The Public Science Collaborative developed the Recovery Community Center (RCC) Training and Resource Library for the Recovery Iowa website in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) to support the advancement of substance use recovery organizations, staff, and volunteers in the state. Here, find […]
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The Public Science Collaborative developed the “Understanding Recovery Capital” training module as part of a series of training materials for the Recovery Iowa website in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) to support the advancement of substance use recovery organizations, staff, and volunteers
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The Public Science Collaborative developed the “Multiple Pathways of Recovery Training” training module as part of a series of training materials for the Recovery Iowa website in collaboration with the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services and The Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR) to support the advancement of substance use recovery organizations, staff,
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This quick read provides an overview of Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP), which offers a peer-based and self-management approach to sustaining recovery. WRAP is centered around the belief that individuals have a right to a fulfilling life while living in substance use recovery. The guiding objectives of WRAP are to help individuals identify the support
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This quick read provides an overview of the Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Framework, a holistic approach to substance use recovery that recognizes recovery as a comprehensive process encompassing all aspects of a person’s life. Through a collaborative approach, ROSC helps deliver resources and services that extend beyond treatment alone, becoming integrated into both an
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This quick read provides an overview of instruments for measuring and monitoring recovery capital. Recovery capital refers to the support systems and resources that enable individuals to initiate and sustain recovery from substance use. Recovery capital is unique to each individual, shaped by personal history, community context, and the stage of one’s recovery journey. Measuring
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This quick read provides an introduction of recovery capital. Recovery from substance use is often supported by multiple forms of care, connection, and resources, particularly during the early stages of initiating recovery. At the same time, recovery is more than the absence of substance use. It encompasses psychological well-being, physical health, social relationships, economic stability,
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The Public Science Collaborative at Iowa State University conducted journey map workshops throughout the state to document and explore the pathways and experiences of people in recovery from a substance use disorder. The goals of the workshops were to 1) identify unique and emergingpathways of recovery, 2) document real experiences of people navigating recovery services
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As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s substance use recovery work, PSC created a first in the nation, statewide recovery-ready community index (RRCI) comprised of recovery readiness scores for hundreds of Iowa communities. Since 2020, Iowa has witnessed the founding of seven recovery community organizations, including five recovery community centers and two collegiate recovery programs.
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As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, the Recovery Ready Community Index (RRCI) Dashboard measures recovery resources across Iowa communities. This interactive tool helps identify where support for substance use recovery is strongest and guides efforts to build recovery-friendly environments.
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