Recovery Coaches/Care Managers are based on the Evidence Based Practice of Peer-to-Peer Recovery Support Services. The purpose of the Recovery Oriented Coach/Care Manager is to:
- Help individuals involved in the criminal justice system gain access to needed resources, services, or supports that will help them achieve recovery from their substance use disorder and other co-occurring issues;
- Identify, evaluate, inventory and collaborate with public and private community agencies to assist criminal justice clients with referrals and linkages to these services; and
- Ensure that clients are supported through the criminal justice process in order to: Increase the likelihood of retention in co-occurring treatment and long-term success.