Evaluation of Maine DOC’s Medication-Assisted Treatment Pilot Program

Authors

Mary Lindsey Smith PhD, MSW, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Cutler Institute for Health and Social PolicyFollow
George Shaler MPH, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Cutler Institute for Health and Social PolicyFollow
Olivia Dooley MPA, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Cutler Institute for Health and Social Policy
Evelyn Ali BS, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Cutler Institute for Health and Social PolicyFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

Winter 2-28-2020

Keywords

medication-assisted treatment, MAT, opioid, correction, opioid use disorder

Abstract

The Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine was contracted by the Maine Department of Corrections to conduct an independent evaluation of the rollout of the Maine Department of Corrections MAT pilot program. This program evaluation was designed to offer a summative assessment of the implementation experience; to document programmatic policies and procedures to examine whether and/or how these approaches affect program delivery; and to provide feedback to Maine DOC and other key stakeholders to help guide the refinement and expansion of the delivery of MAT in Maine correctional facilities.

Funding Organization

Maine Department of Corections

Recommended Citation

Smith M.L., Shaler, G., Dooley, O., Ali, E., Evaluation of Maine DOC Medication-Assisted Treatment Pilot Program. Portland, ME: University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Cutler Institute; February 28, 2020.