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"Preamble"
PDAP is a fellowship of young people and parents who share their experience, love and understanding that they may solve their common problems and help others recover from the effects of mind-changing chemicals. PDAP is non-sectarian and the primary requirement for membership is the desire to live a chemical free life. Our primary purpose is to carry our love and understanding to others and to practice the principles of love and honesty in our daily lives with the help of God as we understand him. Individual Counseling: Professional counseling is offered Monday thru Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm. Support Group Meetings: * Younger Group (Ages 12-17)
Younger Group (Ages 12-17) The Younger Group is the main focus of PDAP. Younger Group is staffed with full-time counselors who provide the structure necessary to help make changes possible. PDAP offers support group meetings three times a week, individual and family counseling, and a peer counseling system where young abusers who are well on their way to recovery sponsor other teens as they enter the program. Counselors also work daily in area schools with at-risk students. Older Group (Ages 18-25) Young adult substance abusers are often children emotionally, but are entering into the legal aspects and responsibilities of adults. Goals may include completing high school or obtaining a GED, attending college, or acquiring a job. PDAP offers support group meetings three times a week and individual counseling as needed on an ongoing basis. Adult Group (Ages 26+) Beginning or managing a career, starting their own families, and financial difficulties are just some of the stresses that may prove to be overwhelming for some adults. Recreational use of alcohol or even drugs may become substance abuse as they search for relief from their problems. Alcoholics Anonymous or Cocaine Anonymous are good sources of support for some adults; however, many require additional or alternative supports that include individual and family counseling and support groups for their family. PDAP offers support group meetings three times a week and individual counseling as needed on an ongoing basis. Family Support Group The success these individuals have is enhanced when they have support of their family. PDAP provides individual counseling and three weekly support group meetings for family members as well. Family members learn to take a stand with love, set boundaries with consequences and no longer accept the abusive behavior that destroys the family. Family members support each other, recognize their own feelings, learn how to appropriately deal with their situation, and stand up for the integrity of their household. The Family Group has a devoted part-time counselor who is assisted by the counselors from each of the substance abuser's groups. Activities (REBOS) Young people today are faced with an increasing amount of opportunities to abuse alcohol or drugs and fewer opportunities for drug-free social interactions. PDAP currently offers an innovative way for teenagers to receive counseling and interact with peers in a positive environment. Teenagers and young adults are encouraged to "hang out" at PDAP when they are not in school or at work. While at PDAP they can shoot pool, play cards, chess, video games, or basketball. Most importantly, they can socialize in a non-threatening, sober environment. More organized activities are held on Friday and Saturday nights and some Sundays. Activities include volleyball, softball, cookouts, trips to the beach, and camping, as well as weekend retreats. |
Palmer Drug Abuse Center - McAllen Texas
115 North 9th Street McAllen, TX 78501