Army Substance Abuse Program
2466 85th Medical Battalion Ave., Fort Meade, MD 20755
Hours: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday
Phone: (301) 677-7121
- ADAPT - Prevention Education & Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Military and Civilian Drug Testing
- Suicide Prevention Program
- ASAP Related Links
- ASAP Clinic
Effective 01 Oct 2016, The Army Substance Abuse Program (ASAP) clinic will be re-aligned to Kimbrough Ambulatory Care Center, now located in BLDG 2473 (in front of the Behavioral Health building).
The new program name is Substance Use Disorder Clinical Care (SUDCC).
For Substance use related concerns please call the KACC behavioral health clinic at 301 677-8895 during duty hours.
Hours of operations
- Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Closed all holidays and weekends
Contact us
- Alcohol and Drug Control Officer (Interim ADCO): Ms. Cynthia Hannah 301-677-9204
- Employee Assistance Program Coordinator: Mr. Bill Lennon 301-677-7981
- Military Drug Testing Coordinator: Mr. Jerry Fields 301-677-7906
- Civilian Drug Testing Coordinator: Ms. Shannon Woods 301-677-7982
- Prevention Coordinator: Samson Robinson 301-677-7983
- Suicide Prevention Program Manager: Torrie.osterholm.civ@mail.mil
- Risk Reduction: Dr. Fred Lockard 301-677-6558
ASAP
Our Mission is to strengthen the Overall Fitness and Effectiveness of the Army's Total Workforce and enhancement of Soldier Combat Readiness.
Our Vision is to be a Top-Notch Army Substance Abuse Program and service provider that enhances fitness, combat readiness, and worker productivity.
Servicing all military personnel, AD family members (18yrs and older), DoD civilians and retirees.
Regulations covering ASAP:
- AR 600-63, (Army Health Promotion)
- AR 600-85 (Army Substance Abuse Program)
- DA PAM 600-85 (Army Substance Abuse Program Civilian Services)
ADAPT - Prevention Education / Training
The ADAPT class is taught using the Prime for Life Model.
Note: Attendees must attend all portions of the course to receive credit for the class, and must be recommended, for the course, by either the commander or the Employee Assistance Program Coordinator (EAPC). The ADAPT is a two (2) day course, and all classes are from 0830 - 1630
Available Courses / Schedules
- TBA
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program Coordinator
2466 85th Medical BN, Fort Meade, MD 20755
Phone: (301) 677-7121/7981
EAP Mission Statement:
Ft. Meade supports the community in achieving excellence by improving the quality of life and productivity through professional, short-term counseling and education services to all civilian personnel and family members.
Eligibility: All civilian employees’, military & civilian family members, non-Appropriated Fund, Appropriated Fund and Retirees.
Services:
Available to employees and supervisors. Screening/Assessment, Referral, supervisor consults, Individual Counseling, Group Counseling, Family Counseling & Follow-Up.
- EAP services are free to eligible personnel
- EAP services are confidential
Objectives:
Increase employee productivity
Reduce absenteeism and employee turnover
Reduce accidents and on-the-job injuries
Encourage a drug-free workplace
Resource for managers, supervisors, and employees to support employee wellness
Methods of Referral:
Self: Individual seeks assistance independently
Informal Management Referral: Supervisor may suggest that employee seek assistance
Formal Management Referral: Employee is referred by supervisor/manager due to declining work performance.
Why EAP’s??
EAPs increase employee morale since they focus on assisting employees becoming productive again.
EAPs are preventative. They educate, evaluate, and help plan solutions for a wide variety of personal issues for employees and their family members before they become overwhelming.
EAPs are an effective tool in assisting supervisors to better manage the workplace and troubled employees. EAPs are a proactive way for companies to extend a caring hand while building a more productive workforce.
EAPs provide employees with a valuable resource for helping them cope with a wide variety of issues on and off the job, including alcohol and drug abuse, overall mental well being, marital/relationship issues, child/family issues, stress, dependent care, and more.
