Okc Metro Alliance

Public inebriate alternative - we work with the Oklahoma city police department to bring this progressive program to the community. The public inebriate alternative program (pia) is a jail alternative for adults who have been arrested for public intoxication but who are not committing any other crime. There were 3,700 admissions this fiscal year. At the discretion of the arresting officer, persons can be brought to pia for a ten hour detention period, where they are fed and can "sleep it off" in a safe, clean place.

Womens firstep- womens firstep residential recovery program provided services to 222 individuals. Up to 56 women can be served. Firstep is a therapeutic community model were peer support is emphasized as an important aspect of recovery. Community volunteers lead 12 step meetings. The program lasts 6 months to 2 years. Fees are on a sliding fee scale. No one is turned away because of inability to pay. Referrals are accepted from throughout the state. There is 24 hour on-site supervision and random drug and alcohol testing. The program provides case management, ged classes, art groups, book groups, parenting groups, and life skills training. Most residents work 30 to 40 hours per week in the community. An additional 20 to 30 hours per week of programming is offered on campus and through community partnerships.

Mens firstep- mens firstep residential recovery program provided services to 278 individuals. Up to 85 men can be served. Firstep is a therapeutic community model were peer support is emphasized as an important aspect of recovery. Community volunteers lead 12 step meetings. The program lasts 6 months to 2 years. Fees are on a sliding fee scale. No one is turned away because of inability to pay. Referrals are accepted from throughout the state. There is 24 hour on-site supervision and random drug and alcohol testing. The program provides case management, ged classes, parenting groups, and life skills training. Most residents work 30 to 40 hours per week in the community. Mens firstep received a large grant for a 20 unit apartment complex. An additional 20 to 30 hours per week of programming is offered on campus and through community partnerships.