Supporting Treatment Access and Recovery Through Linkage and Support

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, WORCESTER · Jan 27, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, titled "Supporting Treatment Access and Recovery Through Linkage and Support," is looking to help people who have both mental health disorders and substance use disorders. The study will involve 208 participants over three years and aims to compare two different types of support: one that includes a comprehensive team approach called MISSION and another that offers support through a Peer Specialist. The goal is to see which method better helps individuals improve their treatment engagement, reduce substance use, and enhance their mental health.

To join this trial, you need to be at least 18 years old and have both a substance use disorder (like problems with alcohol or drugs) and a mental health disorder (such as depression or anxiety). Participants should not be receiving other intensive treatments for these issues at the time. If you join, you can expect to receive either the MISSION approach or the Peer Specialist support, and both methods are designed to help you on your path to recovery. It's important to note that individuals who are in an acute crisis, like being very suicidal or needing immediate medical attention, won't be eligible to participate.

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ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Are 18 or older;
• • Have a COD (1 or more substance use disorders (e.g., alcohol and illicit substances), and a mental health disorder (including depression, anxiety, trauma related disorders, bipolar, and/or schizophrenia);
• • Are in the Hub; and
• • Are not engaged in other ongoing multi-component treatment for COD with a behavioral health treatment provider or have not seen their provider for at least 3 months.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • We will exclude individuals who are acutely psychotic, acutely suicidal with a plan, or homicidal
• • Or with concurrent severe alcohol use disorder or high dose benzodiazepine requiring detoxification.