the treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to provide a “whole-patient” approach to the treatment of substance use disorders.

MAT is primarily used for the treatment of addiction to opioids such as heroin and prescription pain relievers that contain opiates. Medications used in MAT are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

*For Providers* This service requires approval, make sure you meet DHS requirements

Treatment coordination is a treatment service involving the deliberate, collaborative planning of SUD services with the client and other professionals involved in the client’s care.

Treatment coordination is the process of helping a person with a SUD to access a range of different services in a way that helps them work towards their recovery. It involves interactions between different clinicians and health care providers, the individual, their family members and other significant persons. The goal of care coordination is to improve the health and functioning of people with a SUD.

*For Providers*
Please only use this (Enhanced DHS Service*) if you have a specific contract for enhanced rates with DHS to provide this listed service.

Residential treatment allows individuals to experience 24-hour care while pursuing therapy to confront the challenges of conditions related to substance abuse, addiction, and eating disorders.

*For Providers*
ASAM: Level 3.1 is clinically managed low-intensity residential treatment. Residential services at this level consist of a setting, such as a group home, where people live. However, treatment is only required to be 5 hours per week, which helps people with such topics as relapse management.
Level 3.3 is clinically managed high-intensity and population-specific services. These programs are targeted for providing treatment designed to move at a slower pace, for people with cognitive functioning issues, including people with traumatic brain injuries, the elderly, or people with developmental disabilities.
Level 3.5 is clinically managed residential services. These services are designed for people with serious psychological or social issues who need 24-hour oversight and are at risk of imminent harm.
Level 3.7 is medically managed high-intensity inpatient treatment These services are for people who need intensive medical or psychological monitoring in a 24-hour setting but do not need daily physician interaction.

Individual LADC or other behavioral health LICENSED professional who is able to provide services outside of a program or facility.

*Providers*
This is for providers who have a PRIVATE practice, not associated with a Program and that meet MHCP criteria to provide services.

An intensive outpatient addiction program (IOP) is a type of treatment that offers structure while allowing a person to keep living at home. Some people may begin with an intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program, or it could be a part of step-down care following inpatient treatment.

*For Providers*
ASAM: Level 2.1 is intensive outpatient services consisting of at least 9 and no more than 20 hours per week of treatment. These programs typically offer medical care 24 hours a day by phone or within 72 hours in person.

Assessment – An interview and written listing of the client’s specific problems related to substance use and risk description that will enable the assessor to determine appropriate treatment planning decisions according to specific criteria. 

This will also help the facility determine if they have the right level of care and services to meet the person’s needs.

ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT
SUD Treatment for individuals defined as an adolescent (each program may have a different age group for this)

What age is considered an adolescent?
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines an adolescent as any person between ages 10 and 19. This age range falls within WHO’s definition of young people, which refers to individuals between ages 10 and 24.

Programs that work with Special populations.

Special populations include Individuals with disabilities, Individuals from economically disadvantaged families, including low-income youth and adults, Individuals preparing for nontraditional fields, Single parents, including single pregnant women and Out-of-workforce individuals.

*For Providers*
Please only use this (Enhanced DHS Service*) if you have a specific contract for enhanced rates with DHS to provide this listed service.

SUD programs that offer medical services delivered by appropriately credentialed health care staff in an amount equal to two hours per client per week if the medical needs of the client and the nature and provision of any medical services provided are documented in the client file

*For Providers*
Please only use this (Enhanced DHS Service*) if you have a specific contract for enhanced rates with DHS to provide this listed service.