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Olivia Demeri, LMHC

Karina Block, LMHC

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Breaking �the �Cycle

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Our mission

�The mission of Endeavor Health Services is to collaborate with clients, families, and communities to encourage wellness and recovery through an array of mental health, substance use, education, and support services.

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Our Services

  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic

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We provide:

    • Evaluations
    • Individual Therapy
    • Group Therapy
    • Medication Management
    • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

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Our Programs�

  • Mental Health Treatment
  • Domestic Violence Treatment
  • Anger Management Treatment
  • Sexual Abuse Prevention Treatment
  • Substance Use Treatment
  • Gun Violence Prevention Treatment
  • Specialized Support Groups

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Referral Sources

  • NYS Parole
  • County Probation
  • Child Protective Services
  • Court
  • Public Defender’s Office
  • Self-referral

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Collateral information from referral sources is extremely helpful in our treatment process.

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How To Refer

  • Call Central Intake

(716) 895-6701

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  • Program Specific Walk-in hours

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Domestic Violence Treatment

  • Evaluation Process
  • Group Therapy
    • 26 week program
    • 1 hour per week
    • Duluth Model
  • Individual Therapy
  • Collaboration with referral source
  • Additional Services

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Duluth Model

  • Curriculum includes:
    • Nonviolence
    • Nonthreatening Behavior
    • Trust and Support
    • Honesty and Accountability
    • Responsible Parenting
    • Sharing Responsibilities
    • Economic Partnership
    • Sexual Respect
    • Negotiation and Fairness

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Anger Management Treatment

  • Evaluation Process
  • Group Therapy
    • 12 week program
    • 1 hour per week
  • Individual Therapy
  • Collaboration with referral source
  • Additional Services

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Current DV & AM Service Options

  • 6 Domestic Violence Groups
    • 2 are telehealth, via Teams

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  • 1 Anger Management Group
    • Telehealth, via Teams

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  • Services for Women

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  • Availability
    • Intake Process
    • Group Assignment Process

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Treatment Expectations

  • Attendance Policy
  • Active Participation
  • Positive Attitude
  • Behaving Respectfully
  • Demonstrating Understanding
  • Sharing Personal Experiences

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Breaking �the �Cycle

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  • Person-Centered approach
  • Providing education
  • Processing experiences
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Building insight
  • Encouraging advocacy
  • Taking ownership
  • Identifying the root issue
  • Modeling effective communication

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Client Stories

  • Client A
    • Worked on self-esteem to reduce jealousy and control issues stemming from childhood trauma

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  • Client B
    • Utilized group to process current relationship issues, then repeated program by choice

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  • Client C
    • Realized he had also been a victim of abusive relationships, wished this content was taught in schools

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Successes and Challenges

Successes:

  • Our approach has demonstrated improved client outcomes
  • Engagement in additional/elective services

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Challenges:

  • Program growth leading to limited availability
  • Completion is not dependent on progress

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What We Want You to Know

  • Our focus is on how to have healthy relationships, rather than avoiding violence.

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  • We view power and control as a complex attribute effecting multiple areas of life.

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  • We provide comprehensive care to recognize and treat client’s overall needs.

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Contact Information��Olivia Demeri, LMHC�Program Supervisor�odemeri@ehsny.org�(585)445-5310 ext 4705��150 Mount Hope Avenue�Rochester, NY 14620��Central Intake: (716) 895-6701

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Questions?

Thank you for having us!