Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment Reaction Paper

Please complete a 3-5 page reaction paper addressing the following areas:

Understanding how co-occurring disorders treatment operates in a larger multi-level/multi-organizational system is critical for program sustainability.

• Describe the 6 common characteristics of multi-level/multi-organizational systems.
• What top 3 things need to be considered when ensuring service sustainability of a co-occurring treatment program?

It is suggested that you use headings to address each bulleted item. This will help to ensure that you cover all of what is asked for this assignment.

Please make sure that your paper is written in the appropriate APA format, including specific references to the learning resources used in its preparation.

Resources:

Textbook:

Please read Chapter 9 & 10 in this course text:

Designing, Implementing, and Managing Treatment Services for Individuals with Co-Occurring Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders – Blueprints for Action

Please read Chapter 5 in this course Supplemental Reading Resource:

Report To Congress On The Prevention And Treatment Of Co-Occurring Substance Abuse Disorders And Mental Disorders

Additional Resources:

• Financing Co-Occurring Treatment Services.doc