Saturday, May 17, 2025
5/17/2025
TCE/HIV - The PASOS (STEPS) Program will provide community-based substance abuse treatment and wrap-around support services for 120 young men and women ages 18-25 with a history of substance abuse/IDU and at risk of HIV infection. The purpose of the program is to expand substance abuse capacity and to enhance services delivery through greater access, service coordination and the introduction of medication-assisted treatment. PASOS services will include assessments, information and referrals, HIV/AIDS/hepatitis counseling, testing and pretreatment, restoration groups, individual, group and family counseling, specialized groups for men and women, introduction to 12- step programs and crisis intervention. The lead agency, Behavioral Health Network (BHN) will provide clinical treatment for substance abuse and support for buprenorphine treatment. Light of Restoration Ministries (LORM) will provide intensive case management, access to spiritual programs, prevention education, a drop-in center and support and access to a range of basic need programs to meet program participants' social needs. Holyoke Health Center (HIIC) offers buprenorphine administration and HIV/hepatitis services.
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