As a staff or faculty member at California State University in Fresno, you have the distinct privilege of shaping students’ educational experiences across the region. Faculty members, staff members, and administrators alike make very important contributions to the mission of higher education, research, and student development at the university.
However, the high demands of university life, coupled with personal and professional stressors, may exacerbate stress and mental health concerns. This may result in substance abuse disorders that can impact your well-being and job performance.
The good news is that help and hope are available. Knowing and accessing rehab resources for professionals will be critical in your recovery journey.
How Do Substance Abuse and Mental Health Challenges Affect Your Job?
Substance abuse and mental health disorders have the potential to seriously affect your behavior. Drugs and alcohol consumption can impair important brain functions, such as attention, decision-making, and effective communication skills. This puts you at a higher risk of accidents and injury, incites incidents with colleagues, and leads to diminished productivity.
Fortunately, CSU Fresno has developed multiple programs and partnerships to get you through tough times. The company wants to ensure you receive whatever assistance you may require — starting with robust substance abuse and mental health resources.
CSU Resources for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues
California State University, Fresno, recognizes that addiction often coincides with deeper psychological issues such as stress, trauma, and mental health disorders. That’s one of the reasons why CSU Fresno is recognized for its commitment to assisting staff and faculty in need.
Some of its programs and resources related to substance abuse recovery include:
- Employee Assistance Program: The EAP provides confidential counseling and support services to both you and your family members. Included is access to mental health professionals to help you and/or your family members learn to address addiction issues, stress management, and other personal challenges.
- Health and Wellness Programs: CSU Fresno promotes wellness and fitness with a range of programs designed to enable physical and mental well-being. Workshops, seminars, and wellness challenges lead to healthy lifestyle choices and stress relief.
- Flexible Work Arrangements: When necessary, the university may be able to accommodate flexible work conditions. This enables you to participate in some type of therapy or treatment while managing your professional responsibilities.
How My Time Recovery Can Help California State University Employees with Substance Abuse
My Time Recovery offers various treatment options for the addiction problems encountered by the employees of California State University, Fresno.
This is how our treatment center can assist you along your journey to recovery:
Personal Treatment Programs
At My Time Recovery, we evaluate each individual separately and take that information to develop a personalized treatment plan. In this way, you are guaranteed the delivery of the most appropriate care, tailored specifically to deal with substance use alongside any other co-occurring mental health problems.
Personalized Treatment Plans
My Time Recovery recognizes the work commitments of CSU Fresno employees, as well as the various colleges within the university. That’s why we support personalized treatment plans, which include the following:
- Outpatient services allow you to attend therapy sessions while still carrying on with job responsibilities
- Partial hospitalization programs allow for daytime treatment, enabling the individual to go back home in the evening and allowing high-level care as the person transitions back into daily life.
Residential Treatment
When you need intensive care to recover, My Time Recovery provides residential treatment in a supportive environment so that you can focus on recovery and exclude all other distractions.
Dual-Diagnosis Treatment
Our treatment takes the route of a dual-diagnosis method: a path in which both your substance use and mental health issues are addressed concurrently to better foster overall healing.
By treating both elements, you can break the vicious cycle of co-occurring disorders and further your chances of sustained recovery.
Therapeutic Services
My Time Recovery offers the following evidence-based therapeutic services, which vary depending on specific needs and support you in recovery:
- Individual Therapy: These sessions can help you identify recovery challenges and find methods of coping or overcoming roadblocks.
- Group Therapy: By sharing personal experiences within a group dynamic, you can share a sense of belonging and support other people.
- Family Therapy: This is a form of therapy that involves family counseling and expands your web of support.
Aftercare Planning
Recovery does not end after completing the set treatment plan. My Time Recovery focuses more on aftercare planning to aid in successful reintegration into your daily living. This may include continued participation in support groups, follow-up therapy sessions, and access to resources to help you maintain sobriety.
Holistic Supports and Resources
Complementary therapies, including mindfulness practices, art therapy, and wellness workshops, round out the recovery experience.
