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Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)/Family Care Plan
Recent changes to federal legislation around the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) and Comprehensive Addiction Recovery Act (CARA) have outlined new state mandates requiring data collection around the impact of substance exposed infants and development of plans of safe care nationwide.
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Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
There is a range of treatment options for those who struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD). With the right care, support, and treatment, recovery is possible — there is life with OUD.
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This page lists highlighted opioid and naloxone related legislation in Connecticut.
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DMHAS opioid services available statewide in Connecticut
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Preventing Fatal Opioid Overdoses
Naloxone, often referred to by the brand name Narcan®, is a prescription medication used in the event of an opioid overdose. If given quickly, it can help reverse the effects of the overdose and save the person’s life.
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Methadone Treatment Programs in Connecticut
Methadone is a form of medication assisted treatment (MAT) used to treat opioid use disorder. Below is a list of methadone treatment programs in Connecticut.
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60 West is a privately owned skilled nursing facility located in Rocky Hill, CT.
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System-Wide Analytics and Projection (SWAP)
The System-Wide Analytics and Projection (SWAP) will be an analysis of the performance of our homeless and housing system statewide and will examine measures at both program and system levels and at both the local level and statewide.
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DMHAS is required by law to provide special education, vocational programming, and related services to eligible residents between the ages of 18 and 21 in DMHAS facilities throughout Connecticut.
LiveLOUD
LiveLOUD was launched to prevent, discourage and destigmatize opioid addiction by reaching those who have been most directly impacted by the opioid crisis and connecting them with the necessary treatment, support and resources so they may begin their path of recovery.
Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
If you find that you are drinking more than you’d like, it may be time to reach for something other than alcohol. Get tips for cutting back, treatment options, and support.