Pathways
There are multiple paths that can lead a person to recovery. These pathways may include treatment, criminal justice interventions, faith/spirituality, self-help groups and more.
Recovery is a process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.[1]
The following pathways are just some of the paths represented by and in the individuals who have taken part in the Commission Institute: 30 in 30 project.
- Treatment/Recovery
Roy Kearse, LCSW, CASAC; Vice President, Recovery Services and Community Partnerships at Samaritan Daytop Village
- Recovery
Lillian McCarthy, Director, Healing Springs Recovery Center.
- Residential Treatment
Allison King, Executive Director, Anchor House
- Harm Reduction
Joseph Turner, Chief Executive Officer, and Founder, Exponents, inc.
- Wellness
Chelsea, ROCovery Outreach Center
- Medication Assisted Treatment
Belinda Greenfield, New York State Opioid Treatment Authority
- Therapy
Dyna Tucker, LMSW; MFT
- Drug Court
Sky L. Pena-Davis, MA, CASAC New York State Unified Court System,
- Mental Health
Daniel Kelley, Executive Director Onondaga Community Living, Inc.
- Family
Ambi Daniel, CASAC; Trainer, Professor, Director, Family Services, Center for Life and Recovery
- Faith
Brenda Harris Collins, MA; Assistant Director, New York State Office of Addiction Supports and Services Services
- Addiction Treatment Centers
Brenda Harris-Collins, MA; Assistant Director, New York State Office of Addiction Supports and Services
- Health
Dr. Srikanth Adidas Venkata, M.D. One Brooklyn Health Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
- Self- Help
Ruth Riddick, CARC-RCP, Community Outreach & Communications, ASAP-NY
Understanding Addiction
The following articles and resources are designed to help individuals understand addiction and provide strategies for addressing the underlying and co-occurring issues related to substance use disorder.
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Addiction, Recovery, Science, and the Power of Support, by Ambi Daniels.
Why do people with substance use disorder do what they do--Addiction is defined as a chronic, recurring disorder characterized by compulsive drug seeking, continued use despite harmful consequences, and long-lasting changes in the brain. It is considered a complex brain disorder.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences
Recent work in child development and neuroscience increasingly suggests that children require safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments to thrive. Evidence shows that stress and trauma, especially when prolonged, can interrupt healthy child development, putting them at risk for lifelong health issues.
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Stages of Change
The addiction recovery process goes through different “Stages of Change.” When a person does not seem to be recovering in the time frame that we want them to show progress, it may be that they are in an early stage of change (pre-contemplation or contemplation).
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Online Mutual Supports
Mutual support is a voluntary reciprocal exchange of resources and services for mutual benefit. Mutual support projects are a form of participation in which people take responsibility for caring for one another and changing political positions.
On-line Mutual Supports includes a wide range of self-help supports that can be used by individuals and families with addiction and mental health needs. These supports offer the opportunity to connect with others in various stages of recovery. Mutual support services offers a breadth of alternatives in which experiences can be shared be it in recovery services, structured groups or informal meetings.
Take a few minutes to explore the resources below, they include non-clinical assistance, COVID-19 services, AA, Alanon, Alateen, Faith Community, Educational/Vocational support, SMART Recovery, Problem Gambling, referral services and various pathways to recovery.
STAYING CONNECTED IS IMPORTANT: VIRTUAL RECOVERY RESOURCES
Guide to Mutual Aid Resources
Non-Clinical Pathways to Recovery that are community-based and utilize peer support
Instructions for New York State-Operated Vaccination Sites
Help and Hope with Drugs, Alcohol, Gambling
1-877-846-7369 Text: HOPENY (467369)- The HOPEline operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
- Provides referral services via phone and text message to callers throughout New York State
- Access to bilingual staff to provide services in English and Spanish, as well as the 5 other languages that are required by the state of New York (Bengali, Traditional Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Korean, and Russian)
Naloxone Training
Problem Gambling New York State Resource Centers
Adult Children of Alcoholics Dysfunctional Families Free Literature
Friends of Recovery New York Family Resources
NYC Well:
Text WELL to 65173 or call 1-888-692-9355- NYC Well is a free, confidential mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services, in more than 200 languages, 24/7/365.
NYC Department of Education
- The New York State funded Substance Abuse Prevention and Intervention Specialists (SAPIS) program provides a range of prevention and intervention services in grades K-12.