How Can My Time Recovery Help You with Mental Health?
My Time Recovery offers CSU Fresno employees intensive treatment programs to overcome addiction. We offer multiple support services to the various schools within CSU Fresno, which ensures mental health support for individuals with many backgrounds.
Besides that, our rehab center targets the root causes of drug and alcohol addiction, which generally includes stress and other mental health disorders.
My Time Recovery seeks to resolve these roots in a non-judgmental environment.
Comprehensive Mental Health Diagnostics
My Time Recovery performs a careful assessment of your mental health. Our professional team can therefore factor in the root causes of the problems and come up with a treatment plan tailored to meet your unique situation.
For this reason, we are able to address specific experiences where you may need particular attention.
Choices of Individualized Therapy
My Time Recovery brings different therapeutic approaches to treat your mental health.
These therapies include:
- Individual Therapy: You get sessions with a licensed therapist who can help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. By attending the sessions, you will begin working on personal challenges, learn coping skills, and regulate your emotional feelings.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Evidence-based therapy may enable you to become more aware of negative thought patterns at work. You will learn to reframe these thoughts, which can help you develop a more positive mindset and improve your emotional well-being in general.
- Trauma-Informed Care: Trauma-informed care considers the perspective of trauma and makes safety, trustworthiness, and choice prominent in every aspect of the recovery process.
Group Therapy and Support Sessions
Group therapies put you in contact with others who are also trying to fight the same condition. These sessions give a sense of community, lessen feelings of isolation, and provide opportunities to support others along your journey.
Holistic Mental Health
My Time Recovery realizes that one’s mental health encompasses more than just therapy. From mindfulness and art therapy to sound therapy, our center offers a wide range of holistic approaches that can help one foster emotional wellness.
Why Choose My Time Recovery?
If you work at CSU Fresno, My Time Recovery can help to ease the trials you are facing. You deserve support that will safely guide you along your journey toward health and wellness.
You just need to take that first important step.
Here’s what sets us apart:
Customized Treatment Plans
We begin our service with a thorough assessment that identifies specific challenges, addictive behavior, and deeply underlying issues.
Family Participation in Long-lasting Success
Family support programs turn family members into active participants in your recovery process, building a strong support structure and making the journey toward sobriety more rewarding.
Holistic Amenities and Specialized Therapies
We ensure patients are relaxed and feel comfortable. Amenities include private rooms and a wellness facility. Specialized therapies, such as art therapy and mindfulness exercises, also complement and enhance treatment.
How CSU Employees Get Started with My Time Recovery
Whether substance abuse, mental health challenges, or co-occurring disorders are affecting you or a loved one at California State University, Fresno, taking the initial first step in seeking help may change your life.
Contact one of our admissions professionals to receive more information about My Time Recovery.
What CSU Employees Ask About My Time Recovery Treatment
Q: What are the signs that I or a fellow worker need to go for treatment?
The signs may include increased absenteeism, mood swings, reduced productivity, and problems with concentration. If you or a fellow worker appears to be struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, call us now for a confidential consultation.
Q: Can I stay at work while getting treated?
Yes, we offer both inpatient and outpatient programs to suit your schedule of work. Call us to discuss both of your options.
Q: Do you offer family support?
We have support groups for family members so they can learn more about the recovery process, the best way to support you, and how to take care of themselves while monitoring your recovery journey.
Q: What happens when you leave treatment at My Time Recovery?
We will direct you to an aftercare program that may help you re-adjust to everyday life. Your aftercare treatment or program may include follow-up sessions or support to keep you on the right track.
Q: What about campus resources for Fresno State students?
California State University, Fresno, offers a wide range of campus resources to support the mental, physical, and emotional health of its students.
As a public institution and part of the California State University (CSU) system, Fresno State is committed to providing a comprehensive and inclusive network of recovery resources. This includes students in a variety of programs, including the University Farm.
There are several programs available for students suffering from substance abuse, as per CSU’s resource page. For more information, contact your nearest university counseling service.
