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IDOC > Facilities > Adult > 1) Chain O'Lakes Correctional Facility > Substance Abuse Substance Abuse

Mental Health and Behavioral Management Director:
Gerald Vance
(317) 232-1593
jvance@idoc.in.gov

The Indiana Department of Correction's Substance Abuse Program has adopted the mission to provide effective substance abuse treatment in all of our facilities in order to reduce offender substance abuse, thus increasing their potential for successful reintegration into society. We provide assessments, education, treatment, and referrals appropriate to each offender's individualized needs within the constraints of available resources. We continue to develop and maintain a continuum of care, including linkages to the community.

Those who desire treatment must complete a request form, as treatment is voluntary. They will be admitted strictly by the order of their Earliest Possible Release Date (EPRD) with those offenders having the shorter amount of time first. Offenders must have sufficient time (determined by the facility) to complete the program to be enrolled. Those with insufficient time will be referred to a provider in their parole district for their treatment. The Admission Criteria includes:

  1. A documented significant history of substance abuse.
  2. Offenders will be admitted based upon their EPRD. Offenders who have started a program at one facility and are transferred to another facility will be placed at the top of the waiting list at the receiving facility unless they are disciplinary transfers, who must wait a minimum of 6 months to enter treatment.
  3. Transferred offenders with more than 2 years until their EPRD may be denied immediate access to services if their inclusion would prevent offenders with less than 2 years from receiving services.
  4. Offenders must be willing to sign and adhere to a behavioral contract, which includes a willingness to complete all homework assignments.
  5. Offenders demonstrating their only motivation for treatment is to receive a time cut, may be denied services.
  6. Offenders in treatment are subject to urine drug screens at any time.

A complete detailed list of the criteria is posted in all of the dormitories and is also available from the Substance Abuse Coordinator at each site.

Those offenders who successfully complete the Indiana Department of Correction substance abuse treatment program may receive time cuts totaling up to six months. To be eligible for the time cuts you must:

  1. Be in Credit Class 1 at the time of program completion;
  2. Have one year clear of any Class A conduct reports at the time of completion;
  3. Have one year clear of two Class B conduct reports at the time of completion; and
  4. Have one year clear of being found guilty as a Habitual Rule Violator.

12-Step support groups are available to all offenders at most sites throughout the State; however participation in these groups will not qualify or count toward achieving a time cut.