title: Utilization, measurement, and funding of recovery supports and services.
abstract: An environmental survey was conducted regarding substance abuse recovery supports and services (RSS) delivered across California, where these services are offered, and by whom. Inquiries were made regarding RSS measurement efforts, funding mechanisms, and technical assistance needs. A survey was disseminated to all 57 administrators of county alcohol and other drug or behavioral departments. Results indicate that 62% (23 of 37) of responding counties offer RSS. Overall, certified addiction counselors (CACs) were the staff most utilized to provide RSS, followed by peers, clinicians, and volunteers. Among recovery-community organizations (RCOs), peers, volunteers, and CACs were the most utilized staff. Sober living homes were the most prevalent type of RCO, followed by recovery centers, faith-based/recovery ministries, and recovery schools. Forty-five percent of counties reported funding RSS; 37.8% collect data. RSS may provide valuable support services for individuals recovering from alcohol/drug use; however, the field must further define RSS and develop measurement strategies to justify RSS funding.
authors.affiliation: UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs, 11075 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 100, Los Angeles, CA 90025-7535, USA. sarahjcousins@ucla.edu
authors.forename: Sarah J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Cousins
authors.forename: Valerie P
authors.initials: VP
authors.lastname: Antonini
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Rawson
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D003153:Community Health Services / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D003376:Counseling / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019033:Delivery of Health Care, Integrated / Q000191:economics; D017048:Health Care Costs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D018166:Health Care Reform / Q000191:economics; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000191:economics; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000191:economics; D006302:Health Services Research; D061889:Healthcare Financing; D006801:Humans; D020380:Needs Assessment / Q000191:economics; D012112:Residential Facilities / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D016320:Substance Abuse Treatment Centers / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy*; D014481:United States; D014482:United States Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration / Q000191:economics