CARE Initiatives
In order to realize CARE's mission, CARE has several important initiatives to reduce the stigma around receiving support and to increase the access to recovery support.
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Increase awareness and understanding of addiction science, recovery, services available and the benefits of evidence-based treatments through a stigma busting campaign.
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This will be accomplished by:
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Holding informational booths at local events
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Continuing Lunch and Learns
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Creating a video series highlighting local resources and featuring local stories of recovery
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Reducing Stigma & Raising Awareness
Ensure all Dearborn County residents who are at risk are screened for trauma and substance use disorders at schools, primary care, clinics and hospitals.
Increase Recovery Screenings
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Dearborn County will establish a Recovery Hub to house ROSC services and supports.
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A building has been secured to house multiple care providers in one place. More details coming soon!
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Create a Recovery Hub for Dearborn County
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Ensure all Dearborn County residents have access to low-cost/no-cost transportation to access their medical appointments, and maintenance and sustainability recovery supports.
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CARE has conducted a needs assessment to learn more details about transportation needs and has developed posters and wallet cards to educate about local transportation options. Grant funds have also been obtained to help those in recovery access transportation.
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Increase Transportation Services to Recovery Support
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Ensure Dearborn County residents have access to necessary peer recovery supports for recovery and reconnection.
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Encourage more residents to learn about Certified Peer Recovery Coaching.
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Foster Greater Peer Recovery Support
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Ensure Dearborn County residents in recovery have access to housing.
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Oxford House, Inc. has expanded to Dearborn County. Two Oxford House recovery residences are now open with a women's only house and a men's only house.
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Oxford House plans to add a third location for women with children. Ideas are being generated to implement other forms of recovery residences in Dearborn County and to create a current inventory of housing options.
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Increase Access to Recovery Housing
Local Services Aligned with CARE
CARE has collected a variety of local services that are aligned with CARE's mission and do the important work to provide support and aid residents in recovery.
Crisis Phone Numbers
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CARE has recorded a list of phone numbers you can call for emergencies, for support for substance recovery, and for mental health support.
Substance Use Treatment Services
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CARE has compiled a list of various substance use treatment organizations including organizations that specialize in emergency response, rehabilitation, and comprehensive care.
Community Support Groups
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CARE has created a list of community support groups that Dearborn County residents can attend for community support. These groups include Alcoholics Anonymous, the Faith Response Network, and Celebrate Recovery.
CARE
Community Action Recovery Effort (CARE) is the Recovery Oriented System of Care for Dearborn County. CARE is a collaborative group of diverse stakeholders, including OCOF, working together to support community wellness and ensure a recovery-ready community. Their mission is to make Dearborn County an educated and unified community where individuals and families can safely and easily access reliable services and lasting support towards hope, recovery and meaning in life.
