LIFE CHANGING MINISTRIES SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICESINTRODUCTIONHISTORY, MISSION, PHILOSOPHY GOALSHISTORYHistory: Life Changing Ministries Substance Abuse Outpatient Services was founded by Robert Harris who wanted to help youth, individuals and families overcome the many obstacles that prevent them from achieving their dreams and goals. The staff has over 30 years of combined experience in Social Services and Spiritual Guidance working with youth, individuals and families in the community that have suffered from drugs, alcohol and mental health issues. Clinical Director and Ministers possess knowledge in fields related to providing the necessary array of services related to this population of youth, individuals and families. Life Changing Ministries Substance Abuse Outpatient Services is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization designed to help individuals through a Spiritual Awakening. The target client includes adults, youth and families who are struggling with alcohol and other drugs, education, mental health issues and other issues that place them at risk of failing in life. Life Changing Ministries Substance Abuse Outpatient Services is committed to the treatment of Substance Abuse that provides a holistic treatment approach that encompasses client's environmental, physiological, psychological and social aspects, while addressing ethic and cultural values. We are firm in the belief of the clinical and Spiritual approach, and we are prepared for the dysfunctional aspects of the disease and Spiritual Illiteracy, including the displacement of persons who once rose from the rubbish of poverty, only to return by the hand of the Substance Abuse/Mental Health Illness and Spiritual Attacks.Our Clinical and Spiritual Services recognizes that no one course of treatment is going to be appropriate for all clients and that specific social and cultural differences will necessitate the availability of various treatment modalities. Although many issues that will be resolved during treatment may be psychological in nature, it is necessary that clients be given a holistic and culturally sensitive environment that will encourage self-esteem, cultural worth, improved coping mechanisms, and problem solving skills through a Spiritual Awakening.Since Substance Abuse abuse/addiction can create medically related problems, an interdisciplinary approach is used to address the complex physical and psychological problems under the direction and leadership of the medical staff. In order for treatment to be most effective, the process must involve the whole individual and address those issues that clearly affect his/her well-being. Therefore, Life Changing Ministries Substance Abuse Outpatient Services makes available services specifically directed at the individual's medical, psychological, social, vocational, legal, and spiritual needs. An important aspect of the treatment process is involvement of the family.