial

obligations as directed throughout the program and in the Individualized Treatment/Program Plan.

• Establish a written Relapse Prevention Plan/Life Plan. • Attend commencement ceremony. • For participants in the Intervention In Lieu of Conviction Track, successful completion will result

in plea being vacated and dismissal of charges. Participants in this Track are eligible to apply to have their record sealed.

• Participants in the Probation Track are not eligible to have their charges dismissed. UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES

• Non-compliance with treatment plan and required programming. • The Recovery Court Judge has the ultimate discretion on termination from the program.


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PIVOT Program (Drug Court)

65 St. Francis Ave Tiffin, Ohio 44883

567-220-7018

PROGRAM GOALS

• To assist clients in achieving a sober and crime free lifestyle. • To provide judicial supervision, appropriate substance abuse treatment, and case management

services in order to facilitate behavioral change.

TARGET POPULATION Seneca County resident who:

• Is placed on Community Control/Probation for a felony/misdemeanor offense or has been granted Judicial Release and placed on Community Control for a felony offense or;

• Is an Intervention in Lieu of Conviction participant or Community Control violator where alcohol and/or drug use is directly related to noncompliance or

• The offender must be mentally competent and have the developmental capacity to adhere to the participation requirements.

Disqualifying Legal Factors:

• Engaged in drug distribution or manufacturing network • Crime of violence conviction • Registered sex offender • The offender is on felony community control, post release control, or parole with another

jurisdiction • Pending felony case in another jurisdiction

SCREENING PROCESS

PIVOT Court judges have discretion to decide admission to the program. • The offender must be assessed and diagnosed substance use disorder as by an approved

alcohol and drug treatment provider and have a level of care recommendation of Intensive Outpatient Treatment or higher.

• Female offenders must have a low/moderate, moderate, or high score on the ORAS; Males offender must have a moderate, high, or very high score on the ORAS.

The PIVOT Program team reviews cases for eligibility.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES • Substance abuse treatment services through approved providers. • Random and routine urine drug screens are required. • Ancillary services provided by Oriana House or community agencies may include:

Educational and Vocational Training Employment Transportation Housing Trauma-informed Programming Cognitive Skills Programming Physical, Mental, and Dental Health Family Matters (support groups) Mental Health Counseling

Medication Monitoring


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FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • Clients will address financial obligations, including court costs, child support, license

reinstatement fees, fines, restitution, and any outstanding fees owed to Oriana House.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Compliance with program requirements and goals. • Demonstrated abstinence from alcohol and drugs; • Completion of treatment; • Involvement in Pro-social activities; • Display responsibility for behavior; and • Demonstrated stability in the community.

The Judge has the discretion to determine when the participant will successfully complete the program.

Track 2 participants may be released from Community Control/Probation. The PIVOT Program Judge will make the decision after considering the individual’s progress and achievements in the program along with the recommendation from the treatment team.


The PIVOT Program Judge has discretion to decide termination from the PIVOT Program in accordance with the following PIVOT Program written criteria.

• Ongoing non-compliance with treatment or resistance to treatment; • New criminal conviction; • Any PIVOT Program rule infraction or series of infractions; • A Community Control/Probation violation or series of Community Control/Probation

violations. If a participant is unsuccessfully terminated from the PIVOT Program they are subject to the following actions:

• A Community Control Violation and/or; • The imposition of other penalties and incarceration and/or; • Track 1 participants will be sentenced, resulting in a felony conviction.


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THE TURNING POINT PROGRAM (Summit County Felony Drug Court)

750 West Market Street Akron, Ohio 44303

(330) 996-2225

PROGRAM GOALS • To assist clients in achieving a sober and crime-free lifestyle. • To provide an intense and structured level of judicial supervision, appropriate substance abuse

treatment, and case management services in order to facilitate behavioral change. TARGET POPULATION

• There are two offender populations served by the Turning Point Program. ° Track 1- Current Intervention In Lieu of Conviction (IILC) participants

Current IILC participants in danger of being terminated can be referred to The Turning Point Program by the assigned Court. Participants are ordered to complete The Turning Point Program as a condition of IILC. After one year of sobriety, the case may be dismissed.

