Mission Statement
To provide compassionate, professional services combating the effects of substance use and misuse utilizing prevention, intervention, counseling and recovery support.
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Program Philosophy and Goal
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas believes that chemical dependency is a progressive, incurable, chronic and fatal disease that can be managed with long term treatment. It is essential that treatment include family and/or significant other involvement and 12 step or other support groups available in the local area. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council of Deep East Texas' goal is to provide a quality outpatient treatment program that focuses on the recovery and maintenance from abuse/addiction of mind altering chemicals. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council subscribes to the belief that abstinence from consumption of all mind-changing chemicals (including alcohol) is the only current practice that can lead to a successful treatment outcome.
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Service Area
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council’s prevention and treatment service area consists of Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler counties. For more information on the nearest location available, please call 800 445-8562 or 936 634-5753.
The Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council’s OSAR (Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral) service area consist of Angelina, Hardin, Houston, Jasper, Jefferson, Nacogdoches, Newton, Orange, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Trinity and Tyler counties. For more information on the nearest location available, please call 800 445-8562 or 936 634-5753.
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Signs & Symptoms
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Are you annoyed by people criticizing your drinking or use of drugs?
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Do you "borrow" money or items that don't belong to you to buy alcohol or other drugs?
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Do you ever have trouble knowing "when to say when"?
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Have you ever tried to quit drinking alcohol or using drugs on your own, and you just couldn't?
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Has you alcohol or drug use caused problems with family, friends, work or the police?
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Would you like to talk to someone about these questions?
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If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, please call:
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Our Staff
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council (ADAC) staff is here to help those seeking assistance with chemical dependency. All ADAC instructors have been certified by the Texas Health and Human Services and follow all rules and guidelines required of the certification. Please contact us today if help is needed and we will guide you to the best solutions.
Prevention Program Managers:
Melanie Patterson (YPS), (PRC)
Shelly Tole (YPI), (YPU)
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CCP
Coalition Coordinator:
Cindy Vargas
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Coalition Community Liaison: ​
Melissa Russell
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CCP – Covid
Linda Jones
Trevor Nichols
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PARTY
Prevention Specialists:
Shelly Doss
Emily Housley
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PRC
Tobacco Specialist:
Linda Smith
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Public Relations Coordinator
Connor Gilbertson
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Region 5 Evaluator:
Kim Bartel
Prevention Specialists:
Veronica Smith (YPI)
Jakoya Grimes (YPU)
Elwanda Limbrick (YPI/YPS)
Georgia Sowden (YPS)
Jimmy Evans (YPS)
Crystal Cryer (YPS)
Charlotte Stanaland (YPU)
Jason Wilson (YPI)
Jacob Smith (YPI)
Sykera Hubbard, YPU
Intervention Program Manager:
Vallie Cross
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PADRES:
Megan Griffin
Autumn Witt
Accounting Department Employees:
Bev Livingston
Bobbie Sue Martin
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Clinical Department Managers:
Linda Few James, LCDC
Clinical Department Employees:
Ray Moura, LCDC - Treatment
Amy Brooks, CI - Treatment
Dina DeLeon, LCDC - Treatment
Linda Franklin LCDC- OSAR
Amanda Torres, CI - OSAR
Lori Best, CI Treatment
April Harvey, CI - Treatment
Grant Goforth, CI - Treatment
Stephanie Crager, CI Treatment
Tracy McDonald CI,OSAR
Recover/Support Department
Susan Mesloh
Justin Holland
Paige Richard (Be Well Texas)
YRC
Shawn Stewart
Valerie Jackson
Alessa Peitersen
Reception Office Employees:
Karen Lee
Vanessa Holley
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Board Members
Don Muhlbach - President
James Guest
Tonja Akridge
Amy Wright
Paul Jackson
Sallye Darmstadter
Barbara Peterson
Michael Taylor
Marisa Phillips
Ryder Pierce