Indy Social Services » addiction http://indysocialservices.org Compassionate Support for Women and Children in Crisis Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:26:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 A New Found Stability http://indysocialservices.org/a-new-found-stability/ http://indysocialservices.org/a-new-found-stability/#comments Tue, 05 May 2009 14:39:45 +0000 admin http://indysocialservices.org/?p=196 Jaime* has been in and out of shelter several times over the past six years.  She has struggled immensely with addiction issues.  Jaime has managed to maintain sobriety for over a year now.  She was finally approved for Shelter Plus Care and has acquired permanent housing.

Recently Jaime was diagnosed with breast cancer.  She will have surgery next week.  Her case manager at the Salvation Army Social Service Center has assisted her with hygiene items, food, support and transportation to medical appointments.

Despite all of the recent events in Jaime’s life, she has managed to remain sober.

*Names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.

]]> http://indysocialservices.org/a-new-found-stability/feed/ 0 Overcoming Obstacles http://indysocialservices.org/overcoming-obstacles/ http://indysocialservices.org/overcoming-obstacles/#comments Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:26:05 +0000 admin http://indysocialservices.org/?p=39 Jane* first came to The Salvation Army Social Service Center 6 years ago after fighting a battle between addiction and sobriety for over 23 years.  Along with her addictions, Jane had been involved in numerous violent relationships and spent several nights in the hospital.  Two years ago her case manager from The Salvation Army referred her to an in-treatment drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility where she remained for several weeks.  After leaving the treatment program Jane successfully stayed sober for 2 years but unfortunately three weeks ago Jane came into shelter again after experiencing a relapse due to stress in her current relationship.  She is now attending an outpatient service program for drug and alcohol treatment, attending meetings, and is working full time.  Jane has already taken the first step to remaining safe and clean by coming into shelter.  She plans to maintain continuous contact with her case manager once she exits the facility.

*Names have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the client.

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