FOR-NY E-Bulletin, 10/3/24

FRIENDS OF RECOVERY New York

ONE COMMUNITY ONE VOICE

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OCTOBER 3, 2024 www.for-ny.org

FRIENDS OF RECOVERY New York

ONE COMMUNITY ONE VOICE

We are inviting EVERYONE across the New York State Recovery Community to break bread, share stories and connect with others about health and wellbeing.

THE DESMOND HOTEL - CROWNE PLAZA ALBANY 660 ALBANY SHAKER RD, ALBANY, NY 12211

FRIENDS OF RECOVERY New York

ONE COMMUNITY ONE VOICE

IN FACILITATING AT THE FIRST EVER EQUITY DINNER

Ready to champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in your organization?

Our dynamic 3-Week Race Equity Facilitator Cohort equips you with the “Both and Framework” to embed these principles into your company’s practices.

This immersive program provides the tools, resources, and support you need to drive lasting change.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

FRIENDS OF RECOVERY

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OF RECOVERY NEW YORK PRESENTS THE New York

ONE COMMUNITY ONE VOICE

NEW YORK STATE RECOVERY CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

LIMITED TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE FOR:

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To view all upcoming CARC and CRPA trainings visit: https://for-ny.org/upcoming-trainings

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If your organization is able to supervise an intern who completed the CRPA training scholarship program, please contact tknorr@for-ny.org ($1200 stipend for supervision).

CRPA training scholarship application: http://app.donorview.com/r3n0M Coming soon: 500 hour paid CRPA internship stipend!

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TRAUMA INFORMED CARE 101 About This Training Institute on Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care (ITTIC) at the University of Buffalo developed this training for OASAS as an overview of trauma informed workplaces and trauma informed care.

All staff are encouraged to attend including peer professionals, clinicians, administrators and support staff.

6 ASAP-NYCB re-certification hours for CARC and CRPA

6 OASAS re-credential hours for CASAC, CPP, CPS

COST: $50.00

DATE:

Thursday, October 24th, 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM and Friday the 25th 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

WHERE:

10 BELLA DRIVE, PULASKI, NY

FACILITATOR:

Theresa M. Knorr, CARC RCP-F

HOST: FOR-OSWEGO 6 ASAP SOCIAL WORK CREDITS

Register: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/d90qxk

Recovery Oriented Peer Professional Supervision About This Training This is a new version of Peer Professional Supervision, developed Exponents and revised by FOR-NY and RCU, combined with Recovery; The Basics developed by FOR-NY and Rhoades to Recovery It has been updated to meet the standards for the 20 hour Peer Supervision Professional (PSP) certification. This training is for professionals from any practice background

Peer Professional Supervision

COST

$450.00 NOVEMBER 12 – 15, 9:00 – 4:00 PM TUES, WED, THURS AND 9:00 – 11:00 AM FRI

ZOOM

LINK TO BE SENT

FACILITATORS

Theresa Knorr, CARC RCP-F

Authorized for 18 OASAS Recertification Credits— ETP#1202, 20 Social Work Credits, and 20 CREDITS for PSP Certification

REGISTER HTTPS://APP.DVFORMS.NET/API/DV/9LZ3EO

HOSTED BY

Community Health Action of Staten Island

THE SCIENCE OF ADDICTION & RECOVERY About This Training Faces and Voices of Recovery (FAVOR) developed this curriculum with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and FOR-NY updated it in 2017. A basic understanding of neuro-biology of addiction and recovery and provides facts about how substances affect the brain and evidence to support the recovery process. This knowledge assists advocates to speak confidently to increase public understanding.

6 ASAP-NYCB re-certification hours for CARC and/or CRPA

6 OASAS re-credential hours for CASAC, CPP, CPS

6 NYS Social Work CE’s

Register : https://app.donorview.com/oY9NL

COST

$50.00

DATE NOVEMBER 21ST & 22ND, 2024 8:30-12 NOON BOTH DAYS

WHERE

Virtual—Information and link will be sent the day before

FACILITATOR Debra Rhoades, CARC, BPT

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Do you have lived experience with addiction and want to help others?

