Certified by the State of Oklahoma as a Private Non-Profit Corporation.
All contacts treated with STRICT CONFIDENTIALITY and neutrality.

Starting Point II is:

• A voluntary health agency with a professional staff
• Concerned with the reduction and prevention of chemical (alcohol and other drugs) dependency, probably our nation's number one health problem
• Governed by a Board of Directors representing city government, commerce and industry, the health care community, social agencies, educational institutions and other concerned citizens
• Certified by the State of Oklahoma as a Private Non-Profit Corporation
• Annually certified by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services as a "Certified Alcohol/Drug Abuse Treatment Program"

1. To deliver chemical dependency related programs to the community
2. To educate people in the community by increasing their level of awareness and understanding of chemical dependency with respect to use and abuse of alcohol and other drugs as it impacts on the individual, the family, and the community
3. To direct persons into therapeutic services by supporting and motivating them to seek help and providing those services, directly or indirectly, when appropriate
4. To provide individuals with the opportunity to assess and modify their personal attitudes, values, beliefs and behavior concerning chemical use and abuse
5. To become part of and work with existing community service agencies in order to promote an effective health care network

• 24-Hour Hot Line for information and assistance:
  Call Anytime (405) 377-1517
• Consultation with individuals and families experiencing alcohol/drug problems for the purpose of evaluation and exploration of options
• Outpatient Counseling Therapy, Outpatient Substance Abuse Counseling, individual, group and familiy.
• Non Medical Detoxification. Through its 12-bed nonmedical detox unit there is provided a therapeutic environment for the addicted. Persons voluntarily enter this unit, usually brought by family, friends or police. (It does provide an alternative to jail and court for the public inebriate.)
• As detoxification occurs, staff assists the client to address the alcohol/drug problem, should one exist. If there is a need and the client wishes, staff offers options and makes arrangements for entry into therapy, either residential or outpatient, utilizing public and private resources throughout Oklahoma.
• Referrals to residential and outpatient treatment centers statewide
• Speakers Bureau for church, civic, educational and study groups
• Resource Materials for educators, students and other interested people

Our Location
These programs are available for ages 18 or over.
As you can see, we can provide a wide range of alcohol and/or drug abuse services in an effort to reduce and prevent substance abuse and its impact on the community.

FEES: Fees are based on a sliding scale according to ability to pay for outpatient and detoxification services. No one is denied services because of inability to pay.

HOURS: Twenty-four hour services for detox and information.

Application Procedure: Process begins with a request for assistance by calling 377-1517.

Source of Support: Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, client fees and donations and:

Starting Point II Is A Stillwater Area United Way Agency!
Starting Point II is operated in accordance with policy which prohibits
discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, degree of disability,
religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy.