First Call's Recovery Support Navigation program streamlines access to treatment and helps sustain recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) for uninsured and underserved individuals, many of whom have co-occurring mental health disorders and trauma. The program supports individuals in areas of Jackson County with high levels of violent crime and/or are part of the community's re-entry population.

Using the patient navigation model and evidence-based treatment models, First Call's goals are to (1) ensure access to counseling and recovery support to sustain or increase clients' motivation to change, (2) ensure consistent substance use assessment, and (3) remove barriers to care (e.g., childcare, transportation, employment) through care coordination. The program mitigates risk factors unique to each target population.

The time of release from incarceration or probation is fragile. Drug overdose and mortality are incredibly high for recently incarcerated individuals. During the first two weeks upon release, this population is 13 times more likely to die from an overdose than the general population.

The Recovery Navigation Program focuses on protective factors such as enhancing self-efficacy which supports motivation to change. 

First Call recognizes that substance use disorder impacts the whole person. Utilizing Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs, we recognize that most of our clients have unmet needs and are often unable to fill these needs without initial support. Our Recovery Navigators understand that to help someone achieve recovery, we must focus on the whole person. By working closely with the client to address their physiological, safety and human connectivity needs our clients are finally able to begin focusing on their recovery.

With access to treatment and care coordination, individuals seeking support will increase or sustain their self-sufficiency leading to a decrease in substance use.

Locations

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