MCCFL GROUP THERAPY SCHEDULE

Click on links below for detailed information about each group, listed by site.
Click here to go to schedule listings by day. Last updated June 5, 2008.

Hood River
Skills Group (MHS)
Mindfulness Skills for Teens and Parents (MHS)
Illness Management and Recovery Group (MHS)
Intensive Outpatient Services (AOD)
Continuing Care for Teens (AOD)
AOD Education Group (AOD)
Process Group--English (AOD)
Process Group--Spanish (AOD)
Family and Youth Support (SOC)

The Dalles
Skills Group (MHS)
Mindfulness Skills for Teens and Parents (MHS)
Peer-to-Peer Group (MHS)
Dual Diagnosis Group (MHS/AOD)
Continuing Care for Teens (AOD)
AOD Orientation Group (AOD)
Women's Recover/Aftercare (AOD)
Intensive Outpatient Services Process Phase 1 (AOD)
Intensive Outpatient Services Process Phase 2 (AOD)
Outpatient/Continuing Care/Phase 3 (AOD)
Family Education/DUII (AOD)
Gambling Addictions (AOD)
SOC Family and Youth Support (SOC)

Condon
SOC Family and Youth Support (SOC)

Moro
SOC Family and Youth Support (SOC)


GROUP DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE CONTACT
Skills Group (Hood River) This group is focused on learning and using skills, and is helpful for people who have a difficult time regulating emotions, have poor coping skills and poor impulse control, unstable interpersonal relationships, self harming or parasuicidal behavior or been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Using material based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, this group is divided into 4 modules which focus on Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Clients can be referred during the start of a new module, and must be screened before attending group to determine appropriateness (MCCFL staff will be notified when new referrals are being accepted).
Tuesdays,
1-2:30pm,
Hood River MCCFL Office
Elizabeth White, 541.386.2620
Mindfulness Skills for Teens (Hood River) Mindfulness Skills classes for teens are based on DBT (dialectical behavior therapy). Mindfulness is the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your thoughts and emotions before acting upon them. DBT is a unique, specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally developed to treat adults who were chronically suicidal, self-injuring, and exhibiting symptoms of borderline personality disorder. DBT is now being utilized for treatment of adolescents who engage in impulsive, aggressive, self-injuring, or suicidal behavior. Thursdays,
3:30-5:00pm,
Hood River MCCFL Office
Susan Sisko, 541.386.2620
Illness Management and Recovery Group (Hood River) The group, offered in 9-week cycles, will promote recovery strategies; practical facts about mental illness; and coping with problems, symptoms, and the mental health system itself. A strong emphasis is placed on goal setting and action. The group is open to enrolled clients and their family members. Wednesdays,
2:30-4:00pm,
Hood River MCCFL Office
Steve Stolzoff, 541.386.2620
Intensive Outpatient Services (Hood River) This group is for individuals that need a middle level of care for their alcohol and drug problems. This group focuses on the disease and progression of addiction, relapse prevention skills, getting needs met effectively, and using various support systems to get or remain clean and sober. Individuals must complete and alcohol and drug assessment or be referred for services through a mental health professional, to meet justification for this level of care. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
5:00-7:30 pm,
Hood River MCCFL Community Room
Angela Brooks, 541.386.2620
Continuing Care for Teens (Hood River) This groups is for adolscents who have a drug and alcohol diagnosis and have already completed a treatment program. Varied Schedule

