Spera Outreach - 3 Types

Stabilization Outreach

Requires pre-approval from Spera Coordinator

GOAL: Begin treatment and integrate into recovery community

Average duration: 30 days

1. Complete detox (usually at Spera)
2. Complete an LOC assessment and be referred to 2-3 DFOP groups/week and stabilization outreach
3. Meet with a Spera Counselor to develop an initial OR recovery plan
   • Any individualized objectives must be listed on the recovery plan, and must be directly related to stabilization
   • Example objectives for initial recovery plan:
     • Obtain phone numbers from 12-step supports
       • Same gender with at least 6 months sober
     • Call 12-step supports
     • Invite 12-step supports to come to Spera for groups, meetings, or visits
4. Attend all OP groups
5. Meet weekly with a Spera Counselor to formally review goals and objectives, and complete a new recovery plan
   • Asking 12-step supports for ride-outs to meetings may be included on the recovery plan AFTER the above support-related objectives have been met
6. Participate in all applicable Spera groups, meetings, and activities

** Stabilization Outreach is only available to clients funded by the CMHPSM (DF ROSC)

Transitional Housing Outreach (THOR)

Requires pre-approval from Spera Coordinator & Transitional Housing Coordinator

GOAL: Prepare for transitional housing (DFTH)

Average duration: 2 weeks

1. Complete detox (usually at Spera)
2. Complete an LOC assessment and be referred to DFOP (if applicable) and transitional housing outreach
3. Meet with a Spera Counselor to develop an initial OR recovery plan
   • Any individualized objectives must be listed on the recovery plan, and must be directly related to preparing for Dawn Farm Transitional Housing
   • Looking for work and/or beginning employment is approved for THOR
   • Example objectives for initial recovery plan:
     • Obtain phone numbers from 12-step supports
       • Same gender with at least 6 months sober
     • Call 12-step supports
     • Invite 12-step supports to come to Spera for groups, meetings, or visits
     • Ask 12-step supports for ride-outs to meetings
     • Attend DFTH Info Group on Tuesday at 12:00pm
     • Attend Employment Group on Friday morning
4. Meet weekly with a Spera Counselor to formally review goals and objectives, and complete a new recovery plan
5. Participate in all applicable Spera groups, meetings, and activities

Next Step Outreach

Requires pre-approval from Spera Coordinator

GOAL: Remain in a safe and sober environment (Spera) until able to transition to the next step

Average duration: Varies

1. Complete detox (usually at Spera)
2. During detox, confirm a concrete next step for after Spera
   • Residential treatment at Dawn Farm
   • Residential treatment at another facility
   • Transitional housing other than DFTH
   • Shelter
3. Meet with a Spera Counselor to develop an initial OR recovery plan
   • Any individualized objectives must be listed on the recovery plan, and must be directly related to transitioning to the next step
   • Example objectives for initial recovery plan:
     • Obtain phone numbers from 12-step supports
       • Same gender with at least 6 months sober
     • Call 12-step supports
     • Invite 12-step supports to come to Spera for groups, meetings, or visits
4. Meet weekly with a Spera Counselor to formally review goals and objectives, and complete a new recovery plan
   • Asking 12-step supports for ride-outs to meetings may be included on the recovery plan AFTER the above support-related objectives have been met. Ride-outs for Next Step Outreach must be approved by Spera Coordinator.
5. Participate in all applicable Spera groups, meetings, and activities