Outpatient ServicesRight Turn : Adolescent Program
Right Turn serves adolescents of all ethnic backgrounds and genders aged 12-17 who have been shown to be at risk for substance abuse or are, in fact, engaging in substance use (to include alcohol and nicotine). Adolescents aged 18 will be considered if they are still in school on a case by case basis. Children aged 10-12 will also be considered for treatment on a case by case basis. Services will also be provided to adolescents who come from an environment of substance abuse (parental, familial, guardian) who may need treatment around these issues. Right Turn’s target population also includes substance-abusing youth with additional mental health diagnosis.
The Right Turn Adolescent Outpatient Substance Abuse Clinic is a licensed, JCAHO accredited, outpatient substance abuse and mental health facility. We are able to provide quality and compassionate care for a minimal cost. Additionally, we see medically indigent youth and families gratis when they demonstrate an inability to pay for services. This program is specifically designed for the unique needs of adolescents and their families. With such a wide variety of issues and needs that face today’s adolescents, we cater to each client and their family with an individualized treatment regimen designed exclusively to meet their needs.
Right Turn 2006 Program Update
The Right Turn program is contracted with the Department of Children and Families for 25 slots. The Right Turn program treated 121 clients in the fiscal year 2005-2006. Staff completed 178 chemical dependency evaluations and 658 drug screens. Referrals are received primarily through Court Support Services Division (Adult and Juvenile Probation) and Department of Children and Families as well as other agencies, schools and parents.
The Right Turn program continues to serve as the designated program for many school systems “zero tolerance” drug policies. The program continues to expand its presence through outreach to community service agencies and youth service bureaus. In addition, with the implementation of the Adult Behavioral Health Services, the adolescent program has expanded its services to include intensive outpatient treatment. In this fiscal year, 9 clients received IOP services.
The CSSD Court Coordinator contract served 115 unduplicated clients and coordinated 147 court ordered services this fiscal year. These services include the coordination of psychological, psychiatric evaluations and performance of substance abuse evaluations for both the Windham and Montville Juvenile Courts.
