Laserfiche WebLink
EXHIBIT A <br />2 - ReDirect is an "indicated" prevention program Licensed by DCF and Accredited by CARF with <br />"Exemplary" conformance to the prevention standards. It aims at increasing protective factors and <br />reducing risk factors for substance abuse. The program includes drug testing, individual, group, and <br />family sessions focused on skill building. An intake assessment identifies needs and risks and addresses <br />those in an appropriate manner and timeframe. The counselor meets with the family to identify issues <br />that impact successful outcomes, and to make appropriate referrals to support on-going success. We <br />use the LifeSkills Training curriculum. It promotes social emotional learning by teaching youth self-control, <br />how to resolve conflicts, and to make responsible decisions and avoid risky behavior. The program <br />promotes healthy alternatives to risky behaviors through activities designed to enhance skills, increase <br />knowledge, and improve cognitive and behavioral competencies. We also use Teen Intervene an <br />evidence -based approach to substance use reduction and prevention for adolescents suspected of <br />experiencing a mild or moderate substance use. The program is effective on all drugs of abuse but has <br />a special focus on alcohol, marijuana, and tobacco use. Teen Intervene integrates stages of change <br />theory, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavioral therapy, teaching youth. It teaches the reasons <br />for substance use and skills that promote healthier behaviors; while increasing willingness to change <br />behavior substance use and take responsibility for self -change. The program is based on the screening, <br />brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) model, an evidence -based approach and is approved <br />is approved as a SAMHSA evidence -based model program. Use of substances including alcohol and <br />drugs occurs on a continuum from no or low risk use to substance use disorders. We also use Prevention <br />Plus Wellness, it is identified as a BluePrints evidenced based program. Group and individual sessions <br />are face-to-face and approximately 45 to 60 minutes in length at the SAC office or the youth's school. It <br />is anticipated that as a result of the program interventions, participants will decrease substance use <br />behavior and increase coping skills. As indicated, program participants will also receive urine drug <br />screens, which are used as positive reinforcement and support or adjunct information and understanding <br />for prevention planning. We offer LST's Parent Program, designed to help parents strengthen <br />communication with their children and prevent risk. <br />The projected number of unduplicated children to be served is two hundred (200) and seventy-five (75) <br />adults. <br />