Initial Contact with Clients Martinsville IN

If possible, the BMDC component should be assigned its own phone number, and a receptionist answering the phone should respond with that component's name.

Centerstone of Indiana
(765) 342-6616
1175 Southview Drive
Martinsville, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Centerstone of Indiana
(317) 834-8187
11370 North SR 67
Mooresville, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, Criminal justice clients

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Partners In Recovery
(812) 330-8183
830 West 17th Street
Bloomington, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Hamilton Center Inc
(812) 829-0037
909 West Hillside Avenue
Spencer, IN
Hotline
(800) 742-0787
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Tara Treatment Center Inc
(317) 933-2945
7919 South 100 East
Nineveh, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Pregnant/postpartum women

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Advantage Counseling/Education Servs
(866) 856-0200
1710 Hospital Drive
Martinsville, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
DUI/DWI offenders

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Bloomington Meadows GP
(812) 331-8000
3600 North Prow Road
Bloomington, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Residential beds for clients' children
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Amethyst House Inc
(812) 336-3570
215 North Rogers Street
Bloomington, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Centerstone of Indiana
(812) 829-4871
272 North U.S. Highway 231
Spencer, IN
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Centerstone
(800) 266-2341
Jefferson and Mound Streets
Nashville, IN
Hotline
(800) 832-5442
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired

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Initial Contact with Clients

nitial Contact With Clients

Receptionists and assessment staff members should be aware of the program’s advertisements, public service announcements, or other activities so that they can respond knowledgeably and professionally to telephone inquiries. Research participants report that any initial resistance or confusion by the treatment facility leads to a breakdown in the initiation process. A friendly, empathetic, and understanding atmosphere should begin with the first contact and continue throughout treatment and followup.

If possible, the BMDC component should be assigned its own phone number, and a receptionist answering the phone should respond with that component’s name. If an answering system is used, the message can distinguish the BMDC program from others offered by the agency. Callers may raise questions about BMDC’s specific components and its track record or demonstrated effectiveness to determine whether it can help them. They may be concerned about whether they will be treated in groups with people who use other drugs (e.g., cocaine) or alcohol. They may be relieved that BMDC specializes in treating “people like them” and pleased to know the program is based on scientific research. Callers need to know that the program is sensitive to their needs, that staff will take them seriously, and that the services are delivered professionally. MTP participants were apprehensive initially and wanted a counselor trained to treat marijuana problems.

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