° Track 2- Community Control Violators or defendants newly sentenced to Community Control

As a condition of Community Control, probationers are ordered to complete the Turning Point Program. This is a post-conviction track with the goal of gaining a sober and law-abiding lifestyle.

SCREENING PROCESS

• The assigned court and/or supervising probation officer may refer cases to either Track. • Prospective participants complete an application and a substance use assessment. • Prospective participants undergo an interview to complete the Ohio Risk Assessment System

(ORAS). • After all three documents are completed, court personnel review cases for eligibility. • Participants are required to have a diagnosed substance use disorder. • Males must have a moderate score or higher on the ORAS. • Females must have a low/moderate (with other risk factors) score or higher on the ORAS.


• This program operates in conjunction with the Summit County Court of Common Pleas. The Turning Point Program Judge provides weekly judicial sessions for dispositions, progress reviews, rewards and sanctions.

• Client program needs are determined through standard risk/needs assessments used to develop an Individualized Program Plan.

• Substance Use assessments are used to determine the most appropriate level of chemical dependency treatment. Compliance and successful completion of substance abuse treatment programming is required.

• Twelve-step program participation is encouraged and frequently required. • Clients attend case management sessions throughout the program. The frequency of case

management services is determined by a client’s compliance and individual needs. • Random and routine urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required.


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• In-house services may include: Case Management Services Cognitive Behavioral Programming Substance Use Assessment Family Matters (support groups) Substance Abuse Treatment Anger Management Class Substance Abuse Aftercare Employment Services Crisis Intervention Counseling Trauma Treatment/Education Medication Assisted Treatment Financial Management Class

Recovery Coaches FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS

• Clients are responsible to pay a $5 per week program fee as well as court costs, restitution, and probation fees prior to completion of the program. Indigent clients may apply for a program fee reduction or waiver.

• The amount of court costs is determined by the Summit County Clerk of Court. Program fees are paid weekly, bi-weekly, or in monthly installments.

• Clients are required to address financial obligations, including court costs, child support, reinstatement fees, fines, restitution, and any outstanding fees owed to Oriana House.


Graduation criteria are the guidelines used to identify how participants can successfully complete the Turning Point Program. Criteria for successful completion of the Turning Point Program demonstrating acceptable behavior and compliance include but are not limited to:

Compliant Behavior: • Demonstrated period of abstinence from alcohol and drugs. • Track 1: Twelve consecutive months of sobriety and six months crime free. • Track 2: Six or more consecutive months of sobriety and six months crime free. • Attended sober support group meetings. • Display a change in thinking, attitude, and beliefs. • Successfully completed treatment or programming. • Obtain and/or maintain consistent employment. • Demonstrated ability to identify and eliminate criminal thinking patterns. • Good faith effort to pay all financial sanctions demonstrated by regular payment history or

complete community service, and treatment costs; and Accomplishments:

• Demonstrated abstinence from alcohol and drugs as evidenced by negative screens. • Completion of treatment. • Involvement in pro-social activities. • Completed Turning Point Program requirements. • Paid in full: restitution, fines, and court costs unless otherwise determined. • Display responsibility for his or her behavior. • Demonstrated stability in the community.

The judge has the discretion to determine when the participant will successfully complete the program.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES The judge has discretion to decide termination in accordance with the following: • Ongoing non-compliance with treatment or resistance to treatment; • New criminal conviction; • Any Turning Point Program rule infraction or series of infractions; • A Community Control violation or series of Community Control violations; If participant is unsuccessfully terminated from the Turning Point Program they are subject to the following possible sanctions:


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• A Community Control Violation • The imposition of other penalties and incarceration • Track 1 participants will be sentenced, resulting in a felony conviction.


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SUMMIT COUNTY REENTRY COURT 213 E. Glenwood Avenue

Akron, Ohio 44310 (330) 996-2222

NOTE: This program will change with implementation of the new Supreme Court Standards for Specialized Dockets Certification. Date of change to be determined. PROGRAM GOALS

• To provide an intense and structured level of judicial supervision, treatment and case management services to adult offenders granted a period of Judicial Release.

• To reduce the rate of recidivism and the rate of return to prison through the offender’s measurable progress in achieving treatment goals.

