The New York State Office of Alcoholism
and Substance Abuse Services (NYS OASAS) today announced $10.5 million
in new funding to support the creation of up to six Recovery Community
and Outreach Centers in communities across New York. These new centers,
funded by NYS OASAS, will provide supports for individuals and families
who are recovering from a substance abuse disorder, or are seeking
recovery services.
“New Yorkers recovering from addiction
will have every opportunity to succeed with the state-of-the-art
services and supports offered at these new recovery and outreach
centers,” said NYS OASAS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez.
“These locally-based centers will prove to be a valuable resource for
communities throughout the state by offering a diverse range of recovery
support services to help individuals in recovery improve their health
and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full
potential.”
The new recovery centers will offer
information and education to the community on how to access addiction
treatment support; assist with the navigation of insurance and treatment
issues; provide wellness information and activities to foster a
lifetime of wellness for individuals, families and community members;
and engage peers and volunteers to assist those in recovery on their
path toward wellness.
“OASAS is committed to the development of a recovery-oriented system of care for all New Yorkers,” said González-Sánchez.
“These new Recovery Community and Outreach Centers will create a
network of services right in the local area so that services can be
accessed close to home and individuals and families who are working
toward recovery from a substance use disorder feel supported in their
on-going journey.”
The goal of these centers is to improve
outcomes for individuals in treatment for substance use disorders,
including increasing employment, fostering social connections, and
promoting stable housing, while also reducing substance use, improving
mental health outcomes, and decreasing criminal justice involvement. The
funding will be available through a Request for Proposal administered
by NYS OASAS. The up to six sites that are selected through the RFP will
receive annual funding for five years.
The Recovery Community and Outreach
Centers will provide a community-based, non-clinical setting that is
safe, welcoming and alcohol/drug-free for any member of the community.
Each recovery center will respond to the local area’s specific needs
related to obtaining substance abuse treatment services and addiction
recovery supports. The centers will promote long-term recovery through
skill building, recreation, wellness education, employment readiness,
civic restoration opportunities, and other social activities. Services
are to be accessible not only during the daytime hours, but also during
evening and weekends, to meet the needs of individuals and families who
may be in need of assistance at varying hours.
These new centers will represent diverse
geographic locations and address local and regional needs across the
state. Stakeholders from those communities will be engaged in
identifying local resources regarding treatment, prevention and recovery
supports for individuals within their respective communities. Recovery
center staff will provide assistance to individuals and families to help
them navigate the addiction treatment system and secure insurance
coverage for various levels of addiction treatment. The centers will
also provide an opportunity for individuals and families to connect with
peers who are going through similar challenges so that they can benefit
from shared experiences and commitment to common goals for recovery.
Access to peer advocates, recovery coaches, and addiction peer
specialists through these recovery centers also will be provided to
further enhance the recovery process.
Interested communities and non-profit
community-based organizations can learn additional information about the
Recovery Community and Outreach Centers and apply by visiting the NYS
OASAS website at this link.
\New Yorkers struggling with an
addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by
calling the State’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline,
1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369).
A list of addiction treatment providers available throughout the state is available here.
For information about combating heroin use and prescription opioid drug abuse, visit New York State’s #CombatHeroin website. Information about anti-opioid overdose medication training is available here.
For tools to use in talking to a young person about preventing alcohol or drug use, visit the State’s Talk2Prevent website here.
Source: New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services
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