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Born Free
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Born Free is a program dedicated to
providing treatment support and assistance to women struggling to overcome a substance abuse
problem. The program's goal is to help strengthen the total family in the process. Born
Free is open to all women, including pregnant women and their newborns, women with
children of any age, as well as women without children. |
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Goals of Born Free......
To support women in their efforts to become and remain
drug and alcohol free
To build stronger families
To get children off to a healthier start
To improve parenting skills
To have healthy babies born to healthy mothers
To forge mother/child bonds to last a lifetime |
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The Atmosphere......
Warm, supportive, nurturing environment
Master's level therapists
On-site childcare
Group and individual therapy
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Topics Covered......
Entering the process of recovery from addiction
How to remain drug & alcohol free
Integrating the principles of a 12-step recovery program into daily life
Introduction to Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Alanon
Scheduling medical care including prenatal and well-baby checkups
Parenting skills training
Assistance with meeting basic needs
Networking with other local agencies that serve women and children
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Cost......
Born Free accepts Medicaid and some private insurances.
Funding is also available for those who lack insurance. |
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Contact......
Born Free at (517) 782-9905 to schedule an
appointment.
At the appointment, the case manager talks with women about their family background,
alcohol and drug histories and any other special needs they may have in order to make an
appropriate referral. Transportation support is available, and child care is
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For
more information call (517) 782-9905 or (517)
787-7920. |
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Born Free
I walked in the door
and for once didn't feel alone
It was like having a second home
The other faces there were women who need to share...
feelings, trust and commitment too, and how we can once again
love Us, like You
To speak about problems and whatever is in the air...our truths, our dares, or our
personal scares
Life drug free is what I need
Not to fight or bleed
To feel strong each day in every way
I looked around the room and before the day came to a
close,
I chose to be Born Free and to learn all
over again to believe in me
-Cecillia B.
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