Building Communities of Recovery - Voices of Recovery San Mateo County (VORSMC) proposes to: 1) increase the capacity of adults in San Mateo County, CA to achieve recovery from substance use disorder and/or mental health and increase community-based recovery support through a peer-led program of individualized outreach, recovery planning, and linkage to helpful resources and, 2) Strengthen the infrastructure of peer-to-peer recovery support in SMC through the development of improved connections among criminal justice, treatment, employers, and other peer-led services.. VORSMC is a Black-woman-led organization with a diverse staff-all of whom have lived experience—with extensive experience providing linguistically and culturally appropriate substance use, peer recovery, and self-help support services to various cultures. The primary evidence-based practices used by VORSMCSMC are the Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP) model, motivational interviewing, and Community Reinforcement Approach materials used in SAMHSA-funded assertive community outreach projects. These approaches are facilitated by certified peer recovery coaches. The project will be implemented by qualified, experienced staff, led by an experience Project Coordinator, with the full support of the Executive Director. An external evaluator will be retained to provide oversight of data collection, quality, fidelity, and reporting to SAMHSA.
