SUPPORT for ME Assessment of Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Services Current Infrastructure and Future Needs: Findings from the SUPPORT for ME Youth Survey (Condensed)

Authors

Evelyn Ali BS, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Cutler InstituteFollow
Katie Rosingana BA, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler InstituteFollow
Mary Lindsey Smith PhD, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler InstituteFollow

Document Type

Report

Publication Date

7-2021

Abstract

In 2019, Maine’s Department of Health & Human Services received a $2.1 million grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) SUPPORT Act, establishing the SUPPORT for ME initiative within the Office of MaineCare Services. The primary goal of this planning grant is to increase MaineCare providers’ capacity to deliver Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery services for Medicaid beneficiaries. In collaboration with Maine DHHS, the Cutler Institute conducted a survey for youth and young adults in Maine as part of a needs assessment for the SUPPORT for ME initative. The data collection goals of the survey aligned with those of the virtual Community Focus Groups held for the needs assessment, which were conducted regionally by Public Health District. The primary aims of the Youth & Young Adult Survey were to: (1) identify perceptions of SUD treatment and recovery services in the community, especially regarding access and care provision; (2) examine the barriers and facilitators to engaging youth and young adults with substance use disorders in treatment and ongoing recovery; and (3) understand best way to facilitate ongoing information exchange between youth and young adults and DHHS about SUPPORT for ME initiative For more information, please contact Lindsey Smith at m.lindsey.smith@maine.edu

Comments

This project was supported by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $2,144,225 with 100 percent funded by CMS/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CMS/HHS, or the U.S. Government. The Maine Department of Health & Human Services Office of Behavioral Health provided funding for this summary product.

Recommended Citation

Ali, E., Rosingana, K., & Smith, ML. (2021). SUPPORT for ME Assessment of Substance Use Treatment and Recovery Services Current Infrastructure and Future Needs: Findings from the SUPPORT for ME Youth Survey (Condensed). University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler Institute, Substance Use Research and Evaluation Unit.