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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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Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational interviewing is a style of consumer-centered counseling developed to facilitate change in behaviors. The core principle of the approach is negotiation rather than conflict.
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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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Women's and Children's Services
DMHAS funds specialized and comprehensive programs for women and their children.These include residential treatment, outpatient treatment, and specialized care management for women transitioning from a residential setting to community-based recovery services.
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Naloxone, also known as Narcan, is a prescription medication that reverses opioid overdoses.
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CT Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee
The CT Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee consists of state and local government experts, health care professionals, individuals and families with lived experiences, and a leader in racial equity in public health. The committee, in consultation with the Attorney General and relevant state agencies and stakeholders, will develop an investment plan and maintain transparency in the use of all opioid settlement funds.
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.