New Bedford

Reflections-Court Alternative Program (CAP)

497 Belleville Avenue | Phone: (508) 994-3678

Reflections-Court Alternative Program is a DPH-licensed therapeutic jail diversion program for clients facing incarceration for criminal matters caused by substance abuse/addiction. Servicing both men and women in separate facilities, the program includes a 90-day residential stabilization program followed by 9 months of community-based case management. Referrals are usually made by probation officers, defense attorneys, and District Attorneys’ offices.

In the residential stabilization component of CAP, staff experienced in substance abuse/addiction and mental health care will provide a highly structured pro-recovery environment, including daily group and individual treatment, post-discharge planning, and wellness activities. While not a locked program, the program is staff secure and clients go into the community only for medical appointments or required court appearances. Clients are not able to work as the program day is structured and intensive- usually from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day. Groups include, but are not limited to addiction and recovery education, wellness planning, vocational skills and support, trauma, and gender-specific topics, such as establishing healthy relationships and continuing care in recovery (post-discharge issues). In addition, staff ensures that clients' medical and psychiatric needs are met/coordinated for optimal care as needed. Referrals may be made to medical and/or mental health services. Medication-assisted therapy is also available.

. In the community-based case management component of CAP, clients are supported in their ongoing work of recovery in a community environment. Regardless of the client’s placement, the case managers will assist in providing ongoing continued recovery support services, which may include transportation to medical care, counseling, attendance at self-help groups, and communication with the court.

Transitional Support Services (TSS)

44 Kilburn Street | Phone: (508) 984-1697

High Point's Community Transitional Support Services (TSS) program is part of an extensive continuum of substance use disorder services, including residential rehabilitation services, ambulatory services, narcotic treatment, and other transitional care. The purpose of the program is to bridge the gap between detoxification and stepdown services to residential aftercare. This goal is accomplished by creating a safe, supportive, substance-free environment that enhances and promotes the participant's recovery while awaiting placement in residential or sober housing. Referrals are accepted from Department of Public Health funded detoxification programs and shelters located in Southeastern Massachusetts. Target populations include the homeless, those new to treatment, as well as those who have long-standing histories of substance use disorders and criminal justice involvement.

While in TSS, residents engage in the development of an Individual Service Plan that supports their overall health and well-being. Case management services are provided and include service planning, goal development and family unification.

Referrals will be facilitated for residents requiring physical and mental health care, assistance with legal issues, sober housing, residential treatment, and vocational and educational needs. Residents attend psycho-educational groups and lectures that focus on such topics like relapse prevention, relationships, HIV awareness, domestic violence, nutrition, self-help, men's and women's recovery issues, and other topics related to developing a lifestyle that is conducive to continued recovery. Residents also attend daily in-house commitment (AA/NA) groups.