EMERGENT RECOVERY

Program Overview

Changing the Odds is an evidence based cognitive behavioral intervention for persons challenged by gambling problems.  The purpose of this group is to empower participants to manage their problem gambling behaviors while incarcerated and develop a community re-entry action plan that works.  In short this program is about change.  The program includes an in depth assessment, treatment planning, four group sessions, eight individual sessions, and four weekly telephone based counseling sessions after release.

 

Evidence Based Methods

The Freedom Group relies heavily on evidence based programs designed to address addiction and criminal behavior.  Specifically, this includes Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA), Contingency Management (CM), and Telephone Based Aftercare (TBA) and Cognitive Behavioral methods (CB).  These methods have been successfully used by many persons struggling with addictive behaviors, and we believe you can use them to reach your goals.

Gambling Counselor Qualifications

All counseling services are provided by a licensed counselor who has completed a minimum of 60 hours of specialized training approved by the Arizona Office of Problem Gambling

Program Admission Criteria

Participants are chosen for this group based on severity of gambling problems, as measured by the South Oaks Gambling Screen (SOGS).  In addition, participants should be within twelve months of their earliest release date.

Contingency Management

In accordance with the principles of Contingency Management, participants who complete the program receive a gift card valued at $40.00 to be used post release. (Card is mailed to family prior to release or client post release.)