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Disaster Behavioral Health Initiative
The Connecticut Departments of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) and Children and Families (DCF), working with the University of Connecticut Health Center at the Center for Trauma Response, Recovery, and Preparedness (CTRP), have developed an organized network of behavioral health providers to respond to the mental health needs of Connecticut residents following major disasters (e.g., bioterrorism, man-made or natural disasters).
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Preferred Practices Initiative
There are two emerging trends of direct relevance to this initiative. Within the research community, increasing attention is being paid to "translational research"; investigations that apply the findings of basic research to the development and evaluation of new interventions for real-world, naturalistic settings. The second, related field is that of "knowledge transfer" or "knowledge brokering": the use of scientific knowledge generated through research in shaping policy and program development and organizational decision-making processes and practices.
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To help loved ones cope with their loss, DMHAS is working with organizations throughout the state to make a series of Remembrance Quilts in memory of those we have lost to addiction. The quilts will be displayed across the state—at schools, community forums and other events—to help raise awareness about addiction and resources available to help promote recovery.
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Connecticut Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (CT SBIRT) Program
The purpose of the CT SBIRT Program is to dramatically increase identification and treatment of adults, ages 18 and older, who are at-risk for substance misuse or diagnosed with a substance use disorder through the implementation of SBIRT services in partnering Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) sites statewide.
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Documents either assembled or created by the Treatment Subcommittee of the Commissioners’ Alcohol and Drug Policy Council (ADPC) and the MAT Learning Collaborative.
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Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) for Recovery
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an evidence-based practice that uses a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive services to address the needs of persons with serious behavioral health issues and other co-morbid disorders.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapeutic treatment that helps individuals to understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.
