Access to Recovery (ATR) is a “high-priority” federal initiative that provides vouchers to individuals to purchase services and supports linked to their recovery from substance use disorders. | ACCESS TO RECOVERY III MARYLAND RecoveryNet What is ATR Access to Recovery (ATR) is a “high-priority” federal initiative that provides vouchers to individuals to purchase services and supports linked to their recovery from substance use disorders. ATR is a SAMHSA system transformation grant designed to build recovery support networks within communities. ATR emphasizes the expansion of capacity within systems of care. ATR projects involve clients in directing their own care and give them choices among appropriate providers. ATR Impact on Outcomes According to GPRA results outcome data are promising. At six months post admission to ATR services, 80% were abstinent from substance use, 46% were stably housed, 51% were employed, 87% were connected to support networks, and 96% reported no involvement with the criminal justice system. ATR III in Maryland Four year Access to Recovery (ATR) grant, Maryland RecoveryNet – awarded by to the Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration for approximately $ million per year. 2011 2014 2013 2012 Million Time Numbers to be Served Targeted Population(s) In Maryland in FY 2009 8,000 individuals were diagnosed with substance use disorders severe enough to warrant treatment in publicly funded residential programs Average of cost of $37,704 per residential treatment episode. The percentage that follows through with outpatient treatment is under 26% A revolving door recovery is often the result. Eligibility The RecoveryNet target population is adults (18 years or older) with a diagnosed substance use disorder who are enrolled in residential addiction treatment (ASAM Level , Level , or Level ) in a publicly funded bed. Eligible population includes inmates in Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Residential Substance Abuse Treatment programs, and returning Iraqi or Afghanistan veterans who are enrolled in Department of Veterans Affairs residential addiction treatment programs. Criteria Resident of | ACCESS TO RECOVERY III MARYLAND RecoveryNet What is ATR Access to Recovery (ATR) is a “high-priority” federal initiative that provides vouchers to individuals to purchase services and supports linked to their recovery from substance use disorders. ATR is a SAMHSA system transformation grant designed to build recovery support networks within communities. ATR emphasizes the expansion of capacity within systems of care. ATR projects involve clients in directing their own care and give them choices among appropriate providers. ATR Impact on Outcomes According to GPRA results outcome data are promising. At six months post admission to ATR services, 80% were abstinent from substance use, 46% were stably housed, 51% were employed, 87% were connected to support networks, and 96% reported no involvement with the criminal justice system. ATR III in Maryland Four year Access to Recovery (ATR) grant, Maryland RecoveryNet – awarded by to the Maryland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Administration for
