Peer Integration Into Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and Other Jail-Based Treatment Programs

To achieve positive outcomes, peer recovery support services to address opioid and other substance misuse are increasingly offered across diverse criminal justice settings, including within medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and other jail-based treatment programs.

This webinar will:

• Describe MAT and other jail-based treatment programs and how they integrate peer specialists
• Identify changes to organizational practices and procedures necessary for the successful integration of peer work
• Discuss training for peer specialists and departmental staff to prepare for peer services
• Explore important stakeholder partnerships
• Describe outcomes of programs to date