Senior Services
Phone: (860) 714-3702
Go to Senior Outreach Program
The goals of the program are to provide specialized treatment to men and women age 60 and above. Residential detoxification for the elderly population accommodates the district medical needs of this population including a more frequent nursing assessment during the
withdrawal period. This period is often longer than for the younger client and requires adjusting of the frequency and dosage of
withdrawal medication. Vital signs are required more frequently due to histories of cardiac disease. Partial-to-complete nursing care is often needed due to the
withdrawal and/or debilitated state of the elderly. Nutritional and dietary needs differ
with this population; special diets (soft, ADA, bland, etc.) and nutritional supplements are
therefore offered to the client.
Program exceptions are allowed for this population
of clients, as they require more time at rest and so are excused from groups and self-help meetings until they are stronger. They also require more time in getting to meals, as well as more time in the actual eating of the meals.
Groups are offered to this population as they have little tolerance for the younger, more aggressive, clients and have their own issues to discuss. Therefore, age-specific groups will continue in the Detoxification Center and Alternate Living Center. Assessments to determine referral appropriateness to the ALC for elderly persons will be done by the Detoxification counseling staff and Senior Outreach Coordinator. The ALC will continue with its elderly-specific intensive care management for this population. Expansion of services will include ten (10) designated elderly beds. These groups run for approximately 45 minutes three times a week. Admission to this service is the same as for all ADRC programs as well as access and referrals.
Senior Outreach Program
56 Coventry Street
Hartford, CT 06112
Phone: (860) 714-3702
Program
Description: Identify and offer assistance to increased numbers of substance abusers age 55
and older in the North Central Region. Substance abusers and providers will be
offered education about substance abuse and the elderly, prevention techniques,
intervention strategies and treatment referrals. This will be accomplished by
employing traditional and non-traditional methods with emphasis on the
non-traditional approach.
Target Population: All persons 55 and older, Senior community groups, geriatric health care
workers, volunteers, human service and allied health personnel, social work
students and families.
Access: The Senior Outreach Coordinator can be reached Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00
PM, EST, by calling (860) 714-3702.
Referrals: Accepted from any North Central provider and from individuals. Referrals are
provided to treatment, housing, entitlements, medical clinics and outpatient
centers.
Activities: Coordination and assistance accorded to case managers and social workers in a
collaborative effort with this population; facilitate elderly groups in Senior
housing facilities, and educate / inform providers of available services for the
elderly substance abuser.
ADRC Program links:
Alcohol and Drug Recovery
Centers, Inc.
500 Blue Hills Avenue
6th Floor - Administration
Hartford, CT 06112