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult felony offenders granted Judicial Release deemed in need of intense, continued services and supervision by the court.

• Exclusions: ° The offender is actively working as a police informant; ° The offender is a registered Tier III sex offender; ° The offender is not a resident of Summit County or an adjoining county.


• Weekly meetings with the Reentry Court team to discuss client progress and status. • Weekly judicial sessions for intakes, dispositions, judicial rewards and sanctions. • Client program needs are determined through the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) and

background reports Individual Program Plan is based on client risks/needs. • The program has four phases and lasts a minimum of 12 months:

° Assessment/Orientation Phase ° Program Engagement Phase ° Growth and Development Phase ° Maintenance Phase

• Frequent urine drug screens and alcohol tests. • Graduated sanctions are imposed for failure to adhere to program requirements. • In-house services may include, but are not limited to:

Case Management Thinking for a Change Program Substance Use Assessment Employment Services Substance Abuse Treatment Financial Education Class Substance Abuse Aftercare Housing referrals Education Services Mental Health Referrals Child Support Class

Family/Marital referrals Recovery Coaching Family Matters (support groups)


• Clients are required to pay $5 per week program fee. • Clients are required to address financial obligations, including court costs, child support,

reinstatement fees, fines, restitution and any outstanding fees owed to Oriana House.


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SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Completion of all phases and program requirements and an ability to demonstrate acquired

skills that facilitate behavior change and reintegration into the community. • Obtained required dosage hours. • Satisfied all court requirements, including payment of restitution and court costs.

UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Failure to adhere to program requirements may result the imposition of the prison sentence.


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AKRON MUNICIPAL FAMILY INTERVENTION COURT Track One – Diversion; Track Two - Probation

213 E. Glenwood Avenue Akron, Ohio 44310

(330) 996-2222

PROGRAM GOAL • Family Intervention Court Track One - To provide a specialized level of supervision and

counseling services to adult offenders charged with domestic violence. Upon successful completion of the program, the case will be dismissed.

• Family Intervention Court Track Two - To provide a specialized level of supervision and counseling services to adult offenders convicted of domestic violence. This is the more intensive program of the two and is designed for repeat, higher risk offenders.

TARGET POPULATION

• Family Intervention Court Track One - Adult offenders arrested for domestic violence, a misdemeanor of the first degree, who qualify for probation or other community placement.

• Family Intervention Court Track Two - Adult offenders convicted of domestic violence, a misdemeanor of the first degree, who qualify for probation or other community placement.

SCREENING PROCESS

• Clients must be approved for participation in the program by the arresting police department, prosecutor’s office, and victim.

Family Intervention Court Track One Exclusionary Criteria: • No more than five contempt citations; • No more than one non-violent felony conviction; • No more than five nonviolent misdemeanor convictions in the past ten years; • No prior assault of Domestic Violence convictions; • No prior diversion placement, except for Akron Municipal Court DRP or the equivalent from

another court; • No active probation, community control or parole; • No pending felony charge(s) or felony companion case; • No pending violent misdemeanors; • No companion resisting arrest charge or endangering children charge; • Victim must be a family or household member and 18 years of age; • No use of a firearm in the instant offense; • Must be a United States citizen; • No reasonable objection from the victim

Family Intervention Court Track Two Exclusionary Criteria: • Victim must be a family or household member and 18 years of age; • More than two prior violent felony convictions, and/or more than four nonviolent felony

convictions; • No history of sexually oriented offenses; • No more than five prior misdemeanor assault and/or domestic violence conviction within the

past ten years;. • Cannot have active felony probation, community control or parole; • No pending nonrelated felony cases; • No companion felony cases; • No use of a firearm in the instant offense; • No use of any weapon that resulted in an injury to the victim; • Must be a United States citizen;


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• No pending violent misdemeanor charges; • No reasonable objection from the victim; • Aggravated nature of the circumstances of the offense.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES • This program operates in conjunction with the Akron Municipal Court and the Akron Probation

Department. The Family Intervention Court Judge provides regular judicial sessions for dispositions, judicial rewards, and sanctions.

