ROSC UPDATE 2013 HOUSTON RECOVERY INITIATIVE

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1 ROSC UPDATE 2013 HOUSTON RECOVERY INITIATIVE

2 WHAT IS A ROSC A Recovery-Oriented System of Care (ROSC) is a coordinated network of community-based services and supports that is person-centered and builds on the strengths and resilience of individuals, families, and communities to achieve improved health, wellness, and quality of life for those with or at risk of alcohol and drug problems.

3 OUR WORKING DEFINITION A Coalition of individual and organizations working to: Get more people into treatment Help more people achieve longterm recovery

4 OUR PRIORITIES Increasing access to housing Building a stronger relationship with the 12-step community and other mutual aid resources Establishing Recovery Community Centers Educating the community on the Chronic Care Model and best practices for treatment Developing and implementing a ROSC model for adolescents with substance use disorders Promoting Recovery Coach Training as a means of increasing recovery resources

5 ACTIVE WORK GROUPS Sober Housing Working with community resources Developing peer support services Developing an Adolescent ROSC Initiative

7 Sober Housing- Houston Coalition of Recovery Oriented Housing

8 SOBER HOUSING Ralph is the founder the Houston Coalition of Recovery Oriented Housing. There are currently 20 houses participating in the Coalition. There is a membership drive taking place in a few months to reach out to all group homes preparing to register in compliance with the new City of Houston boarding house ordinance.

9 Sober Housing- Oxford House

10 SOBER HOUSING Oxford House has 15 houses in Houston area and plans to add: 2 more in more in 2014

11 Working with Community Resources

12 WORKING WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES Cooperation with the 12-step community (C12C) [August 2011] A forum to initiate and improve dialogue between the professional community and 12-step communities Mutual Aid Recovery Services (MARS) Symposium: Many Paths to Recovery [May 2012] Brought together an array of more than 25 mutual aid (peer-based) recovery resources Houston Area Recovery Resources Expo and Symposium (HARRES) [June 2013] To identify, introduce, and catalog Greater Houston recovery services "First Call" training (ongoing since February 2012) A ROSC strategy to promote early attraction to and engagement in the recovery process.

13 MUTUAL AID RECOVERY SERVICES SYMPOSIUM AND RESOURCE FAIR MAY 2012

15 C12C FORUM AUGUST 2012

17 HOUSTON AREA RECOVERY RESOURCES EXPO & SYMPOSIUM JUNE 7, 2013

19 BUILDING RECOVERY SUPPORT RESOURCES Dillon West

20 RECOVERY COACHING AUGUST 2013 The Recovery Coach Training is part of the Texas Association of Integrated Recovery Organizations & Services. The goal is to assist recovery community organizations and treatment facility s in bringing recovery support services to scale. ACCOMPLISHMENTS Over 300 people have been trained as recovery coaches in a span of 3 years Scholarships have been awarded to 100 of the people trained as recovery coaches Assisted in the development of a curriculum for the State of Texas that will be cost and service effective There are now 3 locations in Houston that provide recovery support services

21 Recovery Coach Class

22 Developing an Adolescent ROSC Initiative

23 ADOLESCENT ROSC JUNE 2013 The mission of the Adolescent ROSC Committee is to create a broader and deeper safety net for adolescents and their families in need of entering, progressing or further maintaining a positive life system of recovery. INITIAL GOAL/ACTIONS: 1. Offer workshops for the community about what an Alternative Peer Group (APG) is and how one can be started in a community WHICH RESULTED IN: 2. The start-up of an Adolescent Recovery Support Group which is continuing to this day WHICH LED TO 3. A curriculum being developed for the first Adolescent ROSC Teen Leadership Training which took place June 14 th ; the next one is August 9 th Empowerment The teens develop the curriculum, facilitate the training sessions, and write up a manual to be used for future trainings

24 Adolescent ROSC Teen Leadership Training

25 UPCOMING RECOVERY RELATED ACTIVITIES

26 AUGUST 30, 2013 A THEME THAT EXISTS WITHIN THE HISTORY OF ALL GREAT SOCIAL MOVEMENTS IS THE POTENTIAL ENORMITY OF A SINGLE LIFE. WILLIAM WHITE

27 UPCOMING RECOVERY RELATED ACTIVITIES August 16-31, 2013 Recovery Coach Training Session, 8 am-4 pm This comprehensive training is for individuals working in the human service field. It is designed for professional and nonprofessional advocates as they become more skilled and resilient on coaching those on the path of recovery and / or re-entry. Registration: Dillon West at ; westmotion@aol.com August 19-24, 2013 Santa Maria Hostel Recovery Coach Training 9-6 pm Training includes 46 hours of Department State Health Services Classroom Training, 16 hours Ethics, 10 hours Mentoring, 10 hours Advocacy, 10 hours Recovery Support Registration: Amelia Murphy: amurphy@santamariahostel.org / Cynthia Branch: cbranch@santamariahostel.org August 23, th Annual Community Drug Awareness Day Conference 9 am-4 pm Location: James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy at Rice University No cost, Lunch provided, Free CEU s RSVP to or HCDS@houstontx.gov by August 1 st August 24, Heat Stroke Golf Tournament Organized by the Sober Recreation Committee (SRC) Location: The Golf Club at Cinco Ranch: Cinco Ranch Blvd/Katy, TX Raffle and taco buffet after the tournament $75/player; $300 team if registered by 8/21/13 Contact: Aletha at Alethabrynn@gmail.com

28 UPCOMING RECOVERY RELATED ACTIVITIES August 30, ROSC Greater Houston 2013 Community Recovery Forum 9-4 A project of the Houston Recovery Initiative!!!! Theme: Broadening the Recovery Net) Location: Council on Alcohol and Drugs Houston 303 Jackson Hill / CEU s available Contact Sandy Olson at cbhshouston@yahoo.com September 6, 2013 Celebrate Recovery 7 th Year Anniversary Celebration Lakewood Church 3700 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX Contact: Shirley H. Molina ; Shirley@lakewood.cc or celebrate@lakewood.cc September & CCAR Texas Recovery Coach Academy 9-5 pm CCAR offers a comprehensive overview of the purpose and roles of Recovery Coaching while providing participants the tools and resources necessary to provide recovery support services. Location to be announced To register: Questions call Linda Kagey: September 28, rd Annual Big Texas Rally for Recovery 3 pm-5 pm State Capitol Grounds, South Steps

29 UPCOMING RECOVERY RELATED ACTIVITIES September 29, 2013 Run for Recovery 8 am- 1k Kids Fun Run; 8:30 AM- 5k Run and Walk Fish Plaza at the Wortham Theater Center October 4, 2013 Houston Spectrum Conference: Community Health Fair, 5:30-7 pm Texas Association of Addiction Professionals- Houston Chapter Spectrum Conference is held each year to present the community of professionals the most current information on treating addicted clients. Westin Houston Memorial City Hotel Contact: Eddie DeRoulet (No date) MATRS Treatment Planning Learn about and how to implement evidence-based practices. This workshop seeks to transform required paperwork into clinically useful information. This workshop will review the use of assessment instruments and help counselors integrate the information into well-designed, individualized treatment plans. For more information or to schedule a free training session, contact Richard Rosing at Richard.rosing@hccs.edu

The Evolving Behavioral Health Workforce Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Rockville, Maryland September 26, 27, 2013

Michigan Department of Community Health Director James K. Haveman The Evolving Behavioral Health Workforce Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Rockville, Maryland September 26, 27,