Case Management, Substance Abuse

Substance Abuse Case Management is designed to assist individuals and their family members in accessing services that are responsive to the person’s individual needs. Case Managers will: identify and reach out to potential individuals receiving services; assess needs and plan services; link the individual to services and supports; assist the person directly in locating, developing, or obtaining needed services and resources; coordinate services with other providers; enhance community integration; make collateral contacts; monitor service delivery; and advocate for people in response to their changing needs. Services include:

• Comprehensive assessment of case management needs;
• Development of, in conjunction with the individual, an Individual Service Plan (ISP);
• Individualized education including life skills related to independent living;
• Linkage to the Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) for employment counseling and job placement;
• Use of community resources, especially recovery support group;
• Referrals for food;
• Transportation services to support the plan of care;
• Monitoring of abstinence through drug screening;
• Linkage to mental health benefits;
• Assistance with applying for benefits;
• Monitoring quality of service delivery and client satisfaction;
• Advocacy.

Four tailored services fall under the Substance Abuse Case Management Program umbrella:

• Detoxification Services;
• Residential Services;
• Supportive Housing Services;
• Women's Services.