A.C.T.I.O.n addiction recovery resource center-aarrc ?bridging the GAP? Recovery community (aarrc-RC) - the action coalition/action addiction recovery resource center (aarrc) and its partner, families…

A.C.T.I.O.n addiction recovery resource center-aarrc ?bridging the GAP? Recovery community (aarrc-RC) - the action coalition/action addiction recovery resource center (aarrc) and its partner, families free will serve over 100 families by establishing the aarrc "bridging the GAP" recovery community (aarrc RC). The aarrc RC aims to foster a recovery culture and community of professional and peer support to engage individuals in the recovery process, and to build new infrastructure supporting a continuum of coordinated, evidence-based prss and RSS services that addresses the complex service needs of system-involved individuals and families. The program will be implemented through a formal partnership between aarrc and families free with commitments from key partners, including the ballad perinatal center, the department of children's services, the johnson county sheriff's department, the johnson county jail, and the carter county detention center. The project will also engage other collaborating organizations including government and civic leaders, community-based organizations, and faith communities. The population of focus will include johnson and carter county residents 18-60 years of age who have a history of substance use disorder (SUD) and who are at-risk for, or are currently involved with, the judicial or child welfare systems. The program aims to address the more complex recovery support needs of these system-involved adults to help them successfully navigate challenging life transitions, such as the perinatal period, family separation or reunification related to CPS involvement, or reentry into the community following incarceration. The program will establish identification and referral systems to recruit clients through partnerships with healthcare providers and county government systems. Clients will receive comprehensive case management services to help them navigate recovery services and resources. The project identifies four overarching goals and related objectives that focus on maximizing treatment effectiveness, preventing relapse or recidivism, helping individuals achieve stability and meaningful, long-term recovery. The core goals are to: (1) foster a recovery culture and social support network to raise awareness about addiction and recovery, reduce stigma, increase visibility of resources, and build networks of social support, (2) build local capacity and infrastructure to increase availability of peer recovery support services (prss) for at least 110 clients, (3) expand the continuum of coordinated recovery support services (RSS) addressing the complex needs of at least 110 system involved adults, and (4) establish a sustainability and replication plan to sustain the aarrc RC beyond the life of grant. The project targets a 20% increase in past-month abstinence and 30% increase in access to social support among case managed recovery clients, a 20% decrease in justice system involvement and 20% increase in rates of employment or education for justice involved clients, and a 10% reduction in DCS actions among DCS involved parents. The action recovery community is anticipated to reach approximately 110 unduplicated individuals over the 3-year grant funded period, enrolling 30 clients in year 1, 40 clients in year 2, and 40 clients in year 3.