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Workshop B

Community Partners & Continuum of Care

B4 - Integrating MOUD within Connecticut Jails and Prisons: A Collaborative Approach

Monday, May 20, 2024
4:00 PM – 5:30 PM PST
Location: Celebrity 5
CE: 1.5
Presentation Summary: Recognizing the significantly high rates of opioid overdose death amongst former inmates, in 2019, the Connecticut Department of Correction initiated a partnership with Community Health Resources to extend MOUD treatment within the incarcerated population. Six OTPs were established, complemented by one additional satellite clinic. This presentation offers a comprehensive overview of the implementation process and challenges of correctional addiction services. Gaining insight and knowledge from three principal leaders during the expansion of correctional MOUD across Connecticut, this presentation serves as a testament to the profound impact of inter-agency collaboration.

Learning Objectives:

At the completion of this activity, participants will:
  • Gain comprehensive insight to the implementation process and unique challenges of creating OTPs within a correctional setting
  • Compare key differences between delivering MOUD treatment and addiction services within a correctional versus outpatient setting
  • Identify methods to maintain SAMHSA guidelines and a harm reduction approach within a punitive framework