Best Practices for Recovery Housing in Arizona By SAMHSA

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Recovery housing plays a critical role in supporting individuals with substance use disorders on their path to long-term recovery.

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2,772 overdose deaths reported in Arizona in November 2023

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The State of Recovery Housing in Arizona

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To meet this need, Arizona has a growing network of recovery homes. As of 2021, the Arizona Recovery Housing Association (AzRHA) had certified over 100 recovery homes across the state (AzRHA, 2021).

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2,772 overdose deaths reported in Arizona in November 2023

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The State of Recovery Housing in Arizona

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To meet this need, Arizona has a growing network of recovery homes. As of 2021, the Arizona Recovery Housing Association (AzRHA) had certified over 100 recovery homes across the state (AzRHA, 2021).

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SAMHSA emphasizes that recovery housing should be centered on the four dimensions of recovery: health, home, purpose, and community. Research supports the effectiveness of recovery-oriented approaches.

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Best Practice 1: Be Recovery-Oriented

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A study by Jason et al. (2006) found that individuals living in recovery-oriented Oxford Houses had significantly lower substance use rates, higher monthly income, and lower incarceration rates compared to those in usual aftercare.

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Recovery housing should tailor services to each resident’s unique needs, preferences, and strengths.

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Best Practice 2: Promote Person-Centered, Individualized, and Strengths-Based Approaches

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A study by Polcin et al. (2010) found that sober living houses, which emphasize individualized and strengths-based approaches, were associated with improvements in abstinence, employment, and criminal justice involvement.

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The social model of recovery emphasizes peer support, mutual aid, and a strong sense of community.

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Best Practice 3: Incorporate the Social Model of Recovery

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Research by Borkman et al. (1998) highlights the effectiveness of the social model in promoting long-term recovery.

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Recovery housing must be responsive to the cultural needs of diverse populations. Arizona has a significant Latino and Native American population, making cultural competence a key priority.

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Best Practice 4: Promote Equity and Cultural Competence

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SAMHSA’s Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) 59 provides guidance on improving cultural competence in behavioral health services.

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Certification is a key tool for ensuring quality and safety in recovery housing.

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Best Practice 5: Ensure Quality, Integrity, and Resident Safety, and Reject Patient Brokering

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Arizona has passed legislation to combat patient brokering, and the Arizona Recovery Housing Association (AzRHA) offers voluntary certification for recovery homes meeting quality standards.