Supporting Your Journey Toward Healing, Stability, and Success
Returning Citizen & Justice-Involved Mental Health Assessments
At Butterfly Counseling Services, we believe that every person deserves the opportunity to heal, grow, and move forward—regardless of their past. We understand that returning citizens and justice-involved individuals often face unique emotional, psychological, and social challenges as they transition into their communities. Our approach is rooted in compassion, dignity, trauma-informed care, and the belief that recovery and transformation are possible.
As part of your initial assessment, we use evidence-based screening tools to better understand your mental health, substance use history, past experiences, and overall well-being. These assessments help us develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses your unique strengths, challenges, and goals while supporting long-term wellness and successful community reintegration.
These assessments are only one part of our comprehensive evaluation process. Your therapist will consider your life experiences, personal strengths, goals, support systems, and current challenges to create a treatment plan that reflects your unique journey. We are committed to providing a respectful, judgment-free environment where you can build resilience, develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relationships, and confidently move toward a brighter future.
The PHQ-9 is a clinically validated screening tool used to assess symptoms of depression. It helps identify concerns such as persistent sadness, low energy, changes in sleep or appetite, difficulty concentrating, and loss of interest in daily activities. The results guide treatment planning and allow us to monitor progress throughout therapy.
The GAD-7 screens for symptoms of anxiety, including excessive worry, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, and difficulty relaxing. Understanding the severity of anxiety helps us develop effective coping strategies and interventions tailored to your needs.
The DAST-10 is a brief screening tool used to identify concerns related to drug use and its impact on daily functioning. The assessment helps determine whether additional support, education, or substance use treatment should be incorporated into your care plan.
The AUDIT is an internationally recognized screening tool that evaluates alcohol use patterns and identifies behaviors that may place individuals at risk for alcohol-related problems. This assessment helps us determine whether alcohol use may be affecting your mental, emotional, or physical health.
The ACE Questionnaire helps identify childhood experiences such as abuse, neglect, household dysfunction, or other significant adversities that may continue to influence emotional health, relationships, coping skills, and overall well-being. Understanding these experiences allows us to provide more effective, trauma-informed care.
When clinically indicated, the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) is used to assess thoughts of self-harm or suicide and determine the appropriate level of support and safety planning. This evidence-based assessment helps ensure that clients receive timely, compassionate care while promoting safety and well-being.
