Show your support for those in recovery by shining a purple light in September for National Recovery Month. You can pick up your lightbulb at the August 31 International Overdose […]
Our goal is to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal of prescription medications and to educate the public about safe use, storage, and disposal of medications to […]
It’s time for another epic showdown on the ice between the MadCity Police hockey team and Madison Fire hockey team, followed by a special military all-star game at Madison Ice […]
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 22. Stop by one of these locations between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to drop off unwanted, unused or outdated prescription […]
Falls among older adults are the #1 cause of injury death in Wisconsin. Falls are not a normal part of aging and can be prevented! Join us to learn about […]
This event will focus on falls prevention strategies for African American adults 60+. Falls among older adults are the #1 cause of injury death in the state of Wisconsin. Falls […]
Help prevent prescription painkiller misuse and overdose in Dane County. Join us for MedDrop Sunday hosted by the African American Opioid Coalition (AAOC) for a prescription drug take back event […]
Struggling with addiction and looking for support? Join Safe Communities peer providers for a FREE cookout picnic and Learn about resources available to you Be in the company of people who […]
Help prevent prescription painkiller misuse and overdose in Dane County. Join us for MedDrop Sunday hosted by the African American Opioid Coalition (AAOC) for a prescription drug take back event […]
Struggling with addiction and looking for support? Join Safe Communities peer providers for a FREE cookout picnic and Learn about resources available to you Be in the company of people who […]
Help prevent prescription painkiller misuse and overdose in Dane County. Join us for MedDrop Sunday hosted by the African American Opioid Coalition (AAOC) for a prescription drug take back event […]
Struggling with addiction and looking for support? Join Safe Communities peer providers for a FREE cookout picnic and Learn about resources available to you Be in the company of people who […]
RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE
Safe communities has complied a list of abbreviation definitions for finding the right treatment for you.
MAT: Medication for Addiction Treatment.
OP: Outpatient Treatment – person lives at home or in the community, attends. individual and group therapy, these can include or not include MAT.
IOP: Intensive Outpatient Treatment – person lives at home or in the community, attends individual and extended groups, 9-12 hours a week.
Residential: person lives at the facility for a period of at least 14 days, some last as many as 45 days.
PHP: Partial Hospitalization Program is a structured mental health treatment program that runs for several hours each day, three to five days per week.
DBT: Dialectical behavior therapy is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that integrates mindfulness techniques.