Hood River MCCFL Community Room
Paul Sorenson, 541.386.2620
AOD Education Group (Hood River) AOD education group is a series of classes that helps clients understand the effects of alcohol and other drugs from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual point of view in an educational format. The agenda presented explores the history of alcohol and other drugs, DUII laws, 3 models of addiction, stages of change, relapse and relapse prevention, and stress management. Mondays,
4:30-6:30 pm,
Hood River Office
Ruben Mosqueda, 541.386.2620
English Process Group (Hood River) Open Group: Allows clients to process topics learned in adult education groups, do step work, and work on issues related to their addiction(s). Wednesday,
5-7 pm,
Hood River MCCFL Office
Ruben Mosqueda, 541.386.2620
Spanish Process Group (Hood River) Open Group: Allows clients to process topics learned in adult education groups, do step work, and work on issues related to their addiction(s). Thursdays,
5-7 pm,
Hood River MCCFL Office
Costa Lopez, 541.386.2620
SOC Family and Youth Support Groups (Hood River County) This group is a chance for youth and families dealing with the challenges associated with severe emotional disturbances to share their stories, network with other families, and offer support to one another. Dinner, child care, and travel reimbursement is available. 1st and 3rd Thursdays,
6-8 pm,
Hood River MCCFL Office
Abby Kment, 541.296.5452
Skills Group
(The Dalles)
This group is focused on learning and using skills, and is helpful for people who have a difficult time regulating emotions, have poor coping skills and poor impulse control, unstable interpersonal relationships, self harming or parasuicidal behavior or been diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Using material based on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, this group is divided into 4 modules which focus on Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness. Clients can be referred during the start of a new module, and must be screened before attending group to determine appropriateness (MCCFL staff will be notified when new referrals are being accepted).
Thursdays,
10:30-12 pm,
The Dalles MCCFL Office
Lucia Gonzales, 541.296.5452
Mindfulness Skills for Teens and Parents (The Dalles) Mindfulness Skills classes for teens (and their parents) are based on DBT (dialectical behavior therapy). Mindfulness is the trait of staying aware of (paying close attention to) your thoughts and emotions before acting upon them. DBT is a unique, specialized form of cognitive-behavioral therapy that was originally developed to treat adults who were chronically suicidal, self-injuring, and exhibiting symptoms of borderline personality disorder. DBT is now being utilized for treatment of adolescents who engage in impulsive, aggressive, self-injuring, or suicidal behavior. Wednesdays,
3:30-5:00pm,
The Dalles MCCFL Office
Sarah Oaks, 541.296.5452
Peer-to-Peer Group (The Dalles) For young adults ages 18-25 who wish to develop more independent living skills. It also provides a time and place to participate in fun and healthy activities within a supportive community of peers of similar life experience. Wednesdays,
9:00am-4:00 pm,
The Dalles MCCFL Cottage
Jim Bratrud, 541.380.1156
Dual Diagnosis Group (The Dalles) The group offers support for continued recovery and reduction of harm for individuals who have a severe and persistent mental illness as well as significant issues with substance abuse and dependence. Wednesdays,
2:30-3:30 pm,
The Dalles MCCFL Room 208
Jim Hill, 541.296.5452
Continuing Care for Teens (The Dalles) This groups is for adolscents who have a drug and alcohol diagnosis and have already completed a treatment program. Varied Schedule