• Client program needs are determined through a standard risk/needs assessment, substance abuse assessment and a specialized domestic violence screening tool.

• Coordination of services with the Battered Women’s Shelter for victim advocacy issues, the Victim Assistance Program for the client’s participation in violence cessation counseling, and Summit Psychological Association for client participation in the Time Out Diversion (Family Intervention Court Track One) and Conflict Solutions Program (Family Intervention Court Track Two).

• Monthly program summaries are provided to the Probation Department. • Random urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required. • In-house services may include, but are not limited to: Case Management Employment Services Cognitive Behavioral Programming Family/Marital Counseling Referrals Substance Abuse Treatment Recovery Coaches Financial Education Classes Family Matters (support groups) Mental Health Counseling Referrals Education Services

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • Client will address financial obligations such as court costs (including any warrant fees), public

defender fee, child support, program fees, counseling fees, restitution, and outstanding fees owed to Oriana House.

• Clients are required to pay $5 per week. • Clients are also required to pay counseling fees for Time Out Diversion (FIP) and Conflict

Solutions Program (FIC). • Fees are paid weekly, bi-weekly, or in monthly installments.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Family Intervention Court Track One clients are successfully released when they have

completed one year of the program, including six months of participation in the Time Out Diversion Program, addressed financial obligations, and maintained abstinence for a minimum of 90 days.

• Successful completion of the program results in the guilty plea being vacated and the charge dismissed.

• Family Intervention Court Track Two clients are successfully released when they have completed one year of the program, including six weeks of participation in Thinking Errors Cognitive programming and six months of participation in the Conflict Solutions Program, addressed financial obligations, and maintained abstinence for a minimum of 90 days.

• Successful completion of the program results in release from Akron Municipal Court supervision.


• Failure to adhere to program requirements may result in graduated sanctions and the imposition of the previously held-in-abeyance sentence of 180 days.


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SUMMIT COUNTY PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM


(330) 996-2225 PROGRAM GOALS

• To provide an alternative to prosecution for first-time, non-violent, low-level felony offenders. • To hold offenders accountable for their actions. • To assist offenders in learning new ways to deal with the issues that contributed to their illegal behavior. • To avoid the stigma of a criminal conviction.

TARGET POPULATION

• Adult first-time, non-violent, felony offenders amenable to counseling. SCREENING PROCESS

• Defense attorney makes request for diversion to the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office. • Courtroom prosecutor reviews the case. If appropriate for Diversion, the prosecutor contacts the

arresting officer(s) and victim(s) to see if they have any objections to the defendant participating in the program.

• Diversion counselor interviews the defendant to determine appropriateness for the program. • Diversion counselor forwards report and recommendation to the prosecutor who will make the

final decision to either reject or accept the application for diversion. DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES

• Client participates in counseling with the diversion counselor as client’s risks and needs warrant, ordinarily every two weeks.

• Client and the diversion counselor develop a treatment plan addressing issues and thinking leading to illegal behavior, as well as other risk/needs.

• Outside referrals may be utilized as well to meet risk/ needs. • Restitution must be paid and is processed through the diversion counselor. • Client submits to urine drug screens as required.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • $20 screening fee. • Client incurs a fee for service based on financial assessment utilizing Summit County ADM

Board sliding fee scale for services. • Restitution, if applicable. • Court costs and court-appointed attorney fees as ordered by the court.

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS • Clients are considered successfully released when they are in the program at least six months,

but no longer than 18 months; when all treatment goals are met; and when all restitution and applicable court costs are paid.

• Successful release results in a recommendation to the judge that the pending charges be formally dismissed and the client’s arrest record sealed.


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UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES • Failure to follow through with treatment plan results in unsuccessful completion of the program. • Failure to follow through with any referral may result in an unsuccessful completion of the

program. • A new conviction on a felony charge results in unsuccessful release from the program.

Unsuccessful release is also possible on a new M1 or lower conviction. • Unsuccessful release results in notification to the prosecutor’s office. The prosecutor’s office will

schedule a sentencing date and the case will be returned to the court for further disposition.


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CRIMINAL NON-SUPPORT PROGRAM (Summit County)


(330) 996-2225 PROGRAM GOAL

• To facilitate behavior changes for the criminal non-support offender to ensure the payment of current and future child support.