Certified Recovery Peer Advocates are individuals who have a High School Diploma/GED or higher that provide coaching, support, guidance and motivation.

THE CRPA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

This project is in partnership with OASAS and funded by opioid settlement funds.

Want to find out more?

Contact: Sarah Ahmed

Phone: 518-816-3816 Email: sahmed@for-ny.org

ABOUT FOR-NY Friends of Recovery - New York (FOR-NY) is a non-profit organization with a mission to demonstrate the power and promise of recovery from addictions and its vaue throughout New York State and the nation.

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https://for-ny.org/crpa-training-scholarship-program 1529 Western Avenue, Albany, New York 12203

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR NYS RECOVERY CONFERENCE OCTOBER 6-8, 2024 OFFERED BY THE NEW YORK COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING For people with lived experience with gambling harm Scholarship covers the cost of conference registration Application deadline: September 2, 2024

Apply Here!

QUESTIONS? CONTACT:

RLauria@nycpg.org

2024 YOUTH POLICY STATEMENT Based on data gathered from our statewide Youth Recovery Needs Survey, developed and administered by Youth Voices Matter - NY center survey, in collaboration with OASAS Youth Clubhouse members and leadership, along with youth and young adult recovery community partners, we have identified THREE priorities for our 2024 Youth Policy Statement. We call on the Governor and the NYS Legislature to take the following actions immediately to address the needs of young people in the Recovery Community across NYS.

Provide equitable accessibility to support services for all communities, specifically for youth and young adults, across the state of New York to support the growth of their recovery capital.

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Investing $5 million in the development of more integrated services that would provide treatment and recovery services around primary care, mental health and substance use for young people with dual diagnoses.

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An additional $5 million in funding for mental health recovery support services for youth ages 12-20 and young adults ages 21-30 in a non-clinical setting.

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The development and expansion of Care Coordinated Services for young adults ages 18-30 with health insurance so that they are accessing the appropriate managed care associated with their insurance.

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The inclusion of $5 million in funding for the expansion of wrap around services within the shelter system for homeless youth and young adults in recovery.

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Increase funding by $5 million for more transitional housing programs focused on assisting young adults in recovery.

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Inclusion of additional $5 million in funding for the development of more age-specific job-readiness training and certifications for youth ages 14-17 and young adults ages 18-30 in recovery.

Accessible recovery friendly educational opportunities provide youth and young adults with support needed to feel successful and supported in their recovery.

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An additional $2 million in funding for more continuing education and vocational programs for youth and young adults ages 17-21 in recovery.

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$1 million in funding for the development of new recovery programs within high schools and collegiate campuses and additional support for existing recovery programs within these systems.

Youth and Young adults who are in recovery, need recovery spaces that are led by youth, for youth. This supports our youth and young adults to feel more understood and better supported by peers of their same age groups from their communities, who are also in recovery.

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Investing in recovery specific scholarship programs that provide recovery certifications and initiatives to create more employment opportunities for young adults in recovery (ages 17-30) to become Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPA).

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Increase in funding for the establishment and continued services of Youth Recovery Community Organizations (YRCOs) and youth clubhouses within all 62 counties of New York State.

POLICY CORNER

Dear Recovery Warriors, As we approach this upcoming election season we want to remind you of the IMMENSE POWER and IMPACT your vote holds, especially for our substance use community!

Voting is our most fundamental right and essential part of being an engaged citizen. It allows us to have a say in shaping policies, the future of our communities and country.

Voting Ensures: 1. Our Voice in Decision-Making: Voting provides us with the opportunity to express our opinions and choose representatives who will make decisions on our behalf. When you cast a vote, you have a chance to select a leader who aligns with your values and address issues most important to you. It is also imperative we all take the time to do our research and identify candidates best suited to support the needs of our community 2. Influencing Policies and Change YOU have the power to shape the policies and laws that govern your communities. Elected officials rely on the voices of their constituents to help shape their policy decisions. It is incumbent on all of us to be active participants to help shape legislation that have impacts on our everyday lives.

