Adolescent treatment is comprehensive and may involve multiagency collaboration, wrap around services and System of Care Principles. Substance abuse Services for Adolescent are age and gender appropriate evidence based treatment modalities designed for individuals age 18 and under identified with a substance use disorder. Services include: screening/referral; assessment; engagement; evidence based treatment; beyond treatment/Recovery Oriented Systems of Care.
These services involve a joint planning effort of the Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services and the Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Corrections and Juvenile Justice. The Juvenile Justice Behavioral Health Partnership (JJBH) serves youth with co-occurring diagnoses who are involved in the juvenile justice system.