TARGET POPULATION

• Criminal non-support felony offenders who have violated other community control sanctions, have the ability to work, and otherwise may be incarcerated in the prison system.

SCREENING PROCESS

• Prospective participants who are currently on probation: the probation officer and prosecutor will make a recommendation to the judge that, as a result of a probation violation, the offender be sentenced to the Criminal Non-Support program. The offender must have a minimum of 545 days remaining on probation, will enter a guilty plea to the probation violation, and be sentenced to the Criminal Non-Support Program.

• Prospective participants indicted with new nonsupport offense(s) and who have previous convictions of non-support will, after their arraignment, be deemed eligible for the Criminal Non-Support Program based on the prosecutor’s recommendation or recommendation of the court. The defendant will appear before the common pleas judge assigned to the case and enter a guilty plea to the new indictment. The judge will impose the sentence, place the defendant on probation for 18 months and require participation and completion of the Criminal Non-Support Program.

• Exclusionary Criteria: o Any client unable to work or participate in the program.

DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES • Offenders are sentenced to the program for a maximum of 18 months. • Each client will be assigned a caseworker for case management. Clients will have their program

needs determined through a standard risk/needs assessment. • An individual program plan (IPP) is developed and implemented. • Clients must actively seek and maintain employment, and make child support payments as

directed. Payment of child support is monitored. • In-person reporting is required as often as five days per week. • Summit County Adult Probation Department is notified within 24 hours or the next business day

of significant program violations. • Urine drug screens and alcohol tests are required. • Clients who are not compliant with the nonresidential placement requirements will be subject to

a continuum of sanctions, including increased reporting and supervision; placement on a behavioral contract; residential placement; and program termination.

• In-house services may include, but are not limited to: Case Management Financial Management Substance Use Assessment Family Matters (support groups) Substance Abuse Treatment Cognitive Behavioral Programming Employment Services Recovery Coaches

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FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • Clients are charged $5 per week or part thereof. • Clients are required to address financial obligations including child support payments, court

costs and/or fines, and any outstanding fees owed to Oriana House. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETIONS

• Compliance with reporting requirements and fulfillment of individual program plan requirements result in successful completion of the program. The offender must pay child support as ordered and attend appropriate programming as outlined in the individual program plan (IPP).


• Failure to adhere to reporting requirements, employment requirements, child support payment, and/or the individualized program plan or conviction of a new offense may result in unsuccessful program completion.


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Reentry

Services


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COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL CENTERS Summit County: 65 East Glenwood Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44304 (330) 996-2222 Cuyahoga County: 1804 East 55th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44103 (216) 881-7882

PROGRAM GOALS

• To provide transitional housing for offenders released from Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) correctional facilities.

• To assist participant in reaching self-sufficiency and obtaining permanent housing thereby reducing the likelihood of continued criminal activity.

TARGET POPULATION

• Parolee, post release control, and felony community control offenders who are homeless. SCREENING PROCESS

• Admission to the Community Residential Center (CRC) is based on risk level, not offense, and must comply with all local zoning ordinances.

• Parolee, post release control, and transitional control candidates assessed by the Ohio Risk Assessment System (ORAS) as low risk to reoffend are eligible for admission.

• Parolee, post release control, and transitional control candidates assessed by the ORAS as very high or high risk are eligible for admission to independent housing after successfully completing a community corrections residential program. A transfer to the CRC will be done in conjunction with the supervising authority.

• All Transitional Control offenders admitted to the CRC are subject to electronic monitoring through Oriana House.

• EXCLUSIONARY CRITERIA: ° Tier 3 sex offenders ° Arsonists on a case-by-case basis


• Provide temporary housing. • Maintain a community resource guide. • Assist clients in utilizing community resources to secure permanent housing, employment, and

financial stability. • Monitor client compliance to house rules and permanent housing deadlines.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS • No cost to the client.


• Secures permanent housing approved by the Adult Parole Authority. UNSUCCESSFUL RELEASES

• Failure to comply with house rules. • New arrest. • Failure to obtain permanent housing within ODRC specified timeframe.


