The Integrated Co-Occurring Treatment (ICT) Model

Abstract

While integrated treatment programs have been developed and researched nationally for adults with co-occurring disorders of substance abuse and mental illness, little movement has been made on developing and field testing integrated programs that address the needs of youth with co-occurring disorders. This article will present one treatment model that has been developed and piloted in Ohio. The Integrated Co-Occurring Treatment (ICT) model focuses on youth with co-occurring disorders of mental health and substance abuse who have also been involved with the juvenile justice system. To date, the use of the ICT model has resulted in positive outcomes for both the youth and their

Key Words:

• Best practices
• co-occurring disorders
• dual diagnosis
• family involvement
• integrated treatment
• juvenile justice
• motivational interviewing
• stage-wise treatment
• substance abuse/mental illness
• system of care