Organization

Peniel is a non-profit organization, which operates under a twelve member policy making Board of Directors. The varied professions represented by this group lend credibility and provide expertise to the organization. Each member of the Board of Directors is active in their community. The consumer population is represented by two of its members.

The Founding President, Dr. Marion Spellman, working in conjunction with the Board of Directors interprets the policies and procedures. She then distributes this information that it may be implemented by the various departments: counseling, vocational, culinary and recreational.

A Director heads each department and is responsible for the daily operation of their respective departments. Additional staff includes support personnel at the administration office, e.g., public relations, fiscal management and medical professionals. Peniel also provides consulting medical doctors and psychologist from the local community.

The counseling department consists of a clinical supervisor and staff who are identified as "addictions counselors." Peniel recruits staff members who have a strong sense of commitment to their personal responsibilities. Counselors model a lifestyle, which is in dramatic contrast to the client’s previous experience. Thus, the client is able to witness first-hand on a day-to-day basis morality and the importance of sanctity of the family. Counseling supervision is provided around–the-clock. In addition, counselors are required to attend a minimum of six training sessions per year. These sessions address pertinent data which keep the counselor updated on training methodologies in the area of substance abuse counseling.

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