Implementing peer recovery coaching and improving outcomes for substance use disorders in underserved communities.
J Ethn Subst Abuse
; 21(3): 1029-1042, 2022.
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| ID: mdl-32969329
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
The Peer Recovery Expansion Project (PREP) was designed to expand outreach and deliver enhanced treatment services via peer-recovery coaches for individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and limited access to healthcare.METHODS:
PREP was implemented in low-socioeconomic areas with historic challenges to accessing SUD treatment. Services were provided to 153 clients through tailored cultural responsiveness, use of peer-based recovery coaching, and development of a Recovery Support Network. Outcome data were collected using the Government Performance and Reporting Act tool at intake and at 6-month follow-up for coaches and clients.RESULTS:
The vast majority of peer-recovery coaches were satisfied with the overall quality of the training and their training experience (96.8%). Around 95% agreed that the training enhanced their skills in the topic area and 93% agreed that the training was relevant to substance use disorder treatment at the 6-month post training survey. Majority of clients were from low-income, minority demographics that had a high prevalence history of incarceration, homelessness, and inconsistent employment. At 6-month follow-up, they reported a 22% increase in stable housing and a 25% increase in full-time/part-time employment/training program enrollment. They also demonstrated a significant decline in reported depression, anxiety, and prescribed medication use at 6-month follow-up when compared to baseline.CONCLUSIONS:
Clients enrolled in a tailored evidence based peer-led program decreased their psychiatric symptoms and increased their housing stability and employment. Study outcomes support the use of an integrated peer-led support for increasing engagement in care for adults experiencing substance use disorders.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Personas con Mala Vivienda
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Trastornos Relacionados con Sustancias
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Tutoría
Tipo de estudio:
Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Ethn Subst Abuse
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS SOCIAIS
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TRANSTORNOS RELACIONADOS COM SUBSTANCIAS
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos