What Is Recovery? Flashcards
What does SAMHSA stand for?
The Substance Abuse & Mental Health Service Administration’s
What is the SAMHSA definition for recovery?
A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self directed life and strive to reach their full potential.
What does CCAR stand for?
The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery.
What is the CCAR definition for recovery?
You are in recovery when you say you are in recovery.
What is the role of CRPA according to William White?
A person who helps remove personal and environmental obstacles to recovery, links the newly recovering person to the recovering community, and serves as a personal guide and mentor in the management of personal and family recovery. ( William White)
What is the role of CRPA?
It is building a friendship without actually becoming friends with the person in recovery. By providing a service to the person in recovery while setting clear boundaries.
What are some good qualities and attributes of a CRPA?
Enthusiasm,
non-judgmental,
empathetic,
good listener,
culturally competent,
independent,
understand your unique role,
genuine,
disclosure and authenticity, open-minded
What is the history of the peer movement?
- Began with the establishment of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) in 1935.
- Harm reduction and syringe exchange began in the 1980’s to keep injection drug users from contracting and spreading HIV/Aids.
-Peers work with veterans and in criminal justice settings including faith-based settings.
-Faith-based= unpaid peer support.
What are the CRPA work settings?
-Faith-based programs
-Emergency room departments.
-822 outpatient treatment programs.
-Opioid treatment program (OTP). Medication management and counseling.
-Recovery-oriented systems of care (ROSC). Person centered support building on strengths. Services supports the individual goals, health and wellness.
What are the value of CRPA to person in recovery?
Shared experience
Self-determination
Choice
Self-direction
Authenticity
Voluntary
What is integrated treatment?
Bringing together a team of professionals including CRPA (you) to combine their skills in support of the person in recovery.
What is holistic care?
Supporting the whole person.
What does the integrated treatment team consist of?
CRPA- offers support based on goals of individual
Clinical CASAC counselor- works with individual identify treatment goals
Clinical supervisor- oversees counselor is complying
Program director- insures compliance with program requirements for individuals best interests.
Nurse-medical practitioner- insures individual is medically cleared for treatment, addresses medical concerns.
Medical director- oversees all medical staff ensuring compliance with state and federal treatment guidelines.
Medical treatment team who are included?
CRPA
Social worker
Nurse
Attending physician
Name some additional recovery supports.
Family/friends
Pastor/spiritual leader
Self-help sponsor
Mental health services
Vocational services
Housing services
