Causes: Addictive Disorders, AIDS, Health, Mental Health, Substance Abuse Dependency, Prevention & Treatment, Substance Abuse Treatment

Mission: BrandywineCounseling & Community Services is a community organization that provides holistic care to persons andtheir families living with addiction, mental health, and HIV-relatedchallenges.

Results: The Delaware Needle Exchange has exchanged nearly 40,000 syringes, enrolled over 700 participants, and identified 14 HIV positives in three years of operation. 449 methadone patients (40%) have at least 90 days of abstinence. The Alpha outpatient program discharged 44% of patients successfully or with some goals completed in 2009.Intensive Outpatient Services were introduced in 2009 at Lancaster, Alpha, and Lighthouse to offer a higher level of care to individuals not succeeding in the traditional program. The Newark Center saw a 25% increase in the number of patients remaining in treatment for one year or more in 2009.

Target demographics: Adults ages 18 and over and their families in the State of Delaware.

Direct beneficiaries per year: 2100

Geographic areas served: Delaware

Programs: We treat addiction and mental illness directly, but also their side effects, such as criminal activity, family violence, childneglect and abuse, infant mortality, poverty, and HIV/AIDS. Our programsprovide intervention and treatment through the use of medication, counseling, education, and referral to self-help groups. Appropriate aftercare referralsprovide continuing support for recovery.