RCORP 2021 (Region 5 Meeting): Recovery Housing (RH), Medications for OUD, and Emerging Issues

Presenters explained the role of RH in the continuum of care in this exciting and interactive presentation on emerging topics related to integrating social and medical models of recovery. They focused on emerging issues in rural America resulting from the pandemic, its impact on the rates of substance use disorder (SUD), and use of RH. Presenters emphasized funding for the development of RH, the role of partnerships within the recovery ecosystem, and promising practices involving cross-sector collaboration in housing, corrections, treatment, and recovery supports.

1. Milena Stott, LICSW, SUDP, The Fletcher Group
2. Erica Walker, CSW, TCADC, The Fletcher Group