About Westmoreland Community Action – Greensburg
For those in Greensburg, Pennsylvania who are struggling with a substance use disorder, Westmoreland Community Action provides vital resources and support. For families impacted by addiction, their Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) program offers a non confrontational research based strategy.
You might learn from this program how much of an influence you can have on your loved one’s desire to change. You can discover practical ways to motivate your loved one to get help rather than depending on conventional techniques like tough love or confrontation. They aim to give you practical tools to create a supportive environment that motivates a person to reduce or quit drug use.
The major goals of their 12 session CRAFT support group are to improve communication skills, use positive reinforcement, establish rapport and solve problems. You will also learn how to identify patterns in substance use to decide when to intervene.
Their Recovery Employment Partnership program empowers individuals in recovery by increasing access to employment opportunities. This free program provides individualized case management to help overcome the logistical and social obstacles that people seeking recovery often face.
The services offered are customized for each client and may include help with interview preparation, communication and time management skills training, job retention tactics and resume and cover letter writing. To help participants make a smooth transition into the workforce, they also assist with work related costs like clothing and transportation.
Anyone living in Westmoreland or Fayette County who is 18 years of age or older and has a substance use disorder is eligible for this program. Referrals may be made by the person seeking treatment or by others.