1. Adolescent systems of care
Allie Haydon LCDC, LMFT-A, LPC-I

2. What’s the difference? Sobriety Recovery
Abstinence from mind-altering substances
Abstinence from mind-altering substances
And/Or abstinence from self-destructive behavior
“Working a Program”
Calling a sponsor/support person
Attending support meetings
Working the 12 Steps/program of recovery
Developing a spiritual/cognitive connection

3. Definitions Recovery Alternative Peer Group (APG)
Recovery from alcohol and drug problems is a process of change through which an individual achieves abstinence and improved health, wellness, and quality of life.
An Alternative Peer Group is a community-based, family-centered, professionally staffed, positive peer support program that offers prosocial activities, counseling, and case- management for people who struggle with substance use, self-destructive behaviors, or other mental health issues.

5. Definitions Cont’d Recovery High School
Goals of a recovery high school
Secondary schools designed specifically for students in recovery from substance use disorder.
To educate all available and eligible students who are in recovery from substance use disorder or co- occurring disorders such as anxiety, depression, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
To meet state requirements for awarding a secondary school diploma
To support students in working a strong program of recovery

6. S.U.D. and M.H. Integration
The same tools are used for both SUD and MH in APGs and Recovery High Schools.
Peer support groups - safe place to discuss thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offer positive feedback from peers
Pro-Social activities - promote social skills, bonding with group members, and interact with others who are going through similar issues
Clinical components - skill building and guidance to resources outside of APGs and Recovery High Schools
Parent support – peer led and skill building groups to educate parents on supporting their young people at home and providing a place for parents share their experiences
Continuum of care communication – contact with therapists, psychiatrists, school counselors, probation officers, etc. about what skills they are learning elsewhere

7. Alternative Peer Group Recovery High School
Integration of apg & recovery high school
Alternative Peer Group
Recovery High School

8. Adolescent Continuum of Care
Education & Support
Treatment Center
Alternative Peer Group
Recovery High School
Sober Living
Recovery College
Assessment
Individual/Family Therapy
Youth Meetings
Churches
School-based
Outpatient Program
Optional step
Residential
Partial Hospitalization
Intensive Outpatient
Long-term Peer Recovery Social, Behavioral, Mental Health Support
Long-term Peer Recovery Academic Support
Long-term Peer Recovery Independent Living Support
Long-term Peer Recovery Collegiate Support

9. Key ingredients for successful adolescent systems of care:
KNOW EACH OTHER!
And each other’s programs. (Visit facilities, Meet the staff, Have lunches, Invites to fundraisers, etc.)
COMMUNICATION!
Frequent (daily, weekly)
HUMILITY!
We are all on the same team, we just have different “flavors”
Speak kindly about other programs, shut down “shit-talking”
OPENNESS!
Share with each other what works!

10. OK BUT, DOES IT REALLY WORK?
DUH. YES.

11. FACING ADDICTION RALLY WASHINGTON DC

12. RECOVERY IN THE PARK
SPROM = SOBER PROM

13. Resources Association of Alternative Peer Groups
Association of Recovery High Schools
Association of Recovery in Higher Education
Generation Found documentary

14. Panel discussion
Q & A