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Recovery From Opioids Through Peer Empowerment

The R.O.P.E.S. Project aims to increase access and effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment (M.A.T.) for opioid use disorders in Northern Ohio through comprehensive psychosocial services driven by Peer Recovery Support Services.

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Recovery From Opioids Through Peer Empowerment

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  1. Recovery From Opioids Through Peer Empowerment Byron Swiftbswift@norainc.orgMay 21, 2019Northern Ohio Recovery Association

  2. R.O.P.E.S Project Objective • Increase capacity to provide medication assisted treatment of opioid use disorders in Northern Ohio • Combine treatment with comprehensive psychosocial services driven by Peer Recovery Support Services • Improve accessibility and effectiveness of treatment services and recovery supports for OUD.

  3. R.O.P.E.S. Adjustment Cycles Modified peer engagement Started M.A.T. groups Added CRA Incentives Provide HIV/HEP C Testing

  4. Outcomes • Received more referrals • Developed stronger peer/client Relationships. • Create awareness about the R.O.P.E.S Project • Provided education on the benefits of M.A.T. Medication

  5. Where do we go next Steer away from attracting clients and close up gaps in services • Engage - Peers • Convert - Education • Retain - Client centered practices What's Next? • Expand the M.A.T groups and develop a M.A.T. support group. • Increase community out reach by way of peers • Educate public and future clients on benefits of M.A.T. and strike back against the stigma and uncertainty

  6. R.O.P.E.S Project Influence • Assisted clients with accessing M.A.T. Treatment • Clients feel supported • Increased self esteem • Saved lives • Decreased stigmas • Clients feel more empowered

  7. Staying on Top • Maintain the personalized experience, beginning with encouraging a sense of belonging from engagement. Creating an atmosphere that instantly diminishes the stigma of M.A T. Connect clients with peer support and sponsors that can be found in out M.A.T. support groups. Develop more creative ways to incentivize the client, and celebrate their successes.

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