FAQs

Addiction Prevention and Support Services

My loved one (spouse, child, parent, etc.) is abusing alcohol, other drugs or is a problem gambler. Where can I go to learn more about how addiction impacts the family?

DePaul's National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - Rochester Area (NCADD-RA) provides a variety of programs that assists families dealing with addiction. They include the Hispanic Prevention/Education Program, the Total Approach Family Program, and the Problem Gambling Prevention Program.

Contact NCADD-RA for information on your specific need.

National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence - Rochester Area

1931 Buffalo Road
Rochester, NY 14624
(585) 426-8000
(585) 423-1908 fax
E-mail: ncadd@depaul.org

Where can I go to schedule a community presentation on a wide variety of addiction- related topics?

The staff at NCADD-RA provides community presentations on a wide variety of substance abuse related topics upon request. We customize presentations to fit the need, interest and available timeframe for your community or school. Our staff provide presentations to school/university faculty, PTA/PTSA or other school groups (to include classrooms presentations), outreach and clinical staff, both youth and adult faith groups, or workplace organizations. The range of topics that NCADD-RA staff includes:

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Signs, Symptoms and Current Trends of Substance abuse
Impact of Addiction on the Family
Consequences of Teen Smoking
Media Literacy
Underage Drinking
Problem Gambling: Impact on Youth and Families
Methamphetamine: Individual and Community Impact
Over the Counter/Prescription Drug Abuse

For further information, contact Ross Amico, Community Education Coordinator, at (585) 719-3489.

I am looking for the initial 350 educational hours required for the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)?

I work in the addictions field and am seeking re-credentialing hours. Where can I learn more about obtaining the required re-credentialing hours to maintain my credential?

NCADD-RA provides ongoing workshops on a monthly basis primarily in three- or six-hour formats. Included are a wide variety of substance abuse-related topics targeting the professional working in the prevention and treatment fields, as well as those working in allied health and human service agencies. Professional workshops provide credentialing hours toward both the CASAC and the Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP).

For further information, contact Ross Amico, Community Education Coordinator, at (585) 719-3489.

Developmental Disability Programs

My child has just been diagnosed with a developmental disability. What do I need to do to access services?

Initially, eligibility for services must be determined. The first step you must take is to contact your local Developmental Disability Services Organization (DDSO) to arrange for appropriate documentation. Once appropriate documentation has been provided by the DDSO, you may retain services from DePaul Developmental Services.

The Finger Lakes DDSO serves Serving Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming & Yates Counties. They may be reached at:

Finger Lakes DDSO Administrative Offices & Developmental Center

620 Westfall Road
Rochester, NY 14620
Phone: (585) 461-8500
Fax: (585) 461-8576

Mental Health Residential Programs

Who can make a referral to a DePaul residential mental health program?

DePaul is part of community-wide mental health treatment and rehabilitation systems in the counties in which we have a presence. Individuals must be actively involved in treatment to be considered for residency in a DePaul residential mental health program. Referrals are typically made by a treatment professional including psychiatrists, therapists, or social workers from a hospital-based inpatient mental health facility or outpatient program but families and potential residents can also begin the referral process.

Do families and clients participate in the referral process?

Families and clients are encouraged to be active participants in making this important decision. Both are encouraged to learn more about DePaul's services, program expectations, and sites to see how each best match the interests of the client prior to a formal referral. DePaul may be recommended by a community service provider, however the client needs to make the commitment to entering and engaging in the program. It's therefore vital that the client visit the program and meet with staff members and other clients so they may make an informed decision.

How do you pay for residential mental health services?

At DePaul, residential mental health services are paid by government funding through client fees from County Department of Social Services, Social Security, and for some programs, Medicaid. Employed clients pay a fee based on their monthly income. Families who have assumed financial responsibility for their relative receiving services pay a fee based on their individual circumstances.

Mental Health Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs

What is DePaul JobZone?

DePaul JobZone, a Personalized Recovery Oriented Services (PROS) Program, provides state-of-the-art, evidenced-based clinical and support services to individuals working to achieve recovery from a serious mental illness. Participants engage in services that can immediately and directly address their individualized knowledge and skill deficits to facilitate rapid success with step-by-step guidance to reach one's goals.

Individualized Placement and Support (IPS) is a component of the PROS program which assists people in obtaining a competitive job in the community and is comprised of a menu of services tailored to the individual's needs. Services include a comprehensive assessment, assistance with resume writing, job searching, interview skills and limited job coaching.
Jobs and more...
- Structured sill development and support assist people in developing recovery skills which promote movement toward life goals. These goals could include work, education, community membership, apartment living and other life roles. Staff members, called Recovery Coaches, work side by side with enrollees providing feedback and encouragement. Opportunities to participate in structured employment-like settings are available in the kitchen, office, reception desk, newsletter production, coffee cart, gardening, environmental services and DePaul's T-Shirt Factory.
- Individual dual disorder treatment for people in recovery from both addictions and mental illness is available.
- We offer support for people who are currently employed in the community to provide job retention assistance and coaching as needed.

Senior Living

Is my parent ready to enter a senior living community?

Choosing assisted living can be hard for older adults, especially if they are accustomed to being independent and maintaining their own homes. The decision can be just as hard for the children of aging parents as it is for the parents.

It's easy for adult children to overlook signs of decline in their parents. Is your parent telling you that they are eating, but you're seeing food spoil in the refrigerator? Have you seen your parent wearing the same clothes when you go to visit? Is your parent able to take medications correctly? When you look around the house or yard, is it as neat and clean as it used to be? When you really look at your parent, do you see the bright and vibrant person from years ago, or do you see a more limited person who needs some help? If you answered yes to some of these questions, your parent may be ready for assisted living.

What level of residential senior care do you offer?

DePaul Senior Living Communities are licensed adult homes that provide long- and short-term residential care, private and semi-private rooms, 24-hour access to staff, three nutritious meals per day, housekeeping, laundry and personal care services and a full range of planned activities and outings, as well as other amenities.

What's the process for admission to one of your senior living communities?

DePaul has Senior Living Communities in five locations in New York and eleven in North Carolina. We welcome you to come in for a tour, join us for a meal, and spend some time getting to know our staff and residents.

Becoming a resident begins by completing an application. Regulations also require a physical be performed by the potential resident's primary care physician. Each DePaul Senior Living Community performs its own evaluation as well.

Vocational Programs

What services and products are offered at DePaul's T-Shirt Factory?

DePaul's T-shirt Factory sells screen printed and embroidered textile products including:

T-shirts
Golf shirts
Sweatshirts
Hats
Tote bags
Duffle bags
Back packs
Blankets
Jackets

We offer:

Ladies sizes
Baby apparel
Denim
Imprinted promotional products including mugs, pens, magnets,
and corporate gifts are also available.