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The Peer-to-Peer Recovery Program Expansion Project will build upon P2P to focus new resources on increasing public awareness of substance abuse,reducing stigma, and increasing outreach and capacity.

Award Number: H79TI080771
ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
OPDIV: SAMHSA
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2018
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2021

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The Peer-to-Peer Recovery Program Expansion Project will build upon P2P to focus new resources on increasing public awareness of substance abuse,reducing stigma, and increasing outreach and capacity. - Steppingstone Incorporated’s Peer-to-Peer Recovery Program Expansion Project (P2P EP) will build upon existing effective P2P operations. P2P currently operates a recovery center in Fall River, MA and provides peer-based recovery support services delivered through a framework of individual and group support, advocacy and education services and drug-free socialization activities that promote measureable wellness goals of maintained recovery and improved overall quality of life. Through this expansion, P2P EP will focus new resources on increasing public awareness of issues related to drug/alcohol addiction and recovery and reduce stigma through the development and implementation of a broad-based public awareness campaign across the Greater Fall River area. Furthermore, it will outreach to surrounding rural areas, unite existing local recovery supports to build and sustain a coordinated, recovery-oriented system of care which reaches all individuals in need within the GFR community, and expand GFR’s peer-based workforce in order to meet increased demand from individuals reached through the campaign by training 35 new peer volunteers and recovery coaches annually. The P2P recovery center, located at 175 N. Main Street, will also serve an additional 35 individuals annually as part of this Expansion Project. Steppingstone operates residential and outpatient substance use and mental health treatment programs, supportive housing programs, and an emergency shelter program in Fall River, MA which serve approximately 1,000 individuals and families annually. The P2P Project was developed to address challenges faced by individuals in recovery by providing effective peer recovery support services that emphasize social support and value shared experience and success as a determinant in helping peers develop and maintain significant lifestyle changes. While the project has been a huge success and exceeded target enrollment, lack of understanding and stigma related to alcohol and drug use still present barriers to treatment for too many in our community. In order to combat the opioid epidemic which continues to claim lives across GFR and the state, a broad-based public awareness campaign along with expanded outreach and workforce development efforts is needed to promote recovery and reduce harm for at-risk individuals. Through the P2P EP, more people will understand addiction, become aware of how and where to get help, and experience a coordinated and cohesive recovery support system in Greater Fall River. The Campaign will include TV commercials, educational videos, fliers, brochures, social media, special events and other activities. The campaign will be undertaken in concert with the Peer Recovery Leadership Council, which includes individuals in the local recovery community, state and local health representatives, local businesses including medical facility representatives and others, with a focus on providing ongoing direction and guidance to implement new activities and P2P services. New staffing under this expansion will include a 1 FTE PR/MC and 1.5 FTE Peer Recovery Specialist. Current staff includes 1 FTE Project Director, 1 FTE Peer Recovery Specialist Coordinator, and 1 FTE Peer Recovery Specialist along with Peer Volunteers.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2022	2020	STEPPING STONE INC	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	3	3/18/2022	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2021	2019	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	2	10/7/2020	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $225,000 )
2020	2020	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	004	3	9/23/2020	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2020	2020	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	003	3	9/1/2020	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$25,000
2020	2020	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	002	3	6/3/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$200,000
2020	2019	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	2	10/8/2019	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2020	2019	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	001	2	12/12/2019	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
														Subtotal = $225,000

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $225,000 )
2019	2019	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	003	2	9/12/2019	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$25,000
2019	2019	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	002	2	6/28/2019	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$200,000
2019	2018	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	001	1	4/3/2019	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$0
2019	2018	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	1	11/29/2018	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $225,000

Issue Date FY: 2018 ( Subtotal = $225,000 )
2018	2018	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	000	1	9/12/2018	NEW	$200,000
2018	2018	STEPPINGSTONE, INCORPORATED	466 N MAIN ST	FALL RIVER	MA	02720	BRISTOL	USA	Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance	001	1	9/27/2018	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$25,000
														Subtotal = $225,000

Grand Total All Awards = $675,000

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The Peer-to-Peer Recovery Program Expansion Project will build upon P2P to focus new resources on increasing public awareness of substance abuse,reducing stigma, and increasing outreach and capacity.

Award Number: H79TI080771

ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT

OPDIV: SAMHSA

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 09/30/2018

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2021

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