Access to Recovery
Many individuals who are in need of treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol use problem do not receive treatment. Access to Recovery (ATR) services in Summit, Cuyahoga, and Stark counties in Ohio are intended to help ex-offenders deal with the barriers that interfere in their recovery and hopefully result in fewer repeat offenders.
Ohio's ATR initiative will benefit an estimated 6,200 adults re-entering their communities from the prison system. The consumers receive vouchers allowing them a greater range of choice in selecting the treatment and recovery services most appropriate for their needs.
How does Ohio's ATR initiative work?
- Clients are assessed and given a voucher for services based on individual need.
- Clients are provided a list of both faith-based and community-based recovery support service providers from which to choose.
- Services covered are non-clinical and designed to provide support and assistance as an individual reintegrates into the community. Services may include: employment coaching, spiritual support, child care, temporary housing assistance, literacy training, transportation, and budgeting classes.
What are some of the eligibility criteria?
- Must be an adult resident of Summit, Cuyahoga, or Stark counties.
- Diagnosis of alcohol and/or drug abuse is required or the client must be in remission. A chemical dependency assessment must have been completed within the past 12 months of the date of service.
- Client is involved or has a history of involvement with the criminal justice system.
- Client's income cannot exceed 200% of the federal poverty level.
Clients can also be referred for one time assistance for expenses such as rent, clothing, transportation, dental, vision, and non-treatment medications.
In addition to self referral, other referral sources include: family, friends, and employers, Community Based Correctional Facilities, Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, Drug Courts, County Probation, Municipal and Common Pleas Courts, Adult Parole Authority, and alcohol and drug treatment/clinical providers.
For details, call (330) 996-7730 in Summit County, (216) 881-7882 in Cuyahoga County, and (330) 479-1912, ext. 24 in Stark County. For more about the program, visit www.atr.samhsa.gov.
Oriana House, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services (ODADAS), was selected to coordinate Access to Recovery (ATR) services in Summit and Cuyahoga counties. ODADAS has been awarded a $13.9 million, three year ATR grant by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Three counties are receiving the ATR grant funds: Cuyahoga, Stark, and Summit.
Oriana House is working with the Summit County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services Board and the Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Board of Cuyahoga County.