KPEP – Chicago Avenue - Addiction Treatment Services

About KPEP – Chicago Avenue – Kalamazoo

KPEP stands for the Kalamazoo Probation Enhancement Program. They offer community based programs that adults can participate in to address their behavioral health issues, like addiction, instead of going to jail. The KPEP – Chicago Avenue location is in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Here, you can find residential treatment services to help you overcome your condition and become a productive member of society.

Both men and women can participate in residential care. At this facility, they offer counseling services, life skills training, career counseling, and recovery focused education. While you’re in the program, they’ll also expect you to find a job and spend at least 60 hours each week in some kind of structured activity. You’ll meet regularly with your case manager to discuss your progress, adjust your plan, and look ahead to the future.

Something I thought was neat about this facility is that they’ll help you prepare and test for your GED so you’ll have an edge on the job market and you won’t have to fall behind on your studies. Most people stay in the program for about 90 to 150 days, but you might be there longer as you work on your recovery goals.

People who have been in this program explain that the staff members aren’t as communicative and forthcoming as they could be, and also raise concerns about their professionalism. However, another former participant says the program works as long as you’re willing to put in the time and effort.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Substance Abuse

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

William DeBoer

CEO/President

James Edwards

Vice President of Residential Services

Lindsay Marshall

Chief Operations Officer

Andelin Goolsby

Director of Accreditation

Karla Campbell

Chairperson The Connable Office

Jeff Getting

Vice Chairperson Kalamazoo County Prosecutor

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