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Andrea and Britney

Mom, Andrea, self-referred this service period, after previously utilizing Tier 1 services for her daughter, Britney, earlier this calendar year when she wanted to turn herself in to clear a warrant from a DUI.

Andrea and Britney

Mom, Andrea, self-referred this service period, after previously utilizing Tier 1 services for her daughter, Britney, earlier this calendar year when she wanted to turn herself in to clear a warrant from a DUI.

This service period Andrea wanted to complete an inpatient hospital alcohol detox program and then transition to an intensive outpatient program (IOP). The detox program could last anywhere from two to thirty days. Her daughter, Britney, was three, and attended preschool every day. Providence House transported Britney to and from school daily in the almost three weeks the family utilized services. Andrea was able to complete the detox program and transition home and into IOP treatment.

During her service period, all Britney’s basic needs were met, she participated in yoga and music therapy classes on-site, and completed craft projects relating to the weekly educational theme. She also attended a field trip to the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Staff noted at the beginning of her service period that Britney was shy, quiet, and often tearful; however, during her service period she became friendlier and more outgoing, was loved joking with staff and other children and enjoyed to dance. She also came in with sever ringworm in her scalp that had not been improving though Andrea had been treating it according to Britney’s primary care physician’s directions; the Providence House medical director examined her and noted that the dosage of her medication was not high enough, which was why it had not been improving. The correct dosage of medication was filled and given to Britney during her stay, and sent home with her at discharge so that Andrea can continue this regimen. Andrea called Providence House to check on Britney as well as to speak with her on the phone several times each week to maintain their parent-child bond, and did not request any referrals.

The family reunited at the end of the service period (right before Thanksgiving so they could be home together for the holiday!) and she met her goals of completing her detox program and getting connected with her IOP program. She hopes to continue sober parenting, in order to be the best mom she can be for Britney. She is enrolled in the voluntary Aftercare program for a year, including being invited to the family holiday party to assist with Christmas presents for Britney.

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