Substance Use Prevention, Treatment and Recovery

A17 - Making the Case for Recovery Housing

Monday, April 11, 2022

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Gaylord National, Potomac 1-3

Moderator(s)

David Sheridan

President
National Alliance for Recovery Residences
St. Paul, Minnesota

Slides

Workshop Presenter(s)

Corrie Vilsaint, PhD

Research Fellow
Recovery Research Institute / Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Centerville, Massachusetts
Jason Paul Jarreau, NCPRSS

Director, Contracts and Development
Oxford House, Inc.
Silver Spring, Maryland

There is growing awareness that many people with substance use disorders are at lifelong risk of relapse and that even long-term treatment is short given this risk. Oxford Houses (OH) offer an extension of the recovery community for an indefinite time. Learn how an interdependent relationship between OH and treatment providers can help achieve sustained remission without relapse. This overview of the OH model will address the potential integration possible with OH and the recovery support services community for optimal outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

Discuss the history and structure of Oxford House, the documented outcomes of this sober living community, and how these programs can dramatically impact the lives of individuals with substance use disorders.
Recognize the foundation, role and support the OH recovery home model can have in a treatment approach.
Examine any outstanding questions you may have about Oxford House and its model.