Funding Peer Support Services in Ohio

Federal Funding Source: Access to Recovery Grant
Is Peer Support Service an allowable expense
Yes
Is Peer Recovery Coaching an allowable expense Yes
Is training of peer specialist staff an allowable expense No
Is training of peer recovery coaching staff an allowable expense Yes
Is certification of the provider organization or program required Certificate of
completion required
Who is eligible for these funds Adults and adolescents diagnosed with a substance
abuse disorder that also have criminal justice involvement.
What are the terms of coverage Services are provided for three months
What is currently funded with these funds ATR funds treatment: Intensive
Outpatient and Outpatient services. Recovery Support services funded include:
Housing, Employment Skills, Support Groups, Transportation, HIV/AIDS Education,
Relapse Prevention, Spiritual Support, Peer Mentoring, Recovery Coaching and Anger
Management.
Service locations: These services are funded in a five county territory that includes
Summit, Cuyahoga, Stark, Mahoning, and Lorain.
Which organization(s) makes funding decisions State agency determines what
proportion of funds will be allocated to what service category based on previous years
spending patterns. SAMHSA mandates the proper use of funds.
Issues in Using this Funding Source: These funds are limited to providers that are
signed up as ATR providers which limit the distribution of access. The funds are tied to
only the five county regions. The funds are not permanent the term end of the grant.
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