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You have the ability to change

A Treatment Center

Ability to Change is your greatest advocate. That offers a full set of court-ordered courses and assessments. We operate under the powerful mantra that everyone has the ability to change. Our goal is to help you understand your weaknesses and utilize your strengths to avoid future offenses, fines, and possible jail time.

 

Debra McKowen (SSW. SUDC)

Owner, Program Manager, and Facilitator

Debra founded the treatment center, Ability to Change, in 2012. Having graduated from the University of Utah, she holds degrees in sociology, criminology and corrections, criminal justice, and communications. Among other titles, her experience in the field includes working as a social worker for the Division of Child Family Services, Aging Services, Youth Corrections and Forensics. She has assisted in suicide prevention efforts and substance use disorder counseling at various facilities.

“Contributing positively to the lives of those around me is my passion. I treat each and every client with the utmost respect and understanding, and believe that our mistakes are not what defines us. Allow me to help you find your new path to a better future at Ability to Change.”

Assessments & Court Ordered Classes

Change for the better.

Assessments

We offer substance abuse assessments to those who have been court ordered to determine whether or not they display a dependency on drugs and/or alcohol. Assessments are completed through telehealth. Our assessment services are readily available for $125.00 per assessment.

Prime For Life and Victim Impact Class

Prime for Life is a prevention program intended to enlighten groups and individuals about the risks and consequences of drug and alcohol dependencies. This is a Saturday & Sunday course offered up to twice a month from 9 am to 5 pm for a total of 16 hours.  The cost is $150 includes required book.  

Parenting

The objective of the parenting class is to improve parent’s skills and provide techniques in raising well-adjusted children. Helping parents in setting clear boundaries, appropriate discipline, and redirecting negative behavior. The cost is $150.

Cannibas 420 Class

Explore the risks around THC use and possible addiction. The cost is $100.00.

Expungement

Debra has been very successful in assisting clients with record expungement.  The process can be very overwhelming. Most people give up due to the process and paperwork.  Please schedule a free consultation with Debra to begin the process.   $50.00 per hr.

Credit Repair

Have you stopped answering your phone, can’t rent an apartment, or pay high interest rate on loans.  Let’s sit down and fix your credit.   $50.00 per hr.

What our Clients are Saying!

Testimonial 25

“Debbie was a great class leader. I learned a lot from this class and will definitely take the information I learned today into the future.”

AH

Testimonial 23

“I loved how personal Debbie was with us and how she pulled from her own life to shed light on all our issues.”

KL

Testimonial 1

“Debbie is REAL. I think the class should be called Real Talk. Kids (teenagers) should be required to take this class in.”

CS

Testimonial 24

“The class was very welcoming. It taught me how to be sensitive in my life and how what I had done had impacted others. Debbie is very open and is a great instructor.”

JP

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