DRUG COURT PROGRAM

Drug Court Program is a court-supervised, comprehensive treatment program for non-violent defendants with alcohol and other drug problems. This is a voluntary program which includes regular court appearances before a designated Drug Court Judge and treatment which includes drug testing, individual & group counseling, and regular attendance to 12-step meetings (Narcotics Anonymous, Alcoholics Anonymous, etc...). The Drug Court Program is a combined effort of the Court, District Attorney's Office, Public Defender's Office, Court Administration, Police and Sheriff's Departments, Probation, Health Care and Substance Abuse Providers.

FIRST OFFENDER PROGRAM (F.O.P)

The First Offender Program targets first time juvenile offenders. The program lasts 4 weeks and covers several topics including: drugs/alcohol, anger management and conflict resolution. Parents attend with youth 2 out of 4 sessions. Referral sources: Juvenile Services, Local Law Enforcement Agencies, Municipal and District Judges, District Attorney's Office.

OUTREACH PROGRAM

Counselors provide services to families and/or individual youth. Targets younger children and youth at risk of entering the juvenile justice system. Services currently being provided: counseling, tutoring in area public schools, anger management groups for public schools, parenting skills, group counseling and socialization activities. Referral Sources: Family, Schools, JSU, DHS.

PROJECT SAFE NEIGHBORHOOD

MCCOYS SNUG Program was established from the Project Safe Neighborhood Grant to network with other community agencies in implementing a gun violence reduction strategy which includes partnering among local, state and federal authorities; strategic planning to counter gun violence; training officers, agents and prosecutors in firearms enforcement; providing outreach programs to the community to increase awareness and deterrence and accountability for results.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES PROGRAM

The Substance Abuse Services Program provides a variety of counseling and education services as well as evaluations and assessments focusing on alcohol or drug issues. The Substance Abuse Services Program also coordinates the DUI School Program and provides DUI Assessment/Evaluation Program for DUI Offenders. Referral sources: Families, Schools, Courts, JSU, DHS, DPS and other agencies.

PARENT AIDE

Parent Aide services are in-home, and are non-therapeutic services to encourage parenting skill and development for families affected by or at risk of child abuse and neglect. Services include modeling of parenting skills and housekeeping, the process of obtaining medical, health and educational services and teaching parents the developmental stages and needs of children. Parent Aides are alert to child safety issues and assist parents in insuring safety in the home.

PROJECT SAFE PLACE

Project Safe Place is a part of a national program network and is managed locally by MCCOYS. A network of community business and agencies will provide safe havens for youth in crisis.

The Safe Place program offers young people easy to find help in their own neighborhoods where they are more likely to go. The distinctive yellow and black Safe Place logo signs easily identify Safe Place locations, which will be prominently displayed on fire stations, the police department, restaurants and other businesses.

These Safe Place sites will extend the doors of MCCOYS services throughout the community. Youth are able to access immediate help wherever they are.

JUVENILE DRUG COURT PROGRAM

Muskogee County Juvenile Drug Court Program is a brand new program within our community. Juvenile Drug Court links the court system with Substance Abuse Treatment, The Judge, Defense attorney, Prosecutor, Probation Officer, Drug Court Coordinator, local law enforcement officers, treatment counselor, and other members of the Drug Court team all work together to closely supervise and assist each client in becoming drug free and remaining that way. The program includes regular court appearances, satisfactory performance at school, group and individual counseling sessions as well as a weekly family education group and frequent and random drug testing. MCCOYS has also initiated a community based NA meeting for adolescents this meeting is open to the public and is held at MCCOYS on Fridays from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M.