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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I go to obtain
information on treatment programs and facilities in my city/state/area?
SAMHSA offers a substance abuse facility locator you can use to locate
programs and facilities. http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/facilitylocatordoc.htm. Here, you can
type in your city and state to locate an agency in your area.
SAMHSA also offers a list of agencies that provide help for substance
abuse. This list includes web site addresses as well as contact
information.
http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ufds/abusedirectors
Where can I go to obtain information on TASC programs and facilities in
my city/state/area?
National TASC is not a treatment referral agency and cannot make specific
recommendations to individual treatment facilities. However, a list of
National TASC program members is provided under the agency directory in
our membership section.
What work does the National TASC office perform?
National TASC is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to promoting the
exchange of ideas, information and research concerning TASC agencies.
National TASC assists in developing professional competence in the
operation of TASC and related services. National TASC promotes
alternatives to incarceration and advocates on behalf of its membership on
a national basis. Recent activities include research, data analysis and
information to individuals, criminal justice professionals, academics, and
public and private agencies.
What kind of issues does National TASC address?
National TASC promotes a program model to reduce addiction driven by
crime. Areas of emphasis include:
* Linking federal, state, and local criminal justice systems to community
based treatment programs.
* Recognizing agencies, communities and individuals as critical resources
in managing large numbers of substance abusing offenders.
* Promoting the clinical use of science based interventions that enhance
mental health, abstinence, and lawful behavior of persons under justice
supervision.
* Supporting access to treatment for those involved in justice systems
including screening, assessment, case management, and support services.
* Restoring the rights of justice-involved individuals such as voting,
access to housing, education, and employment, upon successful completion
of supervision.
How can I find out about employment opportunities in TASC related
programs?
National TASC posts employment opportunities as they become available to
us. Please see the employment bulletin board on this web site. Many of the
federal and other agencies listed in our links section include employment
listings on their web sites.
What information is available for persons who have no insurance or
money for treatment?
The following phone numbers are available to help find funded or low cost
treatment:
* 1-800-662-HELP
* 1800-662-9832 (Espanol)
* 1-800-228-0427 (TDD)
The Department of Health and Human Services web site provides answers to
frequently asked questions by families about facilities that accept
court-ordered clients. Their web site address is http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/faq.htm.
How can I obtain printed information published by National TASC?
TASC programs are referenced in a number of different kinds of documents.
For a list of references from various sources, see our resources section.
Where can a student or researcher find more information about the
criminal justice system, offenders, and TASC programs?
The National Criminal Justice Reference Service web site provides a list
of documents related to TASC programs and to offender treatment services.
Go to www.ncjrs.org
for more information.
The National Institute of Corrections web site provides a list of
documents related to substance abusing offenders in corrections programs.
Call 1-800-877-1461 or visit the NIC web site at www.nicic.gov .
How can I get information about grant program funding?
The U.S. Department of Justice web site provides information on funding
opportunities at http://www.samhsa.gov/ .
The SAMHSA web site is another place that provides useful information on
grant program funding. Their web site address is http://www.samhsa.gov/funding/funding.html.
What are the benefits of an NTASC membership?
Membership in the National Consortium of TASC programs earns you and your
organization:
● Member discounts on TASC sponsored events
● Eligibility for Executive Board and Advisory Board membership
● Emailed Newsletter
● Legislative Alerts
● Special Policy and Research Publications
● 10% discount on participating or exhibiting at National TASC Conferences
● Program Membership Certificate
● Priority status for attendance at National Training Conference
● Opportunities to submit articles for publication in our newsletter
● Ability to advertise nationally on our website
● Listing in online membership guide
● Member Contact Directories
● Volume pricing for Drug Screening Test Kits through a special agreement
between National TASC and ABM . (see website for details)
● Advocacy and policy support of the National TASC offices in the Metro
Washington area with respect to federal health and justice initiatives
● National TASC Legislative Priorities
● Information about policy, funding and other development opportunities
● Support and assistance for developing State TASC Associations
Who would I contact with a question of concern involving National TASC
or related TASC programs?
For any further questions or concerns, contact:
National TASC
Phone: (202) 293-8657
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