30 in 30 Project
Removing Stigma of Addiction from the Workplace
Recovery Tax Credit Program
First of its kind program promotes the hiring of people in recovery, aims to remove stigma of addiction from the job market.
Eligible employers can apply to receive up to $2,000 of tax credit per eligible employee hired in the current tax year, and/or the year immediately prior to that.
Applications are due January 15 of the year immediately following the year for which the tax credit is being claimed.
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Assist people, families, and communities in identifying and accessing local...
Regional hubs that educate communities and connect New Yorkers to services.
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COTIs operate mobile treatment units that provide clinical services on the go.
Provide an open and restorative setting for young people to progress in their...
Personnel whose first-hand experience enables them to help individuals/families...
These are persons who are in recovery or who have personal family experience...
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Recovery at Work
Peer Advocacy
Become a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate
Qualifications
Individuals in recovery who hold a high school diploma may pursue a career as a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate.
Requirements
46 hours of training on a variety of topics and 500 hours of work experience in peer recovery,
paid or unpaid.
Certification
Apply for certification and register for the Peer Recovery exam. Certification is issued upon passing the exam.
Permanent Supportive
Housing
Stable housing and employment support long-term recovery. OASAS funds permanent supportive housing Providers in several counties across New York State to assist individuals/families affected by addiction to locate and maintain permanent housing by providing rental subsidies. Housing providers also assist in vocational training and employment counseling to help individuals in recovery lead self sufficient lives.
If you are homeless or at immediate risk of homelessness, contact your local Department of Social Services (DSS) or the New York City Human Resources Administration if you reside in the five boroughs.
If you are homeless or at immediate risk of homelessness, contact your local Department of Social Services (DSS) or the New York City Human Resources Administration if you reside in the five boroughs.