Welcome to H.A.L.O. Educational Systems

STATE APPROVED IDSP: HALO is approved by the Bureau of  Drug and Alcohol Services. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2013: As a result of a  change in statute to increase public safety, individuals convicted of an  impaired driving offense when indicated can fulfill their requirement  locally. 

ADDICTION COUNSELING: Tailored services from smoking sensation to struggling with a gambling problem. 

INDIVIDUAL OUTPATIENT SERVICES (OP): 60 minutes of time  to give yourself. We are good listeners. We integrate mindfulness  practices. Our highly qualified clinicians utilize a range of evidenced  based methods; such a (CBT) Cognitive Behavioral Treatment to (DBT)  Dialectic Behavioral Therapy to mindfulness. 

LADC EVALAUATION: A substance abuse evaluation by a  licensed alcohol and drug counselor (LADC or MLADC). Typically  court/probation or Doctor ordered. The appointment can take several  hours, for a $350 fee or covered by weekly sessions by insurance. HALO  also offers a sliding fee scale. The evaluation includes; signing  authorization/releases of information, includes collecting collateral  information may include drug testing, assessment questionnaires, and a  bio/psycho/social interview.   

SUPERVISION SERVICES: Striving to help others? We offer  the required supervision for addiction and mental health licensure. For  individuals seeking licensure in NH, regular clinical supervision is  required. In addition, Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselors (LADCs)  must also maintain weekly clinical supervision on an ongoing basis. We  also offer the required MLADC consultation requirement. Certified  Recovery Support Workers (CRSW) and Recovery Coaches are also required  to have supervision in order to maintain in State requirements. We have  CRSW State approved Supervisors. Give us a call! 

SMART RECOVERY: 60 min. Meetings are open to the Public  and an alternative to AA and NA program. This is a confidential  self-empowering program. There is no cost to attend, however a hat may  be passed for coffee donations. Our participants learn tools for  addiction recovery based on the latest scientific research. SMART  recovery is a self- help process that offers discussion forums.

ALL RECOVERY GROUPS: Group meetings are based on the  idea that there are great benefits to bringing people together from  multiple recovery pathways. HALO is hosting throughout the Upper Valley  area. (Lebanon and Canaan) These 60 min. meetings honor all pathways to  recovery, acknowledging that each person’s path is unique and reflects  their personal strengths. The meetings are an opportunity for social  support that focuses on the hope and healing found in recovery and to  connect with others who are initiating and maintaining a recovery  lifestyle. Come, socialize, share!! Friends and family members welcome  to attend.

INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP): Many clients  succeed in treatment by coming to HALO on a daily basis. This level of  care is for 9-12 hours a week. It is appropriate for those who have mild  to moderate co-occurring mental health symptoms that require  stabilization, those who are experiencing stressful life circumstances  and are struggling to remain abstinent

STRATEGIES FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT & CHANGE (SSC-CBT):  This program is typically for persons who have past criminal conduct  together with alcohol and other drug use problems. The 60 min. weekly  group is built on a cognitive behavioral approach. This program is 48-50  weeks in length and has a comprehensive participant manual, which  outlines the goal, objective and activities for each session. Phase I is  entitled "Challenge to Change" and is 18 sessions in length. Phase II  is entitled "Commitment to Change" and is 22 sessions in length. Phase  III is "Taking Ownership of Change" and is approximately 10-12 sessions  in length.

RECOVERY PLACE & EVENTS: Become part of the HALO  family! Stop in to play chess, connect with a recovery coach or find  calm. We offer monthly prosocial events, check out the monthly calendar  to discovery opportunities for exercise and relaxation include hiking,  and workshops in yoga and meditation.  

RECOVERY SERVICES: Recovery is a process of change  through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a  self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. Our  recovery coaches help on an individual basis. You can be in counseling  and have a coach, have a coach to help you find counseling or be ending  counseling and still want support. Our recovery coaches can help  applying for insurance, fuel assistance, employment or other needs. They  know our area resources and can get you connected! 

TRAININGS: Call us for a full list. 603-523-8804 

MEDICATION ASSISTED THERAPY (MAT): Those who have  successfully detoxed from opiate use may benefit from our Medication  Assisted Treatment. This program is on an outpatient basis and is best  for those who are seeking assistance in maintaining sobriety after  opiate detoxification. Clients attend a 60 min. weekly group and  regularly check in with a medical provider to receive maintenance  assistance through the use of MATs such as Suboxone. Clients can also  continue to work with their clinician for a wraparound wellness plan.

INERNSHIP/APPRENTICE PROGRAM: Call for more Details 603-523-8804 

DOT- ‘Return- to- Duty’ Process: Rule 49 CFR Part 40  Section 40.305; An employee who has been removed from duty because of a  violation must successfully complete this process before he/she can be  considered for return to duty or be hired by a different DOT-covered  employer. As the employer, if you decide that you want to permit the  employee to return to the performance of safety-sensitive functions, you  must ensure that the employee takes a return-to- duty test. HALO  credential staff can support that after determined that the employee has  successfully complied with our prescribed education and/or treatment.