Former Stillwater Therapist Doing Well by Doing Good

Here is a note from Chris Regan, who left Stillwater recently to join the Salvation Army clinical staff:

As for my new position...I love it.
Helping veterans who have had very hard times. The program I am at is
called The Salvation Army Haven. It is a dual diagnosis treatment
program for homeless vets. Along with the substance abuse there is
PTSD (combat and non-combat related), schizophrenia, bi-polar d/o, MDD
and all the variations of anxiety you can think of. Our goal as
clinicians/case managers is to see that they are provided food,
clothing and shelter, treat the SA and other chronic mental health,
heavy emphasis on medication management and building of social skills.
They are given extensive Return to Work counseling and resources. We
also work with the VA to get them some type of long term housing. We
use a 12 step approach with the SA. It is an abstinence only program.
We can treat up to 94 men at a time. At present my case load is 24
men. It is a privilege to have this opportunity to be of maximum
service.
God bless you and thank you.
Chris