Convene EUP-ORC consortium members and key stakeholders including health care providers, behavioral health and treatment providers, Peer Recovery mentors and alternative treatment providers to contribute to resource guide and recovery best practices. Create a resource guide of substance misuse prevention, treatment and recovery best practices, programs and policies develop and maintain a Peer Recovery Coach database of employment and volunteer opportunities document and update on EUP-ORC website. annually.
Responsible Party:
Project Director and Associate
Expected Outcomes:
Guidelines posted EUP-ORC websites. Database built.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Members meet, review and approve resource guide and meet annually to modify and update. Number of website hits via analytics.
Educates EUP-ORC members on Multiple Pathways to Recovery and options in their local areas.
Responsible Party:
Program Associate
Expected Outcomes:
75% of Consortium member sites have an appropriate member attend a Multiple Pathways to Recovery webinar.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Number of people viewing the webinar provided by Zoom analytics.
Lead the development of a Recovery Community Organization (RCO); develop its own mission, vision and governance structure independent of the EUP-ORC Consortium; apply to the Association of Recovery Community Organizations and connect with appropriate funding streams.
Responsible Party:
Project Director and Associate
Expected Outcomes:
One (1) RCO is developed in the region.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Number of RCOs in region.
Partner with Great Lakes Recovery, NorthCare and LPH’s to offer one CCAR training per year to build Peer Recovery Coach capacity within the region. Project Associate will partner with organizations within EUP-ORC region on marketing efforts to promote and recruit participants for CCAR training.
Responsible Party:
Project Associate
Expected Outcomes:
Increase CCAR trained Peer Recovery Coaches within the region by 80%. Three (1) CCAR trainings are held in targeted counties resulting in over 15 Recovery Coaches trained during FY 21-23.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Tracking number of participants. Number of recovery coaches. Tracking number of new marketing opportunities and participants.
Collaborate with GLRC to advance effective outreach and education to the 5 hospitals in the EUP-ORC region and promote the use of Project ASSERT, a collaborative model to improve Emergency Department (ED) care of other drug related illness and injuries.
Responsible Party:
Project Associate
Expected Outcomes:
5 EUP-ORC hospitals receive information regarding an ED-based intervention to increase access to primary care, preventive services, and the substance abuse treatment system.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
5 EUP-ORC hospitals contacted
Coordinate funding for two (2) existing Peer Recovery Coaches, per year, to receive their Michigan Community Health Worker Alliance (MiCHWA) Community Health Worker (CHW) certification allowing for a more holistic view of case management for SUD/OUD patients.
Responsible Party:
Project Associate
Expected Outcomes:
Six (6) existing Peer Recovery Coaches receive their MiCHWA CHW certification over the three-year funding cycle.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Number of peer recovery coaches obtaining certification provided by MiCHWA. (MiCHWA database).
Complete an environmental scan of EUP-ORC Region’s capacity and need for Peer Recovery Support (PRS) in broader settings; create key partner workgroup to establish operational aspects of PRS; provide environmental scan results, pathways and discussion on how Peer Recovery Support can be integrated into area programs, health services, etc. in the EUP-ORC Region.
Responsible Party:
Project Director and Associate
Expected Outcomes:
Key partner workgroup established. 50% increase Peer Recovery Support services in EUP-ORC region.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Number of workgroup meetings conducted; Number of members of workgroup. Number of PRS services in EUP-ORC region
Develop and maintain evidence-based and/or best practices for affordable treatment and recovery support services for SUD/OUD, including home, community-based and case management services through the engagement with the Michigan Health Improvement Alliance (MiHIA) and the resources available through their Comprehensive Opioid Strategy Map.
Responsible Party:
Project Director and Associate
Expected Outcomes:
Information posted and maintained on EUP-ORC website.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Number of website hits via analytics.
Work to promote expansion of services in the county jail settings to include a Peer Recovery Coach to implement case management services for individuals with OUD/SUD.
Responsible Party:
Project Associate
Expected Outcomes:
Individuals being released from county jail will be better connected to social service supports and treatment opportunities.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Number of individuals who received peer recovery/support services when leaving incarceration (reported by participating county jails).
Collaborate with Great Lakes Recovery Center Offender Success Program to promote the Regional Forum on “Re-entry and Employment” on an annual basis.
Responsible Party:
Project Associate
Expected Outcomes:
Attend annual meeting
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Number of meetings attended.
Apply for a minimum of three grants related to recovery house during the 3-year project period.
Responsible Party:
Project Director
Expected Outcomes:
Applied for 3 recovery housing related grants.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Number of grants received.
Develop a five-county taskforce to develop and implement new SUD/OUD transitional and recovery housing and transportation resources in each county based on environment scan results. Taskforce members will include representation from consortium members, co
Responsible Party:
Project Director in coordination with Medical Director
Expected Outcomes:
Taskforce developed. 20% increase in recovery housing.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Number of recovery housing available in the EUP-ORC region.
Conduct an environmental scan and determine the need for recovery housing in the EUP counties.
Responsible Party:
Program Associate in coordination with Project Director
Expected Outcomes:
Comprehensive report that outlines current recovery housing capacity and current need.
Data Source and Evaluation Methodology:
Report availability