The collaboration facilitates strategic planning and action, cross-training, and systemic responses. Affected clients and patients are referred for appropriate substance abuse services. Schools - The school system will train its faculty and staff, including truant officers, in identifying the signs and symptoms of substance abuse. They will establish a protocol for referring young people to treatment or appropriate services. Drug Courts - Drug court participants are matched to appropriate treatment, including education services.
Efforts are underway to identify sober housing sites for graduates.
Family Courts - Family members with substance abuse problems are identified through family court and referred to appropriate treatment and aftercare services. Police - Police document incidences of substance abuse, and provide information about referral, when appropriate. Community groups and police work together to identify and reduce substance abuse related crimes. Probation and Parole - Individuals in the criminal justice system are referred for appropriate support services including treatment, counseling, job training, placement and other elements of aftercare.