Sunday, May 19, 2024
5/19/2024
The Matrix Institute will expand and enhance treatment to 604 opioid-dependent, IDU to reduce drug use and the subsequent risk of HIV and hepatitis transmission, increase access to care for coexisting behavioral health, HIV, hepatitis, and other medical conditions in a predominantly African-American/Hispanic community in South Los Angeles. Enhanced, evidence-based services include Matrix Model groups, Seeking Safety treatment for women, and Motivational Interviewing to address resistance to HIV and hepatitis testing and recognition of HIV risk behaviors, to help initiate change in alcohol or other drug use, and to promote positive lifestyle change. On-site rapid HIV testing, and hepatitis B and C testing will be offered to all participants with counseling and referral to medical treatment as needed. The target population will be approximately 80% African-American and Hispanic, 45% female, and having heroin use histories of nearly 20 years on the average. Expanded services will provide ongoing treatment to a census of 60 clients at any time, with a total of 180 receiving treatment over the 5 years of funding. Enhanced services will be provided to 424 clients over the five-year funding period, with 184 in the first year and 60 each year thereafter. Goals of this project include: HIV and hepatitis B and C testing and counseling to at least 80% of the total expected clients served who do not have public or private insurance, with case management for clients who test preliminary and confirmatory positive; a reduction in injection drug use of greater than 50% at 6-month follow-up; a change in abstinence from drugs and alcohol of more than 75% at 6 months; an increase in employment/education involvement of at least 25% at 6 months; an improvement in those reporting no alcohol or illegal drug-related health, behavioral, or social consequences after 6 months of at least 40%; and increased access to primary care and mental health services.
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