Impact

As a NARR state affiliate, we uphold national standards for recovery residences, provide training and technical assistance, and advocate for quality, accessibility, and integrity in recovery housing across our state.  This effort is partially funded by the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMSHAS).  

In collaboration with ODMHSAS, Oxford House, and the Oklahoma Department of Corrections, OKARR is providing pre-release connections to certified recovery housing in rural communities for this Department of Justice funded project.

Braided funding from the Oklahoma Abatement Board and opioid litigation funds is driving progress in LeFlore County. Initiatives include an advisory council, a recovery housing registry, expanded evidence-based housing, school prevention education, training programs, and data collection to measure the impact on addiction recovery.

Diverting to Success in Comanche County prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment, partnering with the Oklahoma Wellness Network, the justice system, and recovery providers. It offers therapeutic supervision, innovative support, and Recovery Capital Index data to enhance diversion strategies, reduce recidivism, and improve public safety.

CCOP, funded by the Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Board, combats the opioid crisis through prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. A task force leads initiatives like recovery training, housing assistance, a resource registry, and NARR Level 2 housing, enhancing support for individuals with addiction and justice involvement.

Reclaiming Lives is establishing recovery housing in Haskell County, providing stability and addiction services for seamless reintegration. The project connects individuals in jail to care through discharge planning and uses braided funding to expand treatment, enhance diversion programs, and build sustainable recovery support.

BCOP supports Beckham County residents battling opioid use by launching a task force, expanding recovery housing, providing transportation through Oklahoma Ride Care, assisting drug court participants with rent and utilities, and promoting a Recovery-Friendly Workplace Initiative.

Custer County's opioid initiative expands recovery support with a local task force, transportation through Oklahoma Ride Care, a strengthened recovery community at SWOSU, rent and utility assistance for drug court participants, and a Recovery-Friendly Workplace Initiative.

Greer County's opioid abatement project includes a task force and enhanced NARR Level 3 recovery residences with Amethyst House Recovery. These residences provide employment, education, and transportation support, helping individuals transition from treatment to the community while reducing relapse risk.

Harmon Strong combats opioid misuse by establishing a countywide task force, promoting a Recovery-Friendly Workplace Initiative to help individuals reenter the workforce, and providing transportation to treatment, drug court, and jobs through Oklahoma Ride Care.

Kiowa SAFE tackles opioid addiction in Kiowa County by providing transportation to treatment, drug court, and jobs; prevention education in Lone Wolf Public Schools; housing assistance for those affected by opioids; and initiatives to enhance community collaboration and education.

This initiative aims to reduce overdose deaths by improving access to drug court and opioid treatment through transportation and housing assistance. It also expands emergency response with Narcan, enhances community awareness, and strengthens stakeholder collaboration.

CORP supports recovery by addressing social determinants of health through evidence-based practices. Initiatives include a recovery specialist at Caddo County Jail, transportation to treatment, rent and utility assistance, a NARR Level 1 recovery residence, low-cost dental care, and enhanced community collaboration.

Hope and Healing supports opioid recovery in Grady County through coordination of prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. Key initiatives include housing assistance, school and community education, a recovery specialist with the sheriff’s office, and a NARR Level 2 recovery residence by OCARTA.

The Stephens County Recovery Community Center (RCO), funded by opioid abatement resources, provides a safe space for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. In partnership with OCARTA, it offers peer support, education, and community engagement, fostering a recovery-focused environment.

THREE is establishing a district-wide criminal justice diversion hub for five counties to coordinate diversion efforts across all stages of the justice process. It will provide holistic support, including mental health, substance abuse treatment, employment, education, and housing. The initiative partners with Hopeful Grounds, a peer-led recovery center offering mentoring and support services. THREE aims to reduce recidivism, enhance public safety, and promote rehabilitation over incarceration by connecting individuals with tailored interventions.