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SPECIAL CONNECTIONS
A Substance Abuse Program for Pregnant Substance Using Women
....helping women to have a healthy pregnancy, and a healthy,
drug-free baby.
Special Connections is a drug and alcohol assessment and
treatment program for pregnant women who have a history of
alcohol or other substance abuse.
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Goals of Special Connections
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To produce a healthy infant from the pregnancy
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To reduce or stop the substance using behavior of the
pregnant woman during and after her pregnancy
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To maintain the family unit -the mother, infant, and
other family members and to promote a safe child rearing
environment
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Program Services
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In-depth multi-disciplinary assessment of pregnant woman
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Individualized intensive treatment plan
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Individualized counseling
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Group counseling
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Information on nutrition, infant development, parenting,
child safety, and health care
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Urine screening and monitoring
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Referral to appropriate aftercare and ongoing support
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Eligibility
Treatment services are available for pregnant women who
are Medicaid eligible.
All clients must:
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Be medically verified as pregnant
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Acknowledge the use of substance use during pregnancy
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Participate in appropriate prenatal care during pregnancy
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All Services Are Private, Personal and Confidential
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Specialized Women’s Services
A program for women with dependent children, and women who have
completed the Special Connections Program. This program works
with women and their children to develop coping skills, life skills,
and life management skills. Group, family and individual sessions are
provided throughout the minimum 12-week course on a sliding fee scale.
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Referral Process
Health, mental health, education, law enforcement and other human
service providers who work with pregnant women are encouraged to
refer any substance using pregnant woman to a Special Connections’
site for a risk assessment. Special Connections’ providers will
work closely with other community service agencies to strengthen
treatment success for the pregnant woman and to enhance the outcome
of a healthier baby. Clients needing services beyond the scope of
Special Connections will be referred to the appropriate treatment
and service providers.
Cost
Treatment services are provided for women on Medicaid or
eligible for Medicaid. Services for non-Medicaid eligible
pregant women, are provided on a sliding fee scale.
Special Connections/Specialized Women Services
(719) 545-1181 EXT.155
Or contact us at any of our other facilities.
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