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091 - Page Three - The major change would be a special focus on drug and alcohol abuse, with the contact person being Ms. Amy Robinson, Sub- stance Abuse Adolescent Specialist, Orange-Person-Chatham Mental Health Center. With this assistance, the Substance Abuse Program can re- ceive referrals from the schools, courts and social services and provide screenings, group counseling, consultation and case management. She would conduct one group per week at each school for one hour in length and three hours per week per school in individual screenings, parent and school consultation and case management. With the increased awareness of adolescent drug and alcohol abuse, the increased availability of cocaine and a national focus on what is now considered the Number 1 problem in our schools, we can expand services to adolescents currently using and help create a drug-free environment in which our children can learn. CBA money for this program would be used toward the Substance Abuse Adolescent Specialists' salary and wages. -4 Orange County 4-H The Task Force, as it did last fiscal year, recommends that money be allocated to the Orange County 4-H for the purposes of sending underprivileged, at-risk youth for a week's camp- ing experience. Children attending this camp not only have an opportunity for fun but also are exposed to living skills, performing and cultural arts and activities designed to en- hance their self-esteem. Children attending this summer camp are referred by agencies serving at-risk youth such as the Juvenile Court Counseling Services, Volunteers for Youth, and the Department of Social Services. The $1 , 100.00 recommended by the Task Force would serve eleven youths ($100.00/child) next summer. -5 Adolescent Day Treatment Program (ADTP.) The Adolescent Day Treatment Program (ADTP) is a community-based alternative for emotionally handicapped adolescents, ages 12-17. The program offers the following services: vocational (pre- vocational services, work experiences) ; psychological (testing and assessment, individual, group and recreational therapy, diagnosis and referral services) ; psychiatric (screening, con- sultation and medication therapy) ; educational (academic services, testing, assessment and school consultation) ; and independent living.