Community Education
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Alcohol and Drug Education
Staff from Tarzana Treatment Centers provides comprehensive education on alcohol
and drugs to adolescents, adults and families in alcohol and drug treatment, and in the community surrounding Los Angeles County, Orange County, the San Fernando Valley, and Antelope Valley.
During the early part of alcohol and drug treatment, an emphasis is placed on understanding the addictive
process and on learning how to utilize a variety of treatment strategies to improve
functioning and facilitate sobriety. Staff members frequently conduct presentations
at public schools, civic group meetings, healthcare facilities, universities and
professional conferences.
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Tobacco Related Education
The Tobacco Control Project offers a variety of services, one of which is aimed
at reducing or stopping the use of tobacco and nicotine. Services include smoking
cessation classes, support groups and small group sessions to increase awareness
of tobacco issues. In addition, individual counseling is available to assess a person's
level of nicotine addiction and to design a customized program to help him or her
quit smoking. These services are offered at no cost to clients in alcohol and drug treatment and
to members of the community at large.
Perinatal Outreach and Education Program
The Perinatal Outreach and Education Program (POEP) provides prenatal health education
outreach and postpartum services and advocacy to women of childbearing age to improve
birth outcomes.
HIV/AIDS Education
Tarzana Treatment Centers' HIV/AIDS Education and Prevention Project provides educational
workshops and training for all clients in alcohol and drug treatment and staff. A Mobile HIV Antibody Testing
Team and a Harm Reduction Program augment HIV Education and Prevention Services.
Family Education
Weekly family education groups are held to both educate and involve family members
in alcohol and drug treatment. This affords family members an opportunity to learn about addiction
and how it impacts the entire family. They learn the need to take care of themselves
while examining their role in the recovery process.
Parenting Classes
This class is offered to parents who wish to improve their parenting skills, and
also satisfies the legal requirement for those mandated to complete a parenting
course. The class consists of ten weekly, ninety-minute sessions. Participants learn
both about child development and specific techniques that are helpful in becoming
an effective parent. Each session is designed to allow time for discussion of the
material presented that week and discussion of specific issues participants may
be facing with their children.
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