Our Philosophy
The philosophy of SOS is to meet the recovery needs of clients using a client-first, strength-based approach in
an individual setting. The treatment team involved in the SOS program is dedicated to assisting individuals in
coping, adapting, and growing throughout their recovery journey. We understand that change can be
overwhelming and that the formula for change is not one size fits all. Through a client centered, strength-based
approach, we hope to help individuals foster a sense of independence, purpose, and courage to overcome the
obstacles associated with addiction and recovery.
Our Goal
Individuals will learn refusal skills, positive communication skills, and increase positive coping skills to combat
the emotional symptoms that arise during sobriety and the recovery process. They will learn to identify triggers
and increase skills to work through cravings and urges, increase awareness of the impact that relationships have
on sobriety, and work on other skills that are crucial to the recovery process. Psychoeducation related to the use
of various substances such as opioids, stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens will also be an important part
of counseling. Individuals will also be encouraged to have family participate when deemed appropriate.
Evolution Counseling Services recognizes the importance of medication assisted treatment and will provide
information to any client with an interest to support recovery. Evolution will also advocate for the use of peer
support programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous to support recovery outside of the
clinical setting. By the end of services, individuals will experience a decrease in symptoms that lead to relapse
and will increase skills to develop and grow a sense of confidence and independence to prevent future
individual use.
Modalities Used
Modalities utilized include but are not limited to cognitive behavior therapy, rational emotive behavior therapy,
dialectical behavior therapy, motivational enhancement, and mindfulness in a trauma-informed environment.
Insurances Accepted
Services may be covered in full or in part by a health insurance plan. If any individual has any of the plans
listed below, we will check applicable benefits before the first scheduled appointment. You will be responsible
for any co-pay or deductible connected to the insurance plan. We will bill the insurance for the remainder.
Different counselors may be paneled with different insurance providers so this may impact a specific
counselor’s ability to accept your specific insurance. We currently work with the following insurance plans for
children/adolescents and adults:
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Medical Assistance:
We work with Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (CCBH)
which is the Medical Assistance managed care plan for in Blair County. If the child/adolescent or
adult has CCBH as their managed care organization, we will be happy to check the coverage for
you to receive drug and alcohol services.
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UPMC:
This includes the following UPMC commercial plans
- UPMC For Kids - CHIP
- UPMC Health Plan - Commercial
- UPMC Health Plan - Value
- UPMC Health Plan - Value Select
- UPMC Partner
* Uninsured referrals
Public funding is not designed to supplement services not reimbursed by private insurances. Individuals who are
insured must be provided services offered within their policies. Individuals whose policies do not provide for
substance abuse services and/or have exhausted services under their policies are eligible to be evaluated for
public funding. Documentation of the verification of no benefits or exhausted benefits must be maintained in
the chart. These individuals are required to meet the eligibility and clinical criteria established within this
document to be eligible for public dollars. If the level of care is being denied, the provider is required to activate
the ACT 106 reporting to the state. Providers may use the BDAP documents (abatement form and checklist
Attachment 3B and 3C) to advocate for payments of uncovered cost.
