Recovery

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The Recovery Ready Community Index: A Public Health Assessment Tool

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s substance use recovery work, PSC conducted an environmental scan to identify clinical and non-clinical recovery resources in Iowa’s cities and towns. These community-based resource data were used to construct quantitative indexes of recovery along four dimensions, a first of its kind Recovery Ready Community Index (RRCI). PSC mapped […]

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A Community-Based Strategy to Advance Substance Use Recovery

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s substance use recovery work, PSC analyzed strategic information that would give Iowa the best chance of maximizing recovery and developed a key resource to use as a launching point for building a recovery community in Iowa. Key findings were the breadth, depth, size, and strength of recovery resources

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A Recovery Community Guide for Public Health

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s substance use recovery work, PSC spoke with directors of recovery community centers (RCCs) from around the country to learn best practices in establishing an RCC, then analyzed interview transcripts and reviewed scientific literature around recovery to identify themes and concepts that facilitate development of recovery community organizations (RCOs).

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Interviews with National Leaders: Quick Reads

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this quick read highlights interviews the PSC team facilitated with national and local recovery experts to learn their key strategies on building strong, community-rooted Recovery Community Centers (RCCs) in Iowa. Recommendations include using recovery-friendly language, supporting multiple pathways, compensating staff with lived experience, and

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Iowa’s Collegiate Recovery Resources: Quick Reads

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this quick read highlights PSC’s collegiate recovery resources on Recovery-Iowa.org. The website highlights how Iowa universities support students in recovery through community programs and wellness services, and it links to national networks like the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE). 

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Recovery Iowa Website: Quick Reads

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this quick read highlights PSC’s Recovery Iowa website project. Specifically, this quick read focuses on tools, features, and website content that create accessible recovery resources.    Archive: View a previous edition of the Recovery Iowa Website: Quick Read here.

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Recovery Iowa 2021

As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this report documents the recovery tools PSC developed in 2020 and 2021 for the Recovery Iowa website, as well as community-specific reports to support recovery efforts in Iowa. 

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Enhancing the Substance Use Recovery Landscape: Physical Activity and Access to Nature

Physical activity and access to nature play a vital role in supporting substance use recovery by improving mental health and reducing cravings. As part of the Public Science Collaborative’s Substance Use Recovery work, this research emphasizes the need for early involvement and strong community partnerships to enhance recovery outcomes. 

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