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Mission Statement:  Modoc County Alcohol and Drug Services is dedicated to providing drug and alcohol prevention, education, early intervention, treatment and referral services for all residents of Modoc County.  The goal of our program is to ensure that all residents, regardless of socio-economic status, gender, race, ethnicity, culture or disability, have access to needed services.

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Is it possible that you or someone you know needs help with an alcohol problem? 
Answer these four questions:
  • Have you ever felt the need to cut down on your drinking?
  • Have you ever felt annoyed by someone criticizing your drinking?
  • Have you ever felt bad or guilty about your drinking?
  • Have you ever had a drink first thing in the morning to steady your nerves or get rid of a hangover?

A "yes" answer to one or more of these questions could indicate a problem.  Confidential help is available.  Call Modoc County Alcohol & Drug Services at 530-233-6319.

Examples of services provided through our prevention programs include:
  • Strengthening Families Program for parents and children (ages 6-12)
  • After School Program Drama Club at Modoc Middle School
  • Presentations to classrooms, civic groups, youth clubs and other groups regarding topics related to alcohol and other drug prevention
  • Collaborative participation in the Modoc County Children's Fair, Teen Health Coalitions and the Community Partnership Campout

Treatment Services for adults include:

  • A biopsychosocial assessment process using the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM-PPC2)
  • Individual counseling
  • Early Recovery Groups
  • Relapse Prevention Groups
  • Women's Recovery Groups
  • Domestic Violence diversion program for men referred by the courts
  • Social Activity Groups
  • Family Education Groups
  • Referral to out-of-county residential treatment facilities (funding & transportation may be provided, depending upon assessment and availability of funds)

Services for youth include:

  • A biopsychosocial assessment process using the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) and the American Socity of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM-PPC2)
  • Individual counseling
  • Family Education Groups
  • Modoc Joint Unified School District Alcohol and Drug Diversion Program

Modoc County Alcohol and Drug Services is a full partner in the three Drug Treatment Courts in Modoc County:

  • Adult Drug Treatment Court (includes those on Prop 36 probation)
  • Juvenile Drug treatment Court
  • Dependency Drug Treatment Court


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Alcohol & Drug Services Staff
 
Deputy Director:
  • Tara Shepherd, MA, MAC
Counseling Staff:
  • Carolyn Quezada, AA, CCDC, Alcohol & Drug Specialist
  • Sondra Tate, AA, CCDC, Alchol & Drug Specialist
  • Carol McCulley, CAS, Alcohol & Drug Specialist

Prevention Staff:

  • Melissa Gallardo, Alcohol & Drug Prevention Specialist

Administrative Staff:

  • Sandra Dunn, Administrative Assistant
  • Juana Sherer, Account Technician
  • Peggy Clevinger, Office Specialist
 

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Modoc County Health Services
441 N. Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
Modoc County Public Health: 530-233-6311
1-800-762-3003
Modoc County Mental Health: 530-233-6312
Modoc County Environmental Health: 530-233-6310
Modoc County Alcohol & Drug Services: 530-233-6319
TTY Service: 530-233-2097
Fax: 530-233-5754