program director, Men and Women For Human Excellence -Ruby Kirby “The focus needs to be on their view of their stated problems, not mine.”
Twenty-six years in the f ield
and getting them into treatment as fast as possible.” “First, we deal with their immediate problems,” that could include any mental and physical health issues, plus making sure the client’s basic needs – food, clothing, and shelter, – are met. (MWFHE works closely with licensed mental health services to clients who need them.) “ en the client can focus more on his or her recovery.” One of the initial steps in the treatment process is putting together a treatment plan based on the client's stated objectives and needs. “It's professionals who can provide mental health
Kirby has been in the addiction treatment eld since 1991, after completing treatment at Comprehensive Addiction Treatment Programs of Georgia, she took a job there as receptionist. She was quickly promoted to job search coordinator, then vocational coordinator, then transitional housing coordinator, and then assistant to the director. Driven by the desire to learn more about her addiction, Kirby also became a regular participant in educational workshops for treatment professionals. One of the foundational principles at MWFHE is providing person-centered care, based on each individual's immediate needs. While the counselor is there to provide guidance, it's also important for the counselor to not impose his or her objectives on the client, Kirby notes. “ ings have changed. When I started in the eld, the approach was more 'hard core' there was no 'person centered' approach. Now we are more into meeting clients where they are, and not where we want them to be. We focus on getting people in recovery needs met
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