The Dalles CFL Office
Paul Sorenson, 541.386.2620
AOD Orientation Group (The Dalles) The aim of this group is to orient prospective AOD clients with services offered at MCCFL and also complete some paper work that is usually done at assessment time. By completing some of the paper work clients and clinicians have more time to build rapport and conduct the assessment. Mondays,
3:00 pm,
or Thursdays,
10:00 am,
The Dalles MCCFL Room 208
Joni Poole, 541.296.5452
Women's Recovery Group (The Dalles) The purpose of this group is to help clients develop personal commitment to recovery and gain support in the recovery process. This group will help clients identify strengths and needs as an abstinent person, understand the relapse process and develop a relapse prevention plan. Tuesdays,
10:00-11:30 am,
The Dalles MCCFL Room 208
Joni Poole, 541.296.5452
IOP Process Phase 1 (The Dalles) This group will help clients identify sticking points in recovery, develop an understanding of relapse warning signs, and learn how to develop more meaningful relationships as a recovering person. Process group will discuss hidden and unconscious aspects of feelings, behavior, and motivation to help give insight into strengths and needs as a recovering person. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
4:30-7:30 pm,
The Dalles MCCFL Room 208
Joni Poole and Justin Nielsen, 541.296.5452
IOP Process Phase 2 (The Dalles) This group is a continuation of IOP Process Phase 1, helping clients identify sticking points in recovery, develop an understanding of relapse warning signs, and learn how to develop more meaningful relationships as a recovering person. Process group will discuss hidden and unconscious aspects of feelings, behavior, and motivation to help give insight into strengths and needs as a recovering person. Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
4:30-7:30 pm,
The Dalles MCCFL Room 208
Joni Poole, 541.296.5452
Outpatient/Continuing Care/Phase 3 (The Dalles) This group is a continuation of IOP Process Phases 1 and 2, helping clients maintain strengths and needs as a recovering person. Fridays,
9:00-11:00 am,
The Dalles MCCFL Room 208
Justin Nielsen, 541.296.5452
AOD Family Education/DUII Group (The Dalles) AOD education group is a series of classes that helps clients understand the effects of alcohol and other drugs from a bio-psycho-social-spiritual point of view in an educational format. The agenda presented explores the history of alcohol and other drugs, DUII laws, 3 models of addiction, stages of change, relapse and relapse prevention, and stress management. Wednesdays,
2:00-4:00 pm,
The Dalles MCCFL Annex B Group Room
Joni Poole, 541.296.5452
Gambling Addictions Group (The Dalles) This is a gambling addictions process/education group. Wednesdays,
6:00-8:00 pm,
The Dalles MCCFL Annex B Group Room
Delese Kendrick, 541.296.5452
SOC Family and Youth Support Groups (Wasco County) This group is a chance for youth and families dealing with the challenges associated with severe emotional disturbances to share their stories, network with other families, and offer support to one another. Dinner, child care, and travel reimbursement is available. 1st and 3rd Mondays,
6-8 pm,
Life in Christ Center, The Dalles
Abby Kment, 541.296.5452
SOC Family and Youth Support Groups (Gilliam County) This group is a chance for youth and families dealing with the challenges associated with severe emotional disturbances to share their stories, network with other families, and offer support to one another. Dinner, child care, and travel reimbursement is available. 2nd Wednesday,
6-8 pm,
Head Start in Condon
Abby Kment, 541.296.5452
SOC Family and Youth Support Groups (Sherman County) This group is a chance for youth and families dealing with the challenges associated with severe emotional disturbances to share their stories, network with other families, and offer support to one another. Dinner, child care, and travel reimbursement is available. 2nd and 4th Thursdays,
6-8 pm,
SOC Office in Moro
Abby Kment, 541.296.5452


MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS
AOD Orientation (TD)
3-4p

AOD Ed (HR)
4:30-6:30p

SOC (TD)
6-8p
(1st and 3rd Mon)

Women's Recovery (TD)
10-11:30a

Skills (HR)
1-2:30p

IOP (HR)
5-7:30p

IOP 1 and 2 (TD)
4:30-7:30p

Peer-to-Peer (TD)
9:00a-5:00p

Dual Diagnosis (TD)
2:30-3:30p

Illness Mgmt and Recovery (HR)
2:30-4:30p

AOD Ed/DUII (TD)
2-4p

Mindfulness Skills for Teens and Parents (TD)
3:30-5:00p

AOD Process Group--English (HR)
5-7p

IOP (HR)
5-7:30p

IOP 1 and 2 (TD)
5:30-8:30p

Gambling (TD)
6-8p

SOC (Condon)
6-8p (2nd Wed)

AOD Orientation (TD)
10-11a

Skills (TD)
10:30-12p

Mindfulness Skills for Teens and Parents (HR)
3:30-5:00p

AOD Process Group--Spanish (HR)
5-7p

IOP 1 (TD)
5:30-8:30p

SOC (HR)
6-8p
(1st and 3rd Thurs)

SOC (Moro)
6-8p
(2nd and 4th Thurs)

IOP (HR)
5-7:30p OP/Cont.Care/Phase 3 (TD)
9-11a

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