Link to the New England Technology Transfer Center ( ATTC) Network website which provides training and technical assistance to addiction treatment and recovery service providers who serve clients in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Recovery
National Hispanic and Latino Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
Link to the National Hispanic & Latino Addiction Technology Transfer Center ( ATTC) Network website which provides training and technical assistance to addiction treatment and recovery service providers who serve Hispanic and Latino populations in the United States. Continue reading
National American Indian & Alaska Native Addiction Technology and Transfer Center Network
Link to the National American Indian & Alaska Native Addiction Technology Transfer Center ( ATTC) Network website which supports best practices in addiction treatment and recovery for U.S. indigenous populations. Continue reading
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
Link to the Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network coordinating center’s website which supports best practices in addiction treatment and recovery for all U.S. states and territories and coordinates the work of the 10 regional ATTC Networks. Continue reading
The Phoenix
The Phoenix is a free sober active community that provides peer-to-peer facilitated programs such as CrossFit training, rock climbing, hiking, running, cycling, yoga and more. The only requirement for participation is 48 hours of sobriety. As of September 2019, Phoenix programs are active in 22 states and over 40 communities and the organization continues to expand. Continue reading
Spotlight: Phoenix Multisport
This brief overview details the work of the Phoenix active support network for people in recovery from addiction. The Phoenix provides peer-to-peer facilitated free physical activity programs including rock climbing, hiking, running, CrossFit, strength training, yoga, road and mountain biking, social events and more. The only requirement to participate is 48 hours of sobriety. Continue reading
Spotlight: The Alano Club of Portland’s Recovery Toolkit Series
A brief overview of the Alano Club of Portland’s Recovery Toolkit Series (RTS), an innovative, evidence-based and holistic program for persons in recovery from an SUD. RTS is a free, year-long program of evidence-based workshops, seminars and classes that provide education about addiction and instruction in therapeutic tools such as mindfulness-based stress reduction and trauma informed yoga. The Alano Club also hosts a diverse program of mutual support groups with more than 125 meetings held each week including 12-step and non-12 step groups. This report is part of the Addiction Policy Forum’s spotlight series.
Spotlight: Recovery Reinvented
First Lady of North Dakota Kathryn Helgaas Burgum created Recovery Reinvented to end the shame and stigma that often accompanies people in recovery from addiction. As a person in long term recovery herself, she saw the need to empower people to seek help by openly talking about addiction and reality of recovery. Recovery Reinvented holds events in North Dakota with the goal of ending shame and stigma and creating recovery supportive communities. This report is part of the Addiction Policy Forum’s Spotlight series which highlights innovative programs to address the opioid crisis.
Recovery Month Toolkit: Join the Voices for Recovery
The toolkit for 2019 National Recovery Month from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 2019’s Recovery Month Theme is Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger. This toolkit includes information and resources for developing recovery month outreach strategies for four target audiences: community members, first responders, healthcare community members, and youth and emerging leaders. There is also a section with resources and information about treatment and recovery support services. Continue reading
What is the Recovery Café Network?
A 2 page document that explains the Recovery Cafe Network and its process to help communities establish community recovery centers modeled after the Recovery Cafe in Seattle. Continue reading