Substance Abuse
Funded by: DCF SAMH Office
Population: Over 18 substance abusing offenders
Director in charge and telephone number: Mary Johnson, MBA, 407-398-6673

The Adult TASC program coordinates intervention and other needed services through a comprehensive screening system. The program seeks to accomplish the following objectives: (a) make clients aware of the health risks involved with abusing illicit substances, (b) coordinate a plan of action the client can follow that will positively impact the client’s life, (c) link clients to appropriate treatment services, (d) empower clients to become drug free.

Core services offered by Adult TASC include:
Screening Services, Recommendation and Referral to Services & Random Urinalysis.

In addition to the drug screen, the Adult TASC screener conducts the Addiction Severity Index (ASI). With the results of the drug screen, along with the results of the ASI, and validated information received from the offender, the Adult TASC screener will prepare a written report that will indicate, if appropriate, any need for treatment services. If treatment is indicated, the report will also state the type of service needed, i.e. outpatient treatment, residential treatment, etc. Referrals to appropriate community resources will be provided.