title: Residential treatment: linkage with community drug treatment programs.
abstract: The realization that the program and services offered at the residential treatment center were not fully effective for some clients with multiple problems was an emotionally wrenching, but unavoidable, process. As the need for outside community substance-abuse referrals continues, it is important that ongoing relationships among agencies be established and nurtured. Dilemmas in creating these relationships have to be expected by all involved. Ways to resolve these problems must be put in place as quickly as they occur. Windows of opportunity to help residential treatment center clients with drug and alcohol problems must be recognized early on in treatment to ensure optimal services. Agencies must coordinate and cooperate with each other to be in position to seize these opportunities when they arise.
authors.affiliation: Pleasantville Cottage School, NY.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Meyers
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Moss
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000437:Alcoholism / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D012114:Residential Treatment; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation*