ASPIRE is the acronym for an Aldersgate alternative structured program to promote individual responsibility and education. It is specifically designed to serve as a mandated alternative sentence for those under age 21 who have contact with courts or police due to offenses involving alcohol and/or other drugs. ASPIRE is a one-on-one counseling program whose basic format is customized to address the particular issues, both legal and personal, of the individual participant. It can also be adapted to assist with a wide range of situations involving drugs and alcohol, whether the participant is court-mandated or not.
ASPIRE (5) normally consists of five one-hour sessions scheduled weekly for second time offenders. Family members are included in at least one session. Appointments are available weekdays and evenings (Mon-Thurs.), scheduled at the participant’s convenience in so far as possible. The fee is $200 for the full program. Please note that a make-up fee of $40.00 will be charged for any individual or family session cancelled with notice of less than 24 hours.
ASPIRE enrollment can be initiated by calling
Aldersgate at 215-657-4545.
Enrollment is completed through a brief phone interview with Aldersgate intake coordinator. The assigned counselor will then contact the participant, usually within a week or two, to schedule the first appointment.
ASPIRE program services include: (All state confidentiality guidelines apply.)
1) an evaluation of the participant’s overall drug and alcohol history and level of at-risk behavior;
2) an educational component focusing on substance use and abuse prevention;
3) a counseling component to explore problem-solving and decision-making skills, social pressures, motivation, frustration and anger management, as well as pertinent community and personal support systems;
4) prompt documented feedback of program enrollment to court, police, or other referral source, including notification of program enrollment and completion;
5) prompt notification of non-compliant or extreme at-risk behavior to referral sources of mandated participants.