Welcome to the ASAM Level 1 Basic Course at Recovery Cafe
Embark on your journey to recovery with our online, six-week ASAM Level 1 Basic Course. It is a six to twelve program tailored to meet both mandatory educational requirements and personal growth aspirations in substance use recovery. Whether fulfilling a legal requirement or seeking personal improvement, our course is designed to fit your schedule and your life fully outpatient and fully online.
Flexible Scheduling:
- Group Sessions: Join our community for two-hour group sessions every Tuesday at 7:00 PM EST or Wednesday at 6:00 PM EST, all Online. We occasionally have a Thursday 6:00 PM group.
- Start Anytime: Pick a group time, and stay in that group your entire time at Recovery Cafe.
About Our Groups:
Our 12-hour ASAM Level One Outpatient Group Program provides a comprehensive view of your life through the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria. This group format is distinct from individual counseling, offering a conversational, collaborative approach where nearly everyone participates actively.
While both group and individual counseling options fall under ASAM Level 1 outpatient short-term programs, the group sessions focus on shared learning and support in addressing cravings, relapse prevention, and recovery planning. Participants will explore all six ASAM dimensions to better understand their unique recovery needs and develop a personalized recovery plan.
Key Topics Covered:
- Cravings Management: Strategies to understand and manage cravings, which are a common challenge in addiction recovery.
- Relapse Prevention: Techniques and tools to recognize and avoid triggers that could lead to a relapse. This includes building a strong support network and developing coping mechanisms.
- Recovery Planning: Creating personalized recovery plans that outline steps for maintaining sobriety, setting goals, and tracking progress.
- Chronic Care Model: Emphasizing ongoing engagement in the treatment system with seamless transitions between different levels of care to support long-term recovery.
- Person-Centered Care: Tailoring treatment plans to meet individual needs, preferences, and circumstances, incorporating factors like social determinants of health and motivational enhancement.
- Integration of Services: Combining withdrawal management, biomedical services, and psychosocial services to provide comprehensive care.
- Recovery Support Services: Ensuring access to recovery support services, including recovery housing and ongoing remission monitoring, to promote sustained recovery.
- Harm Reduction: Considering harm reduction strategies to meet patients where they are and support their specific treatment goals and preferences.
- Raising Awareness: Bringing attention to other challenges participants may be facing, such as depression, anxiety, or lack of purpose, and discussing ways to address these issues in the context of their recovery journey.
Before enrolling, we require documentation of an evaluation recommending Level 1 outpatient treatment. This will be reviewed during the enrollment process to ensure the program aligns with your specific needs. Please use the form below to submit your evaluation.
Our co-facilitator is a recovery coach and a life coach who has extensive experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, ranging from those seeking direction in life to high-end executives. The facilitator has been leading groups at Recovery Cafe since 2015, bringing a wealth of experience and dedication to each session.
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Join us to meet legal obligations and gain valuable insights into managing substance use. Visit our ASAM Level 1 page for more details or explore our About page to learn more about the comprehensive support available at Recovery Cafe.
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