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If you are at a turning point in your life and you need a stepping stone, Starr Counseling and Addiction Services is here to be your caring hands to guide you through the process. Jean Starr LAC, NCACI A 2014 Honors Graduate from the University of Montana with an Associates of Arts Degree, Jean is licensed in substances abuse counseling. She is a Licensed Addiction Counselor and National Certified Addiction Counselor I. With this degree and certifications she is able to provide treatment for substance use disorders. She is adept at working with lawyers, insurers, courts, and area employers. Whether you’re an individual seeking a recovery treatment program, or you want to learn more about how she can help a member of your staff or family, contact her. She has been married since 1997 and her family makes their home in Missoula, Montana. ACT DUI Class - Is a state approved program that will help you take care of your court mandated requirements due to the DUI. Let our caring hands guide you through the process of Assessment, Course, and/or Treatment. Your direction is personalized and you will be treated with care and compassion. ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION What is a chemical dependency assessment? Also known as an “evaluation," a chemical dependency assessment is a diagnostic evaluation, performed by a state certified agency, to determine whether a person suffers from an alcohol or drug dependency. The results of the evaluation are then prepared in a written form. They can be done for any of the following reasons or used by any number of establishments. ADDICTION COUNSELING & RECOVERY SERVICES Counseling can help people overcome obstacles to their well-being. It can increase positive feelings, such as compassion and self-esteem. People in therapy can learn skills for handling difficult situations, making healthy decisions, and reaching goals. Many find they enjoy the therapeutic journey of becoming more self-aware. Some people even go to ongoing therapy for self-growth. COURT-ORDERED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY EVALUATION (CDE) A court ordered Chemical Dependency Evaluation (CDE) maybe ordered under ​these circumstances. ​ Partner Family Members Assault (PFMA) DUI Divorce proceedings Parenting Plan conflicts Criminal Legal Proceedings LAWYERS What can we do for your client? Current Office of Public Defender Contractor ACT Assessments Treatment Jail Evaluations Testifying When Necessary Evaluations HOW DOES IT WORK? After your assessment you will be notified of the results and what you need to do next. You will either do the Prime for Life® Class or enter the appropriate treatment, according to American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria.