01 Jul 2021•Recovery Residences
Recovery Newsletter NIMBY Best Practices
NIMBY stands for "Not in my Backyard" and typically refers to development opponents fearful of...
01 Mar 2021•FAQ
What is a recovery residence?
Recovery residences provide a homelike setting for individuals recovering from alcohol and substance use disorders by offering peer support; an environment that prohibits the use of alcohol, illegal use of prescription drugs or other illegal substances; assistance with support services and community resources; and is based on Social Model principles. This philosophy promotes norms that reinforce healthy living skills and associated values, attitudes, and connection with self and community for sustaining recovery....
01 Mar 2021•FAQ
Are recovery residences effective and based on best practice?
Research has shown that individuals with substance use disorder who utilize recovery residences demonstrate a greater chance of achieving long-term recovery than those who do not live in a recovery oriented environment. Evidence demonstrates decreased substance use, reduced probability of relapse, lower rates of incarceration, increased employment, and improved family functioning. Further, VTARR and NARR certification standards embrace evidence-based approaches including best practices established by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). ...
01 Mar 2021•FAQ
Is peer support an effective model in recovery residences?
Peer support offers credibility and accountability through lived experience and has been proven as an important bridge between treatment and successful long-term recovery. The strength of recovery-focused housing is its ability to provide ongoing peer support while promoting sobriety in a natural home environment or medical facility depending on the number of residents, according to SAMSHA....
01 Mar 2021•FAQ
What services do recovery residences provide?
Recovery residences are divided into levels of support based on the type of residence as well as the intensity and duration. Services provided span from peer- to-peer recovery support (all recovery residences) to medical and counseling services (recovery residences offering higher levels of support). NARR Standards define minimum services for each Level....
01 Mar 2021•FAQ
Are recovery residence members expected to work and volunteer?
Working and volunteering are generally considered vital components of recovery and most homes require such productivity to include continued education. In Level 3 and 4 residences; however, a members’ time is more structured and may include numerous recovery activities during the day. In those residences, it may not be reasonable or feasible for residents to also have an outside work or volunteer activity requirement....
