Brief Intervention & Treatment for Elders (BRITE) (Title III-D Program)

Substance abuse screening and intervention program for community-dwelling older adults who are at-risk for and/or experiencing substance abuse problems. Substances include, alcohol, perscription medication, over- the- counter medication and illicit drug use. BRITE implements the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) initiative of the SAMHSA Center for Substance Abuse Treatment.

• Program Goals:
• -Substance abuse screening and intervention program for community-dwelling older adults who are at-risk for or experiencing substance abuse problems

 

• Target Audience:
• -Adults 55+

 

• Program Description: (4 Components)
• -Screening (6-question questionnaire)
• -Brief Intervention (1-5 sessions)
• -Brief Treatment that is solution-focused and goal-oriented (1-7 sessions)
• -Referral for specialized treatment services can occur

 

• Program Delivery:
• -Generalist provider or substance abuse specialist

 

• Costs to Implement Program:
• For information contact Dr. Larry Schonfeld

Contact information

• Larry Schonfeld, Ph.D., Professor and Interim Executive Director, Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL 33612
• Phone: (813) 974-1946
• Email: schonfel@usf.edu
• Website: http://brite.fmhi.usf.edu/BRITE.htm

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