Revive to thrive expansion - the chris atwood foundation seeks to expand our revive to thrive peer support continuum that currently serves individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder…

Revive to thrive expansion - the chris atwood foundation seeks to expand our revive to thrive peer support continuum that currently serves individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder (SUD) throughout northern virginia, with a particular focus on low income and underserved populations. By utilizing our evidence based, best practice model of peer-to-peer outreach we serve individuals in all stages of substance use disorder, from active and chaotic substance use to long term recovery. The revive to thrive program manages the entire recovery journey of persons with substance use disorder. Through a variety of field-based, flexible community outreach tactics, our certified peer support specialists reach out to high-risk individuals with substance use disorder where they are in the community to offer our services. A team of certified peer support specialists counsel individuals regarding treatment options, harm reduction principles, and recovery support. If appropriate, immediate enrollment in a medication assisted treatment (mat) program will be initiated through one of our community partners. From there, the peer support specialist will guide program participants through the following services provided by the CAF as they fit that individual's unique needs: disease testing, treatment referrals and resource navigation with warm handoffs and enrollment support, assistance enrolling in healthcare, relapse prevention and recovery support, recovery housing assistance, employment and transportation assistance, the creation of customized wellness plan, family support group, linkage and scholarships to online family education academy, and linkage to private peer family recovery coaches. This highly personalized and peer-centered approach is an evidence-based method that prevents overdose and the spread of disease, reduces recidivism and substance use, and increases rates of recovery and other positive health outcomes. Over the next three years our goal is to reach 1,500 unduplicated individuals (500 annually), providing (1) increased access to peer recovery support services and (2) increased health and recovery literacy, completing the following measurable objectives: 1. By the end of the three year grant period, the CAF will provide peer recovery support services to 1,500 individuals with SUD in northern virginia. 2. By the end of the three year grant period, the CAF will provide 3,000 overdose reversal kits to individuals in northern virginia with SUD. 3. By the end of the three year grant period, 300 individuals in northern virginia with SUD will be placed in recovery housing. 4. By the end of the three year grant period, 80%, or 1,200 revive to thrive members will demonstrate increased knowledge to promote optimal health.