We at UConn Health, (Farmington campus) are hoping to collaborate with anyone who can help us spread the word of our program to outreach to youthful (ages 14-21) individuals who may benefit from our free, highly effective research treatment for alcohol and/or substance use of any kind, including marijuana use, from mild to severe use.
Please pass along this information in addition to our website: Youth Recovery Program | Department of Psychiatry
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Individuals may be eligible if they:
- Are 14-21 years old
- Might have a need for alcohol and/or drug use treatment, and
- Are not currently receiving treatment for alcohol/drug concerns only. Mental Health therapy is fine.
- Are able to attend the following appointments in person or online:
- 8 free weekly CBT-MET group therapy
- 2 free individual sessions
- Research intake and follow ups (compensation up to $250)
There is no medication involved in this study, just counseling (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)), all conducted in-person at our Farmington campus or online with extremely experienced clinicians and research staff.
Please note:
- Compensation is up to $250 for all completed research appointments.
-All 10 sessions of treatment are provided at no cost and health insurance is not needed.
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Study eligibility will be decided through a 15-minute telephone screener.
· Eligible participants will complete an Intake Assessment followed by the 10 weeks of therapy.
· Participants will complete questionnaires at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months following the onset of treatment.
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Directed by Dr. Yifrah Kaminer
Profile: https://facultydirectory.uchc.edu/profile?profileId=Kaminer-Yifrah
Dr. Kaminer is happy to provide presentations/workshops, podcasts for your organization at no cost.
He has been engaged in clinical substance use treatment for 30+ years and research collaboration with Wheeler Clinic, The Bridge, DCF, The Village in Hartford, Catholic Charities, several universities/colleges, many high-schools and Juvenile Justice System/agencies in Hartford County and North-Central Connecticut.
Please send this page to any interested parties.
To receive more information, please
Contact: 959-529-4538 or
Email: YouthRecoveryProgram@uchc.edu
*All calls and emails are confidential*
Please mention the InTEGRA Program.
IRB # 024-054-1
For more information, contact: Marla Genova at genova@uchc.edu