Portal DWI

Alcohol Education in the Virtual World

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What is Portal DWI?

Portal DWI is a private pay program currently being utilized in the municipal courts in Jefferson City since May 2012. Portal DWI is a new and innovative education program, for 1st- and 2nd-time DWI offenders, which is facilitated in a 3D virtual environment for the purpose of educating participants on the effects of alcohol use. This online class consists of 10 hours of group education as well as 2 individual meetings with a counselor.

Virtual World Counseling presentation
at MADCP 2013

Who is it for?

Not everyone that has dealt with alcohol-related issues is an "alcoholic" or even needs treatment. Portal DWI is an education program only, and is not treatment, which allows many members of the public to comfortably explore effects of their drinking, whether they have a "drinking problem" or not. The groups are relaxed, interesting, and supportive.

Preferred Family Healthcare, Inc., is a proponent in using 3D virtual environments to meet with our clients, individually and in groups.

The Portal DWI Curriculum & what you will explore in the groups:

  1. Laws and Consequences
  2. Financial loss
  3. High Risk Situations for re-offense
  4. Think your way out of Re-offending
  5. Seemingly Irrelevant Decisions
  6. Personality Characteristics and Moral Inventory
  7. Rethinking Drinking
  8. It's up to you
  9. Thoughts-> Attitudes -> Behaviors
  10. Stages of Change
The curriculum is set up as such that you will be able to join a group at any place during the process. Homework Assignments may be given at the end of each session to be completed for discussion by the next session. This program will not satisfy any SATOP requirements you have.
  • Portal DWI Paperwork (MS Word)
  • Portal DWI Paperwork (Adobe Reader)
    • You can download the Portal DWI paperwork, which includes additional information you will find helpful, as well as signup forms. At this time, entry into the Portal DWI program requires a court referral.

    For more information about Portal DWI please contact:

    Zach Clark, Counselor
    zclark@pfh.org
    660-349-5183

    Jared Torbet, Program Director
    jtorbet@pfh.org
    660-216-8158
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    CARF Accredited

    These programs are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. This achievement is an indication of this organizations dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served.

    Professional Staff

    Psychologists
    Psychiatrists
    Advance Practice Nurses
    Registered Nurses
    Family Therapists
    Licensed Social Workers
    Community Support Specialists
    Prevention Specialists
    And many more..

    A Healthy Environment

    PFH was a finalist in the 2012 "Healthiest Employers" award by the St. Louis Business journal. The Healthiest Employer awards program recognizes organizations that are committed to creating a healthy workplace.

    Our Mission

    Preferred Family Healthcare Continually Strives to be a Dynamic, Caring Organization United to Assist Others in Achieving Their Potential.

    Our Goals

    The success of our consumers is our top priority. We strive to provide the highest level of care to each individual.

    Our Future

    We will continue to meet the growing needs of the communities we already serve while continuing to expand into other communities and services.

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    Healthcare, Inc.

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