Recovery Oriented
Peer Professional Supervision
About This Training
This is a new version of Peer Professional Supervision, developed by Dona Pagan at Exponents and revised by FOR-NY and Recovery Coach University. 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.
TUES, WED, THURS, FEB 25-27, 2025 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM & FRI FEB 28, 2025 12:00 PM -12:00 AM
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Recovery Oriented Peer Professional Supervision
About This Training
This is a new version of Peer Professional Supervision, developed by Dona Pagan at Exponents and revised by FOR-NY and Recovery Coach University. 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) cer�fica�on. This training is for professionals from any prac�ce background.
About This Training
Faces & Voices of Recovery developed the “Our Stories Have Power” training to give people in recovery and their family members messaging, or language, that they can use to talk about their recovery in non-s�gma�zing terms and included principles of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as they are central to building a strong recovery movement.
Heartwarming CAMPAIGN
CFLR supports individuals struggling with addiction, mental health and behavioral issues by inspiring hope, providing help, promoting wellness and transforming lives Serving the Mohawk Valley, we are committed to support those in greatest need.
As part of the Erin’s Light efforts, CFLR is collecting for and creating Holiday Hope Gift bags for 200 men, 200 women and 50 children during our street outreach along with local shelters and another 50 families referred through our school and family services.
HOW YOU CAN HELP
ITEMS NEEDED: Reusable holiday gift bags, hats, gloves, blankets, handwarmers, health/beauty items
Amazon Wish List items can be purchased and monetary donations going toward the Holiday Hope Gifts Bags can also be made by scanning the QR codes below.
*Please note all donations should be in by December 6th, 2024*
Questions/Contact: Katie Rodriguez, Recovery Coordinator: 315-795-5229
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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Increase funding by $5 million for more transitional housing programs focused on assisting young adults in recovery.
• 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.
• An additional $2 million in funding for more continuing education and vocational programs for youth and young adults ages 17-21 in recovery.
• $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.
• 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).
• 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
Take the survey and help form the FOR-NY 2025 Policy Agenda. The purpose of this survey is to create a peer
https://forms.o ce.com/r/z5B7FeJCd9
Legislation
S.4393/A.5004
Will Increase Access to Fentanyl Test Strips
Legislation
S.3112-A/A.1588-A
Will Require Public Institutions and Buildings of the State to be Equipped With Opioid Antagonists
Legislation
S.7833-A/A.8467-A
Will Authorize Health Care Professionals, Including Pharmacists, to Dispense Drug Adulterant Testing Products That Test for Xylazine
Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that builds on New York’s ongoing e orts to address the opioid and overdose epidemic that is impacting states across the
“I’m committed to keeping New Yorkers safe and ghting the opioid crisis and overdose epidemic that has taken far too many neighbors, friends and family members in New York and across the nation,” Governor Hochul said. “This legislation ensures New Yorkers have access to live-saving information during the most critical moments.”
Legislation S.4393/A.5004 will require the Department of Health to distribute fentanyl test strips along with opioid antagonists, which it distributes to registered opioid overdose prevention programs. The legislation will also require that an informational card or sheet distributed along with the opioid antagonist contain information about
Legislation S.3112-A/A.1588-A will require the state to equip public institutions and
Legislation S.7833-A/A.8467-A will authorize health care professionals, including pharmacists to dispense drug adulterant testing supplies used to test for xylazine. Xylazine is a non-opioid used as a sedative, anesthetic, muscle relaxant, and analgesic for animals, but it is not FDA-approved for use in humans due to severe central nervous
O ce of Addiction Services and Supports Commissioner Dr. Chinazo Cunningham said, “While we are making progress addressing the opioid and overdose epidemic across New York State, and have seen a signi cant drop in overdose deaths, too many New Yorkers are still a ected by this crisis. With these new laws, Governor Hochul is taking further steps to keep New Yorkers safe and cement our state as a national leader in providing help and support for individuals, families, and communities impacted by
New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “Governor Hochul is once again demonstrating her commitment to addressing the deadly opioid epidemic in New York State. While we are making progress in the ght against the overdose epidemic, it’s important that we continue to expand the availability of medications like naloxone, as well as testing strips for fentanyl and xylazine in our communities to continue to turn the tide of the opioid epidemic across the state. This package of legislation will bring lifesaving support to communities hardest hit by the opioid overdose crisis.”
State Senator Nathalia Fernandez said, “By allowing pharmacists to dispense test strips for xylazine amongst other substances, we're giving New Yorkers a tool to detect and avoid these dangerous substances. As xylazine continues to worsen our overdose crisis, this step is about saving lives. Providing people with the ability to identify it in their supply helps prevent accidental overdoses and gives us a real chance to combat this growing threat.”
State Senator Monica R. Martinez said, “Fentanyl continues to devastate our communities, claiming the lives of far too many New Yorkers. By equipping individuals with lifesaving tools like fentanyl test strips and critical information on their usage, this legislation takes an important step in the ght against the opioid epidemic. I’m proud to sponsor this e ort, and to stand with Governor Hochul in providing our communities with the resources needed to protect themselves and their loved ones.”
State Senator John W. Mannion said, “For many people su ering from drug addiction, a rst step towards treatment and recovery is surviving an accidental overdose. My legislation will give more people the opportunity to heal, recover, and rebuild their lives. Placing opioid antagonists in public buildings - just as we do with AED’s - is a needed step forward in combatting the crisis of overdose and addiction. I thank Governor Hochul, Leader Stewart-Cousins, and my partners in the legislature for joining me in passing this life-saving bill into law.”
Assemblymember Marianne Buttenschon said, “In November of 2019, a vibrant young woman named Erin- lost her life to an accidental Fentanyl overdose. Since then, her family has fought tirelessly to assist others that face these challenges, and this piece of legislation will give the resources necessary to assist others that face addiction. I appreciate the Governor signing this important piece of legislation. I also want to thank Erin’s family for never giving up on helping others in need of help.”
Assemblymember John T. McDonald III, RPh said, “Allowing frontline providers, such as pharmacists, to supply adulterant testing kits for xylazine is a critical step in public health policy. Xylazine is a potent veterinary medication that is dangerous and can be fatal when misused by humans. By equipping those on the front lines, who are directly engaged with communities, with the tools to detect this harmful substance, we can prevent overdose deaths and save lives. I commend Governor Hochul for her leadership in approving this life-saving legislation.”
Assemblymember Alicia Hyndman said, “I am deeply grateful to Governor Hochul for her continued commitment to tackling the opioid crisis in New York. Her leadership in signing our legislation is a crucial step forward in ensuring that New Yorkers have the resources they need to save lives in emergency situations. By including fentanyl strips and critical information about opioid antagonists, we are providing communities with the tools to recognize and respond to overdoses. This legislation, along with others signed today, re ects our shared dedication to addressing the opioid epidemic, protecting those most vulnerable, and creating a stronger, healthier New York. I am proud to have worked on A.5004/S.4393 and to see it signed into law as part of the Governor’s comprehensive strategy to ght this crisis.”
This legislation builds on Governor Hochul’s commitment to addressing the opioid crisis impacting New Yorkers and the nation. Last year, the O ce of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) developed the rst in the nation online ordering portal where naloxone kits and test strips can be ordered by any New York State resident who requests them. New York State has now distributed more than 20 million fentanyl and xylazine test strips, as well as nearly 700,000 naloxone kits through both OASAS and the State's Department of Health (DOH). These lifesaving resources are all available free of charge. DOH’s opioid overdose prevention program was launched in 2006. There are now more than 1,300 registered programs with 5,800 sites located throughout the State – and 72 new opioid overdose prevention programs were approved in 2024 alone. DOH rolled out drug checking programs throughout New York State to garner a complete understanding of the drug supply and to monitor emerging threats. Additional state actions to reduce overdose deaths include expanding medication treatment through opioid treatment programs, mobile medication units, treatment in carceral settings, low-threshold buprenorphine and collaboration with New York Police Department on Post Overdose Response Initiatives.
New York State also o ers virtual naloxone trainings through OASAS and overdose prevention trainings under DOH's Clinical Education Initiative (CEI) initiative to help members of the public understand how to recognize an overdose, respond by administering naloxone, and what to do after naloxone is given. The Project COPE initiative through OASAS also o ers videos with instructions on how to use naloxone and test strips, as well as other information on overdose prevention and harm reduction.
New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can nd help and hope by calling the State’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369).
If you, or a loved one, have experienced insurance obstacles related to treatment or need help ling an appeal for a denied claim, contact the CHAMP helpline by phone at 888-614-5400 or email at ombuds@oasas.ny.gov.
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 l ies 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 reconf irmed 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 va lu e of our poli cy position on racia l justice. As informed by the survey results and the NYS Recovery Community, be low 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 l ifesaving principles of harm reduction and all pathways of recovery. We are dedicated to el i minating rac i al injustice and the stigma associated with addict io n 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 bel ief 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
• Housin g that su pports use of Medicatio n Su pp orted Recover y.
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.
• Co llab oration and connectivity between MH/SUD services & community-based programs
• Access to the NYS Peer certified workfo rc e across the continuum and integration into "unconventiona l 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 Commun ity Outreach Center (RCOC) and Youth Clubhouse in each county and ensure that at least two Certified Recovery Peer Advocates and two Ce rtified Family Support Navigators exist in every county in NY
• RFAs and RFPs prioritizing community-based organizations that have no mechanism for reimbursement, in c ludin g RCOs, RCOCs and Harm Reduction Organizations
• Education and assistance with grant writing for sma l l community-based organizations
• Increase awareness around SUD to reduce sti g ma within local communities.
PRIORITY #4: EMPLOYMENT & RECOVERY READY WORKPLACES
• Access to safe and supportive environments for those in Recovery
• En sure a livable wage and employment opportunities for the Peer Workforce Increased education, training and professional development for the Peer Workforce
• In c rease education and training fo r Employers to redu ce stigma around SUD in the workp la ce
• 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 affi l iation
• Expand sustainable t ransportation opportunities within Rural Communities.