Sweetser has expanded its participation in the OPTIONS (Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach, Naloxone, and Safety) initiative, adding two counties—Somerset and Kennebec—to the list of those we serve.
OPTIONS, which is a partnership with the Maine Office of Behavioral Health, aims to improve the health of Mainers who use substances by using harm reduction strategies, supporting recovery, and providing referrals for services.
Sweetser already has licensed behavioral health clinicians in York, Cumberland, Lincoln, Knox, Waldo, and Sagadahoc counties who work with law enforcement agencies, emergency services, and community partners to engage in post-overdose follow-up, help with referrals, offer community outreach, provide short-term counseling interventions, and distribute Naloxone.
“We look forward to serving these areas and learning more about the communities,” said Alyssa Pelchat, Director of Crisis Services. “There is no shortage of work to be done, and we feel confident that we can replicate the successes we have found in other locations in ways unique to these regions.”
For more information: https://www.sweetser.org/programs-services/services-for-adults/crisis-services/options-initiative-at-sweetser/