Substance Abuse Education

Driver Alcohol Education

The Driver Alcohol Education Program (DAE) is a 16-week program designed for individuals who have been arrested for driving under the influence. The program provides an educational opportunity for clients to examine their alcohol and/or drug use and abuse, the consequences of drinking and driving, and methods of avoiding future offenses. The program includes an initial assessment to assure appropriate placement; attendance at group sessions, self-help meetings, and a victim impact forum; and an exit evaluation. Participants must also attend self-help groups in addition to attending MADD meetings to understand the potential impact of driving under the influence. The DAE program operates within the Family Counseling and Guidance Center.

The Driver Alcohol Education program is a program of Catholic Charities South. For more information, call 508-587-0815.

Search Out Another Road (SOAR)

Search Out Another Road (SOAR) provides reintegration services to assist ex-offenders transitioning into their communities from the moment of exit from the penal institution. Transitions are provided to employment, education, substance abuse counseling, mental health counseling, and to stable housing for homeless clients. SOAR is a community-based program for any county, state, or federal inmate, male or female, returning to Brockton. It also accepts referrals from the Brockton District and Superior Courts Probation Departments. The program has expanded to provide intensive case management with young people at risk for incarceration with referrals coming from the juvenile courts, schools, and providers in the community. SOAR has assisted more than 500 ex-offenders reintegrate back into society.

SOAR is a program of Catholic Charities South. For more information, call 508-587-0185.