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FREDERICK AVENUE APARTMENTS 25 Frederick Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44310 (330) 996-2222

PROGRAM GOALS

• To provide individuals with a safe and sober place to live while they embrace their recovery as they seek appropriate housing and employment.

• To assist individuals in developing skills to live a substance and crime free lifestyle in the community.

• To assist and direct individuals in selecting resources that will aid them in securing permanent housing, employment, and financial stability which will allow them the opportunity to make positive changes in their lives.

• To offer a wide variety of activities that supports a sober and productive lifestyle. TARGET POPULATION

• Adults who are referred from Oriana House and other local treatment providers or from the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC).

SCREENING PROCESS

• Referral from accepted agency. • Negative drug and alcohol screening. • Intake interview to include understanding and agreement to Frederick Avenue Apartment rules

and program requirements. DESCRIPTION OF SUPERVISION AND SERVICES

• Case monitoring, including referrals to community resources to address tenant’s program needs.

• Regular and random drug and alcohol tests are administered to ensure a sober living environment.

• Recovery coaches individually assist clients in maintaining a positive and sober lifestyle and help them connect to the resources that they may need in the community.

• Tenants are required to adhere to curfews and limited visitation (all visitors need pre-approval) with no overnight visitors and no overnight stays away during the first month, and to attend mandatory weekly meetings.

• A staff person is in attendance, on-site, at all times, 24 hours a day. • Tenants have access to activities that may include but are not limited to:

12-Step Meetings (transportation provided) Parenting Classes Oriana House, Inc., Alumni Involvement Cooking and Meal Preparation Exercise Classes Communication Skills Education Employment Class Budgeting Classes Stress Management Group

Morning and Evening Meditations Discussion Groups (various topics) Life Skills Groups (various topics) Aftercare Treatment Transportation to Community Meetings/Events Family Matters (support groups) Community Food Pantry


• Costs are initially paid through a contract with the Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board and ODRC. The per diem rate is then reduced as tenants find employment and start paying toward their own rent.


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NORTH STAR NEIGHBORHOOD REENTRY RESOURCE CENTER 1834 East 55th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44103 (216) 881-5440

PURPOSE

• An innovative resource center that helps individuals who have been involved in the criminal justice system navigate the barriers to become law abiding citizens. It’s difficult to come home from prison and be self-sufficient or find a job when you have a criminal record. North Star Neighborhood Reentry Resource Center (NRRC) is designed to provide information, a range of direct services, and convenient access to other community resources in a welcoming, supportive setting.

TARGET POPULATION

• Cuyahoga County residents who were formerly incarcerated in prison (and their family and friends).

• Cuyahoga County residents who are currently or were previously involved in the criminal justice system (and their family and friends).

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

• Internet access to appropriate websites and content. • Computer training labs. • Employment Services, such as job searching, interviewing techniques, résumé preparation, and

the New Employment Transitions program. • Referrals for free clothing. • Assessments and referrals (if eligible) to the Ohio Benefit Bank for services such as food

assistance (food stamp sign up), Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), student financial aid, health coverage, cash assistance, senior benefits, and benefits for children.

• GED classes. • Self-help meetings such as AA, NA, Al-Anon, etc. • Vouchers for state IDs and birth certificates. • Citizen Circles (groups of citizens involved in reentry services that meet with offenders and their

families to help facilitate successful reentry). • Faith-based programming. • Public transportation information. • Life Skills classes that teach tools for making good decisions, setting goals, building and

maintaining mature relationships, managing money, and obtaining employment. • Free healthcare clinics and screenings, including referrals to additional services at MetroHealth

Broadway Health Center. • Direct access to information, services, and staff from other community reentry service providers. • Assistance with service referrals, resources, and follow-up on progress. • Family Matters Program (support groups) designed for family members and friends of those

affected by addiction. Weekly sessions provide family members with encouragement, support, and increased knowledge to help break the cycle of substance abuse.


• People interested in using North Star NRRC services receive a free membership which provides access at no cost to many services and reentry resources in the community.

• North Star NRRC is funded by the Cuyahoga County Office of Reentry as part of its initiative to provide focused leadership and strong organizational capacity to address prisoner reentry in the greater Cleveland area.

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