Moving Towards a Recovery-Oriented System of Care: Resource for Service Providers and Decision Makers Sheena Taha, PhD, Knowledge Broker November 13, 2017
About CCSA Vision: A healthier Canadian society where evidence transforms approaches to substance use. Mission: To address issues of substance use in Canada by providing national leadership and harnessing the power of evidence to generate coordinated action. Value Proposition: CCSA was created by Parliament to provide national leadership to address substance use in Canada. A trusted counsel, we provide national guidance to decision makers by harnessing the power of research, curating knowledge and bringing together diverse perspectives. 2
National Summit on Addiction Recovery In 2015, CCSA hosted the first National Summit on Addiction Recovery and developed the National Commitment to Recovery from the Disease of Addiction. 3
Principles of Recovery 1. There are many pathways in recovery 2. Recovery requires collaboration 3. Recovery is a personal journey towards wellbeing 4. Recovery extends beyond the individual 5. Recovery is multidimensional 6. Recovery involves everyone 4
LIR Survey To gather information on the life experiences of individuals in recovery the different journeys taken by Canadians To inform and educate health service providers, decision makers and the public about the experiences of individuals in recovery 5
Key Findings 6
Moving Toward a Recovery-Oriented System of Care: A Resource for Service Providers and Decision Makers Increase knowledge about recovery and show the value of adopting a recovery-focused approach across the care continuum Provide actionable examples of policies and practices that support recovery and the recovery principles 7
1. There are many pathways in recovery What can you do? Offer a wide range of services during treatment and educate clients about options Involve client and family in the treatment and recovery plan Connect to the broad range of supports in the community 8
2. Recovery requires collaboration What can you do? Build relationships and create opportunities for collaboration Increase awareness and access to different services Collaborate with others to maintain long-term recovery 9
3. Recovery is a personal journey toward wellbeing What can you do? Implement evidence-based approaches that are strength based Be attentive to specific needs Actively engaged clients and those with lived experience Emphasize the importance of positive language 10
4. Recovery extends beyond the individual What can you do? Include recovery capital in assessment and treatment Increase access to community resources Include family members and peer support in treatment and recovery 11
5. Recovery is multidimensional What can you do? Promote the benefits of wellness and a health lifestyle Promote and strengthen social relationships Support the development of life and coping skills Provide opportunities for connecting with culture, spirituality and religion 12
6. Recovery involves everyone What can you do? Use positive language when speaking about people in recovery Provide outreach activities at diverse locations in the community Provide tailored education and early intervention strategies 13
Moving Toward a Recovery-Oriented System of Care Steps towards a recovery-oriented system of care Collaboration among service providers Coordinated community-based services and protocols Measurement of long-term recovery outcomes Shared language and messages Reduction of stigma 14
Next steps for the Resource Share the resource o Start conversations o Identify opportunities o Review services Share examples of recoveryfocused practices, policies or tools Share your stories of how you used this resource Provide feedback 15
Contact Information Sheena Taha, PhD Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction 75 Albert Street, Suite 500 Ottawa, ON K1P 5E7 Canada Tel: 613-235-4048 ext. 229 STaha@ccsa.ca @CCSAcanada @CCDUScanada 16