The district's jail-based substance abuse treatment program, also known as rsat, is a certified therapeutic CO-occurring disorders program that provides interventions and activities geared towards…

The district's jail-based substance abuse treatment program, also known as rsat, is a certified therapeutic CO-occurring disorders program that provides interventions and activities geared towards assisting the department of corrections (DOC) resident in stabilization and management of their CO-occurring disorders. The rsat program is certified by the district of columbia department of behavioral health to provide level 3.1 clinically managed low intensity substance use disorder treatment services for adults. The program's primary objectives are to provide a CO-occurring substance use program to improve substance use outcomes, provide continuity of care upon release, and decrease recidivism rates. Rsat supports the client in changing negative behavior patterns and reducing criminal behavior. The rsat program consists of four phases, with preliminary testing occurring before admission into the rsat program. Individuals are assessed in every stage before moving to the next phase to assess their readiness for treatment and compliance in living a substance-free life.