3. Accountability Voting is an essential tool for holding our elected officials accountable. Don’t like what your Governor said about the Recovery Community at a press conference? Casting your vote allows you to let that be known! Elected representatives our supposed to represent our values and if your representative doesn’t, work to vote them out!

Your vote can help ensure that our community receives the essential support, programs and resources it deserves. Your Vote Matters and together we can make a difference.

We are a Constituency of Consequence!

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2024 POLICY STATEMENT Friends of Recovery - New York (FOR-NY) is a statewide Recove7 Community Organization (RCO) dedicated to advocating with and on behalf of millions o individuals and fami lies impacted by addiction and recovery across New York State. Together, we work to educate decision makers and the general public on the power and promise of recovery.

The FOR-NY October 2023 Survey was distributed to the NYS Recovery Community and results have reconfirmed three identified priorities from our 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 Policy Statements: Housing, Recovery Oriented Systems of Care, and Transportation. The survey results have also reaffirmed the value of our policy position on racia l justice. As informed by the survey results and the NYS Recovery Community, below is our 2024 Policy Statement. As a community, we call on the Governor and the NYS Legislature to take immediate action to address these priorities and the addiction crisis in NYS:

RACIAL JUSTICE, HARM REDUCTION & ALL PATHWAYS OF RECOVERY FOR-NY is an anti-racist organization that embraces the lifesaving principles of harm reduction and all pathways of recovery. We are dedicated to eliminating racial injustice and the stigma associated with addiction and active use. We are committed to promoting an ongoing process of healing and reconciliation in order to dismantle racism and inequity. Our organization's values are rooted in the belief that all members of our community are valued at all levels.

PRIORITY #1: HOUSING • Housing funded across the continuum • Promotes person- centered and evidence-based practices Promotes multiple pathways to recovery • Ensures qua lity, integrity and non-exploitable • Housing that supports use of Medication Supported Recovery.

PRIORITY #2: ACCESS TO EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT & WRAP-AROUND SERVICES • Treatment and Recovery support services on demand and connection to local recovery communities after overdose • Anyone in need must have 24/7 access to detox, treatment and recovery support services.

• Collaboration and connectivity between MH/SUD services & community-based programs • Access to the NYS Peer certified workforce across the continuum and integration into "unconventional settings"- Emergency Departments, Court System, Housing, etc.

• Increased access of Recovery support services for BIPOC, Queer, Rural, & Justice-involved • Trauma informed recovery services & evidence-based treatment.

PRIORITY #3: RECOVERY ORIENTED SYSTEMS OF CARE • Creating permanent and sustainable funding for ALL community-based programs regardless of size, location, or affiliations • Create a permanent funding model to ensure at least one Recovery Community Organization (RCO), Recovery Community Outreach Center (RCOC) and Youth Clubhouse in each county and ensure that at least two Certified Recovery Peer Advocates and two Certified Family Support Navigators exist in every county in NY • RFAs and RFPs prioritizing community-based organizations that have no mechanism for reimbursement, inc luding RCOs, RCOCs and Harm Reduction Organizations • Education and assistance with grant writing for small community-based organizations • Increase awareness around SUD to reduce stig ma within local communities.

PRIORITY #4: EMPLOYMENT & RECOVERY READY WORKPLACES • Access to safe and supportive environments for those in Recovery • Ensure a livable wage and employment opportunities for the Peer Workforce Increased education, training and professional development for the Peer Workforce • Inc rease education and training for Employers to reduce stigma around SUD in the workplace • Adoption of Department of Labor best practices ensuring Recovery Friendly Workplaces with NYS Governor support.

PRIORITY #5: TRANSPORTATION • Development of statewide non-clinical, recovery supportive transportation services program • Reimbursement for peer-led transportation services regardless of treatment affiliation • Expand sustainable t ransportation opportunities within Rural Communities.

ASSINI - DIRECTOR OF POLICY .CHRISTOPHER FRIENDS OF RECOVERY - NEW YORK

CASSINl@FOR-NY.ORG FOR-NY.ORG

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