The Morton Center

The Morton Center's evaluation and treatment programs are based on the 
concept that chemical dependency is a primary illness which affects all 
family members.  Therefore, the scope of our services is far wider than 
just working with the dependent person.  Our private, out-patient Center 
specializes in helping families cope with the complex problems of chemical 
dependency.

Adolescent Services:
Evaluation/assessment
Intervention
Individual and family sessions

ADOLESCENT CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY RECOVERY GROUP: 
provides adolescents (12 – 18) who have completed the Family Evaluation Program,
Intensive Outpatient Program or a residential treatment program with the opportunity to
realistically evaluate their experiences with alcohol and other drugs. For additional
information, contact Carrie Fraser, ext. 109.

ADOLESCENT EDUCATION PROGRAM:,
provides adolescents (12 – 18) affected by a chemically dependent parent, stepparent,
grandparent or sibling with the opportunity to understand the nature of chemical dependency
and codependency with an emphasis on developing coping skills; an assessment session
with a Morton Center counselor may be needed. 
 

ADOLESCENT CODEPENDENCY GROUP:
provides adolescents affected by a chemically dependent family member with a supportive
group to discuss and actively work on self-esteem and trust building through role playing
and peer support. For additional information, contact Carrie Fraser, ext. 109.

ADOLESCENT INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM:
provides an alternative to inpatient treatment for adolescents who are chemically dependent. Intensive treatment is followed by aftercare with decreasing intensity which helps the adolescent to make the transition from treatment into recovery. For additional information, contact Bud Newman, ext. 108.

FAMILY EVALUATION PROGRAM:
provides adolescents who are harmfully involved with alcohol/other drugs and their
parents/other concerned persons the opportunity to understand and address the problems
this has created for the adolescent and the family, and to support the adolescent in finding a
solution to his or her problems. For additional information, contact Cary Kaplin, ext. 105.