CHAMPIONS RECOVERY COMMUNITIES
“Champions” Multi-Disciplinary Teams
Utilize the best and innovative practices of addiction care
Promote the Modern Medical Disease Model of clinical care
Employ only individuals who have professional and personal experience and are licensed or credentialed in related fields
Partners with only the most successful, qualified providers of addiction medicine and other health related providers
Work with public and private employers to assist employees exhibiting wellness and productivity problems related to SUD
Focus on issues with legal drugs and middle- or working-class people primarily
Work cooperatively with health insurance companies and systems to provide the most accessible, affordable, quality level of care
Champions Support Teams Provide:
Pre-Screening
Motivational Interviewing
Coaching, Support Services and Monitoring
Client Choice Options for wellness/recovery paths
Referrals to/from Quality providers of Addiction Medicine and Mental Health Services
Substance Disease Education
Integration into Community 12-Step and other support groups
Measurement and Rewards for client accountability and provider performance
Strict adherence to all Federal and State privacy laws and practices
SUD care Labor Force Development
Champions Partners:
University, Colleges, Medical Schools, Technical Schools – Students and Faculty
Athletic Departments/Coaches and extra-curricular activities/advisors
Churches and congregations
Private and public employers
Addiction Medicine, Mental Health and Public Health Systems and Providers
Private and Public Health Insurers
States/Local Governments, Agencies and Local Communities