Cease Addiction Now, Inc.

HISTORY

Cease Addiction Now, Inc. (CAN) is a Texas 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Baytown, Texas. Since 2007, CAN’s focus has been to make a difference in the lives of adolescents and adults in Baytown and surrounding communities, who suffer from substance abuse and the dysfunction caused by substance abuse.

The founder of CAN, John Havenar, is the product of a dysfunctional family unit in which substance abuse and domestic violence impacted his childhood and adolescence. In 2007, with inspiration from his peers, including an ex-offender who struggled with co-occurring substance abuse and a mental health disorder, Mr. Havenar founded CAN.

CAN’s humble beginning included a zero interest loan from his mother-in-law, donated office space, and a part-time contracted Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. With a staff of passionate professionals CAN has evolved into a respected agency receiving referrals from judges, attorneys, adult and adolescent probation, doctors, families and friends.

MISSION & VISION

CAN’s mission is to provide a comprehensive, integrated, and holistic approach in the care of those with behavioral health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders in East Harris County.

CAN seeks to assist in the development of all areas of ones well-being: behavioral, spiritual, and physical, with the ultimate outcome being that these individuals are restored to their highest level of functioning.

Our Vision is to inspire confidence, promote balance, and assist those we serve in realizing their full potential.

PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

CAN currently offers a wide variety of helpful programs and services for substance abuse and/or behavioral health disorders.

Substance Abuse Services include the following:

• Evaluation by professional licensed counselors
• Individual Therapy by professional licensed counselors
• Intensive Outpatient Program- extensive substance abuse group and individual services of 10–12 hours a week.
• Outpatient Treatment- extensive substance abuse group and individual services based on individual need.
• Aftercare- extended care to ensure appropriateness of treatment and successful outcome.
• Adolescent & Adult Drug & Alcohol Awareness Programs- education programs that promote responsible decision making regarding alcohol and drugs.
• Texas Drug Offender Education Program- 15 hour educational program includes topics such as drug/DWI laws, cost of use and abuse, health issues, values and behaviors, and getting control of your life.
• Onsite Urinalysis

Behavioral Health Services include the following:

• Evaluation by professional licensed counselors
• Individual Therapy by professional licensed counselors
• Outpatient Treatment-discusses wide variety of topics to include anxiety, depression, grief, and coping mechanisms.
• Aftercare- extended care to ensure appropriateness of treatment and successful outcome.
• Men’s & Women’s Battering Intervention and Prevention Program- teaches batterers how to recognize abuse and change their behaviors towards the family unit.
• Teen Battering Intervention and Prevention Program- psychotherapy program which includes teaches teens about bullying and dating violence.
• Adolescent & Adult Anger Management Programs- assists individuals to recognize triggers and address coping mechanisms and civil resolve.
• Anti-Theft Course- explores thinking and behaviors, while also discussing victim awareness and personal responsibility.
• Onsite Urinalysis

These programs and services are provided by qualified professionals who engage in best practices by developing an individualized treatment plan as needed.