COCAINE AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS PROGRAM INC Information

CAAP, Inc. began by providing counseling services for drug and alcohol dependent individuals on an outpatient basis. Now operating in five locations within the inner city of Memphis, CAAP, Inc. assists over 1,000 individuals annually in overcoming chemical dependency, homelessness, domestic violence, victimization, and other self-defeating behavioral health and co-occuring mental health disorder issues. CAAP, Inc. treats primarily - though not exclusively - adults with substance abuse related histories, illnesses, handicaps, psycho-social and other behavioral health problems. The CAAP, Inc. substance abuse treatment and supportive service program is similar for all clients who fall within the substance abuse treatment program. In the beginning, the focus of CAAP, Inc. was on the minority community substance abusers in the inner city of Memphis/Shelby County. Now, CAAP, Inc. has broadened its client demographics. The multicultural emphasis which CAAP, Inc. now reveals reflects both the community in general and the depth of the effects of substance abuse. The program provides effective and caring behavioral health and co-occuring mental health services for those who cannot afford premium costs. CAAP, Inc. has an annual budget of approximately $1.5 million, with forty-five full-time and nine part-time staff. Headquarters and outpatient services are located at 3835 Lamar Avenue. CAAP, Inc. provides services from 5 different facilities, serving residents of Memphis, Shelby County, and West Tennessee. Current services and facilities are as follows: Veterans Residential Services, 3375 Winbrook - treats chemically dependent homeless male and female veterans Community Corrections, 3835 Lamar - treats non-violent female felony offenders Extended Residential Alcohol and Drug facility, 1347 Ferguson - provides extended residential treatment Supportive Housing and Residential Services, 1735 Pinebrook - provides treatment to chemically dependent homeless non-veteran males Outpatient Services, 1656 Lamar Avenue - provides ...