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SERVICES
Workshops
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Resource Linkages
Our workshops focus on engaging individuals in treatment programs and sober living environments (SLE). We design our workshops to address critical challenges while providing practical tools for progress. By collaborating with community partners, our workshops emphasize resource navigation, service enrollment, and fostering meaningful connections to enhance outcomes.
Resource Linkages
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Resource Linkages
Linkages to relevant resources can make all the difference when attempting to overcome social obstacles and/or deficiencies. Often, locating these resources can be time consuming and overwhelming. Our Resource Specialist will quickly determine what support is available, explain the process to you, and direct you to the right contact person. A closed mouth can't get fed.
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Peer Recovery Support Specialist
Life Coaching and/or case management services are available on a case by case basis. If your needs exceed what a Resource Specialist can provide, you can request an intake assessment to help organize your life and create a case plan designed to specifically address deficient areas of need. An intake assessment is required to initiate life coaching services. Click below for more information.
WORKSHOPS & SUPPORT MODEL INFORMATION
We specialize in providing the most innovative and creative workshops and/or support models to individuals, recovery groups, and organizations with an emphasis on self-worth, participant engagement, and self-sufficiency. All workshops can be facilitated in either a series or a one-time presentation to meet your specific needs. Our workshops/support models are as follows:
1. Collaborative Recovery Approach Model (CRAM) - Innovative support service case management model
2. Self-Inflicted Trauma Series (SITS) - How to get out of your own way and keep it that way
3. SUD Empowerment Series - A new way to look at yourself and recovery because "YOU ARE ENOUGH"
4. Back II Basics - Building your foundation the right way so your goals are sustainable and achievable
5. Systems Navigation - Accessing the right service matters, especially when your back is against the wall
Schedule a free consultation today and let's discuss how Universal Recovery Network can help you and/or your organization improve engagement and achieve better outcomes.
RESOURCE LINKAGES
Accessing the Right Resources Matter
A Resource Specialist will aim to connect individuals and families with the necessary resources and support services to address their specific needs. Here's a general framework for our resource linkage program:
1. Assessment and Referral: Individuals seeking assistance are quickly assessed to determine their unique needs, such as housing, food, healthcare, mental health, employment, education, or legal services.
2. Resource Database: Maintain a comprehensive database of local, state, and national resources, including government programs, nonprofit organizations, shelters, food banks, and healthcare providers.
3. Resource Navigation: The program helps clients navigate available resources, assisting them in applying for and accessing services. This can include providing transportation, helping with paperwork, and making appointments.
4. Housing Services: Prioritize housing stability, providing information on affordable housing, emergency shelters, and rental assistance programs. Assist in securing housing vouchers and transitional housing.
5. Employment and Education Services: Help beneficiaries find job opportunities, job training, GED programs, and college or vocational training. Assist with resume building, interview skills, and job placement.
6. Healthcare Access: Facilitate access to medical and mental health services, including connecting individuals with clinics, physicians, therapists, and addiction treatment programs.
7. Financial Assistance: Identify financial aid programs, including SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families), and other benefits that can provide financial relief.
8. Legal Services: Offer referrals to legal aid organizations that can assist with issues like eviction, family law, and expunging criminal records.
9. Transportation Assistance: Provide transportation options, such as bus passes or ride-sharing vouchers, to help clients access services and employment opportunities.
10. Advocacy: Advocate for beneficiaries in need of support and that struggle to do so for themselves.
Peer recovery support specialist (life coach)
We are a Team
Our life coaching model for substance abuse involves a holistic approach to address physical, psychological, and social aspects. Remember that each individual's journey is unique, and this model is adapted to suit specific needs and circumstances. Our life coaches work closely with each beneficiary to provide the most effective support. Here's our simplified model:
1. Assessment and Goal Setting: Begin by understanding the beneficiary's history, triggers, and substance use patterns. Set clear, achievable goals for recovery, considering short-term and long-term objectives.
2. Education and Awareness: Educate beneficiaries about the physical and psychological effects of substance abuse. Increase awareness of the consequences of their actions on their health and life.
3. Coping Skills and Emotional Regulation: Teach stress management, coping strategies, and emotional regulation techniques. Help beneficiaries develop healthier ways to deal with negative emotions and stress.
4. Support System Building: Encourage beneficiaries to build a supportive network of friends and family. Discuss the importance of involving a therapist, support groups, or sponsors in their recovery.
5. Behavioral Change: Implement strategies to modify behaviors associated with substance use. Focus on identifying and avoiding triggers and developing alternative, healthy habits.
6. Relapse Prevention: Create a personalized relapse prevention plan. - Teach beneficiaries to recognize warning signs and how to respond to potential relapse situations.
7. Self-Care and Well-being: Emphasize the importance of self-care practices, including nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Promote a healthy lifestyle that supports overall well-being.
8. Accountability and Monitoring: Set up regular check-ins and accountability measures. Review progress towards recovery goals and make adjustments as needed.
9. Mindfulness and Meditation: Introduce mindfulness and meditation practices to help beneficiaries stay in the present moment. These practices can aid in managing cravings and reducing impulsive behaviors.
10. Life Vision and Meaning: Help beneficiaries discover or reestablish a sense of purpose and meaning in life. Encourage them to set goals and work towards a fulfilling life beyond substance abuse.
11. Continuous Improvement: Keep refining the plan as the beneficiary progresses in their recovery journey. Celebrate milestones and stay adaptable to their changing needs.
12. Integration into Daily Life: Assist in integrating the recovery strategies into the beneficiary's daily routines and lifestyle. Encourage a sustainable, long-term commitment to a substance-free life.
OUTREACH
Outreach Components
1. Engagement and Trust-Building: Establish trust by offering immediate assistance such as Naloxone (Narcan), food, and hygiene supplies. We will develop ongoing relationships with homeless individuals through consistent, non-judgmental interactions.
2. Assessment and Identification: Conduct regular engagement expeditions to identify homeless individuals in need of support services and to get a feel for individual desire and capacity.
3. Housing First Approach: Prioritize providing stable housing alternatives as the initial step. This reduces barriers to accessing other services and can significantly improve a person's situation.
4. Social Services Access: Connect individuals with social services like mental health counseling, addiction treatment, job training, and healthcare. We will collaborate with local service providers to streamline access.
5. Peer Support: Encourage connections with peers who have overcome homelessness, providing hope and guidance.
6. Community Integration: Facilitate engagement with the broader community through social events, volunteer opportunities, and support groups.
7. Harm Reduction: Implement harm reduction strategies for those with substance use issues and provide relevant information to help minimize the spread of disease and overall substance misuse.
8. Advocacy and Public Awareness: Advocate for policies and funding to support homeless outreach services and raise public awareness about homelessness issues related to substance misuse.
9. Collaboration: Collaborate with local government agencies, nonprofits, shelters, and volunteers to create a unified and comprehensive approach to ending homelessness.
