Counseling

Individual Counseling: Individual Counseling or one-on-one counseling is required of all patients attending opiate treatment programs. Patients will be assigned a counselor who will hold regular sessions with the patient depending on the patient’s individual needs.

Treatment Plan: Treatment Planning is an important tool in the recovery process. The treatment plan is developed during the individual counseling session by the counselor and the patient with the patient’s specific problems or goals in mind.

Family Counseling: Family counseling is encouraged for all our patients because the family is the best support system for the patient during their recovery process. The counselor can assist the patient and family in re-establishing broken relationships and educating family members about the addiction process.

Case Management: Case Management is provided to all patients receiving treatment. Patient’s often need referrals to other community agencies to assist with financial, housing, medical, or mental services. Patients will be assessed on an ongoing basis by establishing the needs for outside referrals.

Groups: Groups have been found to be one of the most powerful motivators for change among addicted individuals. TLC will provide scheduled group sessions for all patients who are admitted to the program as part of the treatment process. In the group process, patients can benefit from relating with peers while learning about themselves, others, and the addiction process.

Medical Services

The mission of the medical staff at TLC Clinic of Tifton is to provide our patients with the services and information necessary to assist in their recovery.

Medical Director: TLC Clinic of Tifton has a Medical Director who oversees all activities of TLC Clinic of Tifton's medical department. The Medical Director meets and exceeds required qualifications of the state andFederal regulatory authorities for treatment of opiate addiction by being alicensed Addictionologist. Patients who are addicted to opiates sometimes exhibit emotional as well as mental symptoms/changes due to altered brain chemicals as a result of the addiction. The Medical Director at TLC Clinic of Tifton. is licensed by the state of Georgia in the field of psychiatry. A complete mental evaluation is done by the Medical Director when a patient is admitted at TLC Clinic of Tifton

Physician Assistant: TLC Clinic of Tifton employs a Physician Assistant who performs physical exams in conjunction with our Medical Director.

Physicals: Exams are done when a patient is admitted and annually thereafter. The exam includes a nursing assessment, bloodwork, TB skin test and an exam by the physicians assistant.

AIDS/HIV/Hep C: The Medical Staff at TLC Clinic of Tifton are trained to assist our patients with questions regarding HIV/AIDS/ Hep C, sexually transmitted diseases, TB or any other medically related issues. In addition, the Medical Staff will provide education to our patients regarding such medically related issues.

TLC Clinic of Tifton also performs drug testing for walk-in clients during regular hours on an as needed basis (for employment, court order etc).

Drug Screening

Urine Drug Screens (UDS): Drug Screens are performed at the time of intake and again two weeks after admission. Monthly UDS's are obtained, as well as random UDS's as required.

Pregnancy Test

Pregnancy Test: Females with childbearing potential are tested for pregnancy at the time of admission. Any patient who suspects pregnancy during treatment will be required to take a pregnancy test.

Pregnancy: The Medical Staff will consult with patients on an individual basis in the event of pregnancy. If needed, we will assist the patient with a referral to an OB/GYN who is familiar with working with pregnant women who are addicted. Upon the patients request and signed consent, the Medical Staff will communicate with the patient's physician in hopes of getting the appropriate treatment for the patient during the pregnancy.