Pre-trial Intervention Program (PTIP)
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PRE-TRIAL IMPAIRED DRIVING INTERVENTION PROGRAM (PIDIP)
PRE-TRIAL DRUG INTERVENTION AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM (PDICSP)
Wheeler’s Pre-Trial Intervention Program (PTIP) serves individuals, ages 18+, arrested for driving/boating while intoxicated or possession of drugs or drug paraphernalia. The program includes assessment and assignment to either a 12-week psycho-educational group or treatment.
The program is designed to educate participants about the:
- Risks of operating a motor vehicle or boat while under the influence
- Physiological/psychological effects of substances
- Impact of substance use on social functioning
- Risk factors for continued use
- Substance use disease process
- Skill building techniques to reduce recidivism
- Opportunity and/or need for more intensive treatment
PTIP includes various exercises to help participants to:
- Increase their self-evaluation and skill practice
- Increase understanding of substances and use, including patterns and choices
- Decrease the risk of substance-related problems, including re-offending
This program serves adults in:
Greater Waterbury, Bristol, Greater New Britain, and statewide.
Your Starting Point: Individuals in this program are referred by the Probation, Parole, or Family Relations Unit of the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch, Court Support Services Division.
Locations
Main Office
40 Hart Street
New Britain, CT 06052
860.827.2043
326 Highland Avenue
Waterbury, CT 06708
203.597.1906
Funding Source
Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services