2026 ACA 156th Congress of Correction Pittsburgh_Program Book

Continuity of Care MATTERS: Leveraging Technology to Increase Post-Release Recovery Supports for Incarcerated Individuals Room 320 Primary Community of Focus: Substance Use Disorder Overview: This session will discuss how Allegheny County is using technology to improve continuity of care for people with substance use disorder (SUD) as they return to the community after incarceration. The MATTERS platform enables correctional and healthcare staff to quickly view appointment availability for community providers and submit referrals in minutes. MATTERS also provides follow up support, medication vouchers, transportation, and same day telemedicine to reduce barriers in accessing treatment after release. The session highlights how the program reduces burden on jail staff and promotes recovery by increasing

strategic, data informed improvements to client care at three levels: the individual, program management, and multi-program evaluation • See how this unique application of these instruments establishes a framework for evidence based, data informed decisions. Moderator: Maggie Agerton , MS, CAP, CCE, PMP, Chief of Substance Abuse Treatment, Florida Department of Corrections, Tallahassee, Florida Speakers: Bryan Bradford , New Jersey State Director, Gateway Foundation, Yardville, New Jersey; Duane Cummins , Missouri State Director, Gateway Foundation, Seymour, Missouri

WORKSHOPS Saturday, Aug. 1 ▼ 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

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