Florida Administrative Code › 65 - DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES › 65D - Substance Abuse Program › Chapter 65D-30 - SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES OFFICE › Section 65D-30.011 - Standards for Aftercare

Current through Reg. 50, No. 138; July 16, 2024
Aftercare involves structured services provided to
				  individuals who have completed an episode of treatment in a component and who
				  are in need of continued observation and support to maintain recovery.
				  Aftercare services help families and prosocial support systems reinforce a
				  healthy living environment for individuals with substance use disorders.
				  Relapse prevention education and strategies are important in assisting the
				  individual to recognize triggers and warning signs of regression. Activities
				  include individual participation in daily functions that were adversely
				  affected by substance use impairments before treatment. The provider shall
				  offer services outside normal business hours to accommodate individuals in
				  treatment. In addition to rule
				   65D-30.004, F.A.C., the
				  following standards apply to aftercare.
(1) Eligibility. Individuals who have
				successfully completed intensive inpatient treatment, residential treatment,
				day or night treatment with community housing, day or night treatment,
				intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient treatment, or medication-assisted
				treatment for opioid addiction are eligible for aftercare services.
(2) Services. For individuals participating
				under the Department of Corrections, the Department of Juvenile Justice, or the
				Department of Management Services programs, services shall be provided
				according to the conditions of the contract with the provider and the
				respective department. Otherwise, services shall be provided in accordance with
				the needs of the individual as identified in the aftercare plan as follows:
(a) Counseling with a focus on relapse
				prevention. Providers shall specify the type, frequency, and duration of
				counseling services to be provided to individuals who are eligible for
				aftercare. Special care shall be taken to ensure that the provider has flexible
				hours in order to meet the needs of individuals.
(b) Aftercare Plan. An aftercare plan shall
				be developed for each individual and the plan shall provide an outline of the
				goals to be accomplished during aftercare including regular counseling sessions
				and the need for ancillary services.
(c) Monitoring Progress. Providers shall
				monitor and document the progress of individuals involved in aftercare and
				shall review and update the aftercare plan to determine the need for additional
				services. Individuals shall be monitored with respect to attending
				appointments, potential for relapse, and results of counseling sessions and
				other contacts.
Providers shall refer individuals for other needed services
				  as specified in the aftercare plan. This shall include follow-up on all
				  referrals.
(d) Discharge
				Summary. A written discharge summary shall be completed for individuals who
				complete services or who leave the provider prior to completion of services.
				The discharge summary shall include the basis for the individual's discharge,
				the individual's progress and setbacks during treatment, and recommendations
				for further services.