Programs

MITT Program
(Mother's and Infants in Treatment Together)

MITT’s underlying philosophy is to foster changes in high-risk, substance-abusing women by offering effective treatment and at the same time, reduce the risk of infant maltreatment by protecting and nurturing the safety and developmental capacity of infants. Treatment focus includes acknowledgement of their historical and current social experiences (such as childhood trauma, domestic violence, and guilt and shame associated with the stigmatization of addiction). At the same time we will assist in meeting their special needs related to reproduction and their responsibilities as primary caregivers. Additionally, a residential environment where women live with their infants will provide the opportunity to model appropriate familial relationships and to impact practical skills.
The treatment will be child-focused, helping women to have safer pregnancies and healthier babies, become better parents, bond with their infants, and assure infants receive appropriate developmental interventions and support. In addition to providing traditional counseling, relapse prevention, and self-help services for alcohol and drug problems, MITT will arrange for multiple on and off site services, such as, prenatal and postpartum medical care for the mothers, training in parenting and life skills, Mommy and me group and other case management services.