NYS AHEC Opioid Use Peer Recovery Network Development Program

Project Propose

The NYS AHEC System has received funding from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to directly address the training and employment needs of individuals with lived experience related to the opioid epidemic. The lack of qualified opioid peer advocates is a significant barrier for individuals who are in active recovery. While typical healthcare providers support medical treatment, individuals in active recovery require much more than basic medical support. An in-depth, multifaceted and personalized support system, complete with mentors who have been in similar situations and can provide guidance, empathy, and unmatched support, dramatically reduces relapse prevalence and improves overall recovery rates.

This program aims to develop and grow a network of certified recovery peer advocates (CRPAs) to support recovery for individuals with opioid use disorder.

 

Project Scope of Work

In alignment with the above purpose, the following specific and measurable objectives have been developed:

  • Objective 1: Train Peer Advocate Trainers
    Identify and train individuals willing to become Peer Advocate Trainers

 

  • Objective 2: Provide Training for a cohort of individuals interested in becoming CRPAs
    Connect a cohort of individuals interested in becoming certified peer advocates to available training opportunities

 

  • Objective 3: Linkage to Open Vacancies
    Connect new trainees to open vacancies in the region.

 

  • Objective 4: Support ongoing professional development
    Enhance provider ability to support sustained recovery of individuals via peer advocate led trainings.

 

For more information about the program and participant eligibility,

please reach out to 

Helen Xu, Program Assistant

E| helenxu@buffalo.edu

P| (716) 816-7279

 

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