CASA-Trinity, Inc.
Project Summary
The Appalachia Recovery Coalition is comprised of eight organizations serving a two county area located in southwestern New York State on the Pennsylvania border. It contains approximately 120,000 residents, and like many Appalachian communities has a very high rate of poverty, access to care difficulties and poor socioeconomic factors. These organizations have an extensive history of collaborative efforts both at county and regional levels. They have been involved in behavioral health related planning efforts in the past. Yet, the RCORP initiative provided a unique opportunity for conducting a uniform comprehensive assessment of OUD/SUD service and workforce needs and the creation of a multi-county multi-sector strategic plan. Of special note, the assessment and plan takes into account state and regional value based care initiatives for the Medicaid eligible population which are major influences shaping the future of services in this community.