Substance Assessment and Counseling Program

Substance Assessment and Counseling Program Services

Counseling is available for individuals who have been assessed as having substance misuse or gambling issues and who could benefit from intervention or counseling services. The level of care and length of services are determined by the individual’s needs. Our services address major lifestyle, attitudinal, and behavioral issues that may undermine wellness and recovery. They also help individuals cope with major life tasks without the non-medical use of alcohol or other drugs, or engagement in problem gambling. Our licensed counseling staff includes clinical social workers, mental health counselors, and marriage and family therapists—all certified addiction professionals. We provide intake and assessments, screenings, skills-based counseling services, and aftercare.

Non-medical Counseling

This service is offered to clients who have been assessed and are experiencing substance misuse or gambling problems. Skills-based counseling sessions last at least six weeks and consist of an average of 1–8 hours of individual and/or group counseling per week.

After Care

Aftercare is designed for individuals who have completed substance misuse counseling services. It is individualized to meet each person’s needs and can include weekly individual and group sessions to support healthy choices and achieve aftercare plan goals. Aftercare lasts 6–12 months, depending on the individual’s needs. Clients who self-refer may discontinue services at their discretion; however, the commander will be notified if services end before the service plan is completed.

Confidentiality

SACC abides by DoD guidelines for client confidentiality. Per Marine Corps Order, there are no repercussions for a Marine who self-refers for alcohol misuse, provided no incidents (such as a DUI) have occurred. Services are also available for individuals who self-refer for illegal drug or OTC medication misuse. If you self-refer and receive SACC services for alcohol misuse, illegal drug, or OTC medication misuse, the commander must be notified. This notification includes only the minimum information necessary to meet disclosure requirements. Services for gambling do not require any command involvement.