Hill Country Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Inc.

TEXAS DWI EDUCATION PROGRAM:  Article 42.12, Section l3(h),Code of Criminal Procedure requires persons convicted of first offense DWI and receiving probation, to attend and successfully complete an educational program certified by the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Failure to complete the program within l80 days (unless an extension was granted) from the date probation was granted will result in the offender's license being revoked. The license cannot be reinstated until the educational program is completed. The standardized program is 12 hours in length and is designed to help DWI offenders increase their knowledge about alcohol and drugs as these substances relate to driving skills, to identify their own individual drinking/drug use and driving patterns, and to assist them in developing plans which will reduce the probability of future DWI behavior. Specific course topics include alcohol/drug and traffic safety problems, Texas laws relating to DWI, effects of alcohol/drugs on humans, alcohol/drugs and driving task abilities, chemical dependency, symptoms of dependency, sources of assistance, costs of DWI, and decision-making.

TEXAS DRUG OFFENDER EDUCATION PROGRAM:Section 521.371-521.377, Texas Transportation Code (formerly Article 6687b, Section 24B, Texas Civil Statutes) states that persons convicted of misdemeanor or felony drug offenses will automatically have their licenses suspended for a period of six months. In order to have their license reinstated, they must attend and successfully complete an education program on the dangers of drug abuse approved by TCADA. Failure to complete the program will result in the license being revoked indefinitely until the education program is completed. The standardized program is 15 hours in length and is designed to increase the knowledge of drug offenders by educating them on the dangers of drug abuse and associated illegal activities, to identify their own individual drug-use patterns, and to assist them in developinga personal action plan which will reduce the probability of suffering the consequences of future drug using and illegal behavior. Specific course topics include history of drug abuse, drug/DWI laws, dynamics of drug use, drugs of abuse, how drugs work, cost of use and abuse, health issues, HIV, interpersonal relationships, deglamorization of drugs, values and behaviors, past and desired behaviors, getting control of your life, resource options, and personal action planning. (Not applicable to deferred adjudication).

HCCADA’s 16- week Outpatient treatment program is designed for persons actively involved in chemical dependency. The ability to remain abstinent from using for at least two weeks is an important factor. We understand that addiction does not always allow the stability life has to offer. We are here to address just that; persons needing treatment can receive help without having to take time off from work, leave their families, or enter a residential treatment center.  Family members play an important role in entire recovery program, learning what addiction is and how they can be a support system for their loved one(s). This is a family disease and affects all of our society and the world.

You will initially meet with one of HCCADA’s counselors, who will work with you to break down any barriers hindering your attendance during outpatient treatment.  The counselor will offer assistance in completing Medicaid applications; assist your family members in locating free medical assistance, mental health issues (co occurring diagnoses), and referrals for monetary help to pay for rent, utility bills, food, and clothing. HCCADA can refer you for job and GED training through a network system of support that we have available. HCCADA can offer resources in locating transportation to and from outpatient treatment, locating affordable housing, and locating day care if needed for your children.

Candidates for Outpatient Treatment are carefully and confidentially screened through an intake/assessment process, and if found appropriate receives an individualized treatment plan.  All services are coordinated by our staff of Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors and members of our Quality Management Team. Outpatient treatment involves a series of meetings (usually two evenings per week, plus individual counseling sessions by appointment). Outpatient treatment feature lectures as well as group therapy, utilizing Best Practices”  Treatment continues until you have mastered basic skills for self-care and constant recovery.

After successfully completing outpatient treatment, HCCADA offers a 16-week support program: Genesis. This program is provided by licensed counselors utilizing evidence-based models that support sustainable recovery. HCCADA staff also support AA programs as a continuing element in your treatment maintenance lifestyle.

The evaluation component and use of its findings for supervision and program tweaking will promote the elements of outcomes-driven treatment and ongoing monitoring and outreach. GPRA data will measure Client Outcome Standards of alcohol/substance use within the past 30 days, employment status, criminal activity, family and living conditions, health, treatment, and recovery and social connectedness.

HCCADA provides a 5-Panel Hair Follicle Collection Site.

This individual treatment program is designed to accommodate persons who are in recovery and need additional support.

This is a 2-hour program designed for persons who have receive a DWI conviction to further educate them on the trauma that a victim of a drug driver experiences.

HCCADA provide substance abuse evalutations to assist persons who request or referred for an evluation to determine if further referrals and support services are required.

This 2-hour program is designed to educate persons who have been charged with credit card abuse, insufficiently funded checks, and theft.

Counseling is provided to youth who have been cited for a tobacco violation. They receive 1 hour of counseling and view an educational video regarding the harmful consequences of using a tobacco product.

This is an on-going 8-Week Program provided by a certified instructor.