Residential Dual Diagnosis Treatment (RDDT)

RDDT is a program for adults who suffer from severe substance use disorder(s) along with chronic mental illness(s) as well as a history of felony criminal conduct.  It is a phased program that typically requires 120 days to complete.  It is designed to: 

• Improve the person’s emotional stability.
• Stabilize and maintain remission of substance use disorders.
• Help the person develop necessary skills for emotional regulation.
• Develop and practice prosocial behaviors.

RDDT incorporates specific, evidence based treatment curriculum tailored to address substance abuse, trauma, and criminogenic risk reduction.  Treatment includes mental health, substance abuse, and psychiatric evaluations to create an individualized and person-centered plan for treatment.  RDDT is heavily structured and offers around-the-clock supervision with a variety of counseling, education, and therapy services.  Treatment consists of 12-14 hours a week of group therapy, individual therapy, targeted case management, and vocational services aimed at developing the skills necessary for successful continuation of treatment in a lower level of care.  Typically, upon completion of RDDT people are referred to an Enhanced Outpatient Program for continued care.

Individuals admitted into this program must have been specifically assessed as appropriate for RDDT placement.  Typically these assessments are performed by the Criminal Justice system.