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Recovery Housing Basics
Defining Recovery Housing: There are several documented definitions of recovery
housing, and many are provided here for your reference. According to Ohio Revised Code Section
340.01 (A) (3), “Recovery Housing” means housing for individuals recovering from drug addiction
that provides an alcohol and drug-free living environment, peer support, assistance with obtaining
drug addiction services, and other drug addiction recovery assistance. [Effective 9/15/2016] (Read More...)
NARR Levels of Recovery Residences: NARR has established four levels of recovery residences that offer differing levels of care. Rather than serving as a linear, step-down continuum of services, the models meet the varying needs of people in recovery, allowing them to move in and out of the levels as needed, and as the resources are available. Each tier delineates the services and supports that are available to residents.
While recovery housing may encompass models outside of NARR’s four levels of recovery residences, this framework is useful for understanding the research base behind recovery housing. Each level of recovery residence provides peer-based recovery support with a varying range of structured and peer support services (e.g., in-residence case management, employment support, or life skills training) to meet the needs of residents. (Read More...)
Outcomes: Research on recovery housing shows positive outcomes and reflects all of the pieces that are needed to help a person regain stability, and the personal, social, and economic domains that are affected by addiction. While there are many studies, here are some findings of note: (Read More…)
Costs and Benefits of Recovery Housing: Studies attempting to calculate the economic costs and benefits of establishing recovery homes have overwhelmingly found that the benefits far outweigh the costs. Numerous other studies have evaluated other tangible outcomes for individuals living in recovery homes. (Read More…)
Definitions for Recovery Housing
Research on Recovery Housing
Sample Forms and Templates
ORH is working on developing sample forms and templates.
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The Role of Recovery Housing: Prioritizing Choice in Homeless Services
Authors: Paquette, K., Winn, L.A.P. (2016)
Journal: Journal of Dual Diagnosis, 12 (2), pp. 153-162
Abstract: Housing options for people exiting homelessness and seeking recovery from substance use disorders are limited. Policies tend to favor low-demand models such as housing first and permanent supportive housing that do not require abstinence, but offer immediate housing placement based on consumer choice and separate housing from clinical services. While these models have proven effective in promoting housing retention, especially among individuals with a primary diagnosis of mental illness, evidence to support positive outcomes related to people with a primary or co-occurring substance use disorder are mixed. Recovery housing models provide abstinence-focused environments and integrated peer support embedded within a recovery framework. Various models exist along a continuum from fully peer-run to clinically staffed residences. However, this continuum is typically separate from the homeless services system, and many barriers to integration persist. Recent national dialogues have begun to explore opportunities to integrate housing and substance use recovery approaches to meet the needs of people who need both types of support. This perspective paper argues that recovery housing is essential for supporting some homeless individuals and families. Within a comprehensive continuum based on choice, both recovery housing and low-demand models can support housing retention, reduce homelessness, promote recovery, and foster self-determination.
Link to full-text article: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27064834