Welcome to the GAIN Information Website for Providers!
This page includes links to tools, resources and requirements for DCF funded substance abuse treatment providers required to use the Global Appraisal of Individual Needs (GAIN). Click on the links below to access GAIN information specific to your needs.
Data Management
GAIN ABS Forms and Resources
GAIN ABS Manuals
GAIN Contacts
GAIN-Q3 Response Cards
GAIN-Q3 Training Information
HELP Documents
Instruments and Materials
ENGLISH Tools
SPANISH Tools
Trainings for Providers
DATA MANAGEMENT
CTDCF Processing Timeline
Data Manager Manual
Site Profiles Guide
GAIN ABS FORMS and RESOURCES
GAIN ABS Demo
GAIN ABS Access & Management
How to obtain a GAIN ABS Account
GAIN ABS MANUALS
Getting Started with GAIN ABS
User Manual
GAIN CONTACTS
ABS Support E-mail (or call 309-451-7777)
GAIN Administration E-mail
Chestnut's GAIN Webpage
HELP DOCUMENTS
GAIN Data Manager Monthly Checklist_5th
Top 5 GAIN Edits_Q3
Rekeying Assessments in GAIN ABS
Updating GAIN Edits
Additional resources can be found at: https://chestnut.box.com/v/DataManagementMaterials
INSTRUMENTS and MATERIALS
ENGLISH Tools
GAIN-Q3 Calendar 2019-2020
GAIN-Q3 Followup Lite
GAIN-Q3 Intake Lite Plus
GAIN-Q3 MI Lite
GAIN-Q3 3.2 Manual
GAIN-Q3 Response Cards
GAIN-Q3 Calendar 2019-2020 - Español
GAIN-Q3-Lite- Plus - Español
GAIN-Q3-MI-Lite - Español
If you need information related to the GAIN that is not available through this website, please contact Melissa.Sienna@ct.gov for assistance. For general questions about the GAIN you may also contact Chestnut Health Systems at gaininfo@chestnut.org.