EAP Questions & Answers
EAP Supervisor Training (If link does not work, Click Here)
Drug Testing Program
- UPL Training
- UPL Certification Checklist
- UPL Records Check
- Sample UPL Appointment Orders
- Installation SOP for Military
- GC Alcohol Policy
- FGGM ASAP Inspection Dates
- ASAP Military Inspection Checklist
- DTP v5.4 Installation Guide
- DTP v5.4 DoD-ID User Guide
- Ledger and Form 2624
- Certificate of Correction
- Predetermined Certificate of Corrections
- Unit Briefings and Memos
- Urinalysis Collection Flowchart
- Specimen Bottle Labels (Avery 5163)
- ALARACT 079
- Army Directive 2015-14 - Use of the EDIPI for Identification in the Military Personnel Drug Testing Program
- Army Directive 2016-15 - Change in the Army’s Random Deterrence Drug testing Program
The program was established in 1971 by the Secretary of Defense and is promulgated by DOD Directive (DODD) 1010.4, DOD Instruction (DODI) 1010.1, and (DODI) 1010.9. Drug testing of urine can detect various drugs including, Marijuana (THC); Cocaine; Amphetamines (Methamphetamines, MDMA (ecstasy), MDA, and MDEA); Heroin; Opiates (Codeine, Morphine, Hydrocodone, Hydromorphone, Oxycodone, and Oxymorphone); Synthetic Cannabinoids (Spice) and Benzodiazepines prescription drugs (Lorazepam, Nordiazepam, Oxazepam, Temazepam, and a-hydroxy-alprazolam).
An active and aggressive drug testing program serves as a powerful tool and effective deterrent against substance abuse. Effective deterrence requires a selection process that ensures that all Soldiers believe that on any day of the year, he/she may be tested. Smart Testing ensures that testing dates, times and location is varied and reinforces "any day testing".
Military Testing
All soldiers will be tested a minimum of once per year.
Civilian Testing
Employees in testing designated positions (TDP) are required to test on a random basis at 50%. Random testing for Department of Transportation (DOT) drivers will occur at the minimum rate of 10% annually for alcohol and 50% for controlled substances.
Drug Testing Coordinator (DTC)
301-677-7982
Suicide Prevention
2466 85th Medical Battalion Ave.
Fort Meade, MD 20755
(301) 677-7901
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Mission: Improve readiness through the development and enhancement of the Army Suicide Prevention Program policies designed to minimize suicide behavior; thereby preserving mission effectiveness through individual readiness for Active Duty Military Members, their Families, and Department of Defense civilians.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
ASIST is a 2-day workshop open to anyone over 18—military, civilians, family members who desire to learn suicide “first-aid.” Workshops are held monthly, every 3rd Wed-Thurs Click here for details
ACE (Ask - Care - Escort) and ACE-SI (Suicide Intervention) Training
ACE: Fort Meade offers ACE training workshops (90 minutes). ACE is educational training on Suicide Awareness, designed to help inform individuals on possible signs and symptoms of a person at risk for suicide. ACE is open to ANYONE on the installation who wishes to learn more about suicide awareness.
To request training, please email Torrie Osterholm, Suicide Prevention Program Manager Torrie.Osterholm.civ@mail.mil.
Quarterly ACE-SI: Fort Meade is now offering quarterly ACE-SI training workshops every other month. ACE-SI is a 4 hour training course on Suicide Intervention. ACE-SI designed to help individuals feel comfortable with asking a person at risk if they are thinking of suicide, and then caring for the person at risk by escorting them to get help. ACE-SI is open to anyone over 18 who wishes to learn more about suicide intervention.
Who may attend: ACE-SI is open to anyone over 18 including military, civilians, and family members.
How to schedule and/or attend a class: Please contact Suicide Prevention Program Manager directly by email: Torrie. Osterholm.civ@mail.mil (Torrie Osterholm, MSS, LCSW-C).
Commander’s Tool Kit: http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/commandertoolkit.asp
Suicide Prevention Resources
- Army Suicide Prevention Program
- Army suicide prevention video - Shoulder to Shoulder: I will never quit on life
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- Military One Source - 1-800-342-9647
- The Defense Center of Excellence (DCoE) - 1-866-966-1020
- Wounded Soldier and Family Hotline - 1-800-984-8523
