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ERNIE FLETCHER Co-Founder Presenters DAVE JOHNSON fletchergroup.org CEO This presenta,on is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administra,on (HRSA) of the U.S. Department


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Presenters

ERNIE FLETCHER

Co-Founder

DAVE JOHNSON

CEO

fletchergroup.org

This ¡presenta,on ¡is ¡supported ¡by ¡the ¡Health ¡Resources ¡and ¡Services ¡Administra,on ¡(HRSA) ¡of ¡the ¡U.S. ¡Department ¡of ¡Health ¡and ¡Human ¡Services ¡(HHS) ¡as ¡part ¡of ¡an ¡award ¡ totaling ¡$10.4 ¡million. ¡The ¡contents ¡are ¡those ¡of ¡the ¡author(s) ¡and ¡do ¡not ¡necessarily ¡represent ¡the ¡official ¡views ¡of, ¡nor ¡an ¡endorsement, ¡by ¡HRSA, ¡HHS ¡or ¡the ¡U.S. ¡Government. ¡
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Host

2019 BEST PRACTICES SUMMIT

October 14–16

  • St. Louis, Missouri

narronline.org

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WE ARE DEDICATED TO:

  • The NARR Training Portal
  • The NARR National

Directory

  • The NARR Outcomes

Portal

  • Creating new NARR

Affiliates wherever needed

ONE VOICE

The Fletcher Group works hand-in-hand with NARR to ensure a nationally unified voice for Recovery Residences.

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PARTNERS

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ENDORSEMENTS

A MODEL EVIDENCE- BASED PROGRAM.

SAMHSA

A PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE.

United Nations Office On Drugs and Crime

A MODEL THAT WORKS.

HHS

A BRIGHT SPOT IN TREATING PRESCRIPTION- DRUG ABUSE.

Louisville Courier-Journal

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TOPICS TO DISCUSS

  • Our Unique Model
  • Our Facilities
  • Our Effectiveness
  • How We Facilitate Debt-Free

Construction

  • How We Sustainably Fund Day-To-

Day Operating Costs

  • The Role Of Our New HRSA Grant
  • The Road Ahead

THE FLETCHER GROUP FOR RECOVERY HOUSING

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To provide the standardized model and technical resource center needed to guide, support, and build a nation-wide recovery housing program in collaboration with federal, state and local governments, faith-based entities, and the private sector.

Our Purpose

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NATIONAL REACH

We're working in rural communities in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, Kentucky, Georgia, West Virginia, Ohio, and other rural communites as requested

RECOVERY HOUSING

With a particular emphasis on the homeless and those with SUDs involved with criminal justice.

EVIDENCE-BASED TA

Field-proven tools and expertise to maximize your effectiveness.

Our Focus

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Our Unique Approach

HOUSING

Sustainably funded through partnerships with the Department of Corrections, Housing Authorities and many others, including the private sector.

RECOVERY

A complete Continuum of Care from intake to employment, including MAT, Peer-To-Peer Support, Workforce Development and Social Enterprise.

A Recovery Model Within A Housing Model

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HOUSING FOCUS

Alone among the three recipients, our Center Of Excellences is laser- focused

  • n Recovery Housing.

FEDERAL FUNDING

We recently became one of three recipients to receive $6.6 million over the next three years.

HRSA Grant

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HRSA TARGETS

INTERVENTION

  • Prevention programs
  • Early intervention,

especially SBIRT

SURVEILLANCE

  • SUD/OUD screening

and diagnosis

  • Fatal and nonfatal
  • verdoses
  • Service availability,

including MAT

HOUSING

  • Recovery Housing

NARR Levels 1-4

  • National Recovery

Housing Directory

  • Training Portal
  • Outcomes Portal
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OUR FACILITIES

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TESTIMONIALS

What Clients Say About Us

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“The program changed me and I’m now a peer

  • mentor. I know about this disease better and

have the tools to stay sober.” “They truly, honestly care about me and want me to have a fruitful and productive future.”

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“It changed my life. I learned from others and got a lot out of the program.” “They’re personal and really care about you while you’re there and when you go home.“

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“I really liked the recovery dynamics. They explained the disease. They show a lot of love and teach you how to love yourself and others.” “The program deals with my addiction in a productive way. It gives me structure and the tools I need to stay sober.”

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“It’s a good program and helps you get ready for the real world. And I am still sober today.” “I liked everything. It taught me a lot about myself and to be more open to others. I’m more accountable.”

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“It changed my life. I had a negative outlook on life and was headed down the wrong

  • directions. The program changed all of that. The

counselors and directors were great.” “It’s not a cookie cutter program. They work with you one on one and teach you to live life. It showed me how to be a mom.”

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“I grew a lot there as a person and I learned a lot of education about addiction.” “This is the first program I completed. It saved my life. It’s totally