Case Management for Substance Use

It can be quite challenging for those with substance use disorders. Individuals with substance use disorders (SUDs) commonly have concurrent mental and physical health problems and face multiple barriers to treatment. Many individuals struggle with homelessness, job loss, lack family support, lack financial stability, and may have criminal justice involvement, in addition to the struggles of addiction.

This session will focus on the effective use of case management services for individuals with substance use disorders. Topics will include social determinates of health (SDOH) and why SDOH are important to understand and address the barriers to treatment/recovery. Additionally, the session will discuss the differences between case management and care management, the types of case management models, why case management is important to the addiction treatment and recovery, with best practices.

Pam Olier, MSW LCSW, Social Work Faculty, University of Wyoming Family Medicine Residency Program