Substance Use Disorders and Addiction impact all socio-economic groups, all races, and for many of us, our own families. Substance use also costs employers in absenteeism, lost productivity, lower morale of coworkers, and increased workers compensation costs. The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) reports substance use costs employers $81 Billion dollars per year and that 70% of all people that use drugs in our society are employed. The Phoenix Center accepts employer referrals to treatment services and consults with Human Resource Managers on substance use treatment options and drug testing plans to effectively treat an employee’s substance use disorder and assist them in returning safely to work. For consultation or to discuss drug testing at The Phoenix Center, or employee/supervisor substance use education or treatment options, you may contact Mike McLain: (864) 467-3769 or via email: mmclain@phoenixcenter.org
The story below is just one example (there are many more) that describes how treatment can support those we employ professionally, or the loved ones we care about personally, seek and obtain long-term recovery.
Duchess graduated from Serenity Place in 2018 and continued her recovery journey in the step down program known as LOTUS. Duchess’ most recent accomplishment is receiving her GED- something she believes never would have happened had she not been in recovery. Today, she works full-time as the Medication Technician at one of The Phoenix Center’s programs, Serenity Village. “It’s an honor and a privilege to be able to work with these ladies and their children.” Duchess says, “My life isn’t glamorous but it’s simple and that’s what I love most about it. The simplicity of it all.”
Duchess Video: Use link below to learn more about Duchess and her powerful recovery story
The Phoenix Center is grateful for the support from our community and from The Family Effect.
The Phoenix Center serves an average of 5,000 citizens per year in various treatment services and over 10,000 yearly through prevention, education, health fairs, and professional trainings. Service offerings include residential detox, residential for women/children, outpatient substance use and mental health for children/adolescents, and adult outpatient and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services for adults. Professional CEU trainings are available, as well as experiential/team building learning activities at our Ropes Course, and Professional Leadership Training based on the work of James Kouzes and Barry Posner “The Leadership Challenge” focusing on the 5 Practices of Exemplary Leadership.
To find out how to engage with the Family Effect through volunteerism, funding treatment scholarships, special projects, fundraising, grants, or even rocking the babies and sharing story time with the young children at Serenity Place, go to: www.thefamilyeffect.org or email Aileen Gallagher at aileen@thefamilyeffect.org The Family Effect supports the services of The Phoenix Center to insure that anyone needing treatment for substance misuse or substance use disorders receives it, regardless of income or insurance status. www.phoenixcenter.org
To connect with us for opportunities or referrals to any of our services and programs:
The Phoenix Center www.phoenixcenter.org
The Family Effect www.thefamilyeffect.org
Gibson Training Center www.gibsontrainingcenter.org
Employer Consultation / Drug Testing / Employer Referrals / SAP/DOT Services
Michael McLain
Director Local Provider Relations
The Phoenix Center
864-467-3769