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What does ATR mean? |
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ATR, or Access to Recovery is a federally funded initiative expanding access to substance abuse treatment and recovery support services to over 6000 people over a three-year period. The Colorado Office of the Governor, in conjunction with the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD), have been awarded a three-year grant by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment to expand existing treatment capacity, increase client choice of treatment provider, and enhance the participation of community and faith based organizations in providing support for individuals with substance abuse problems. |
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What's a voucher? |
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A Colorado ATR program voucher is an electronic record that provides evidence of Connect Care’s agreement to pay an organization for allowable services provided to a Colorado ATR program individual who requests such services. Vouchers have maximum service unit(s) and a specified time limit and are issued based on availability of grant funds. |
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Can I live anywhere in Colorado and get services? |
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The initial service areas include the Metropolitan Denver area and El Paso and Teller Counties. Details about expansion of Access to Recovery to additional areas of Colorado will be announced soon on this website under the ‘updates’ tab. Individuals that live outside these service areas may receive treatment if they are willing to travel to a provider within the active service areas. |
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Who is eligible for ATR funding? |
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In order to be eligible for ATR funding, an individual must have a substance abuse or dependence problem requiring treatment, and be either age 25 or younger OR have used methamphetamines in the past 90 days or if institutionalized, in the 90 days prior to institutionalization. If an individual meets the methamphetamine requirement they do not have to meet an age requirement. |
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What will ATR pay for? |
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Mines and Associates will complete an eligibility screening of individuals seeking services from Colorado ATR and schedule a face to face appointment with a Mines Affiliate. During the face to face appointment, a clinician administers the Addiction Severity Index, or Teen Addiction Severity Index. Determination of the appropriate level of treatment is completed using the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) placement criteria. Further assessment of the individual’s need for supportive services such as transportation, childcare, peer support, and basic needs is also conducted at this time. All of the treatment and recovery support needs that arise during the assessment are covered by the ATR program. |
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What will ATR not pay for? |
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ATR will not pay for classes or treatment if an individual has been court-mandated to pay for these services as part of their restitution. If an individual is court-mandated to take a class or receive treatment and payment is not specified as part of restitution, ATR may cover these costs. |
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Can I go to any provider? |
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No single program, service, or approach is appropriate for all individuals. Matching settings, interventions, and services to each individual's particular needs and preferences is critical to his/her ultimate success. One of the broad goals of the ATR program is to ensure that all individuals have a genuine, independent choice of service provider that reflects their personal needs and preferences. Each individual will be given a choice of two or three providers, within the network, to choose from that best meets their individual needs. |
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What is a GPRA? |
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As part of the Colorado Access to Recovery grant, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration-Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (SAMHSA-CSAT) requires that data are collected on clients and on the services provided to them, as part of an effort to measure the activities and impact of the services. Some data are collected when the client is initially assessed for services, and other data will be collected as services are delivered, upon discharge from services, and six months after the initial intake. When the client is initially assessed, the assessor will administer the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) to the client, in addition to intake paperwork. The GPRA survey asks questions about alcohol and substance use, as well as questions about the client’s living situation, their physical health, and some other areas that may be affected by alcohol and/or substance use. |
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Does ATR cover detox? |
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ATR does not cover detox because it is currently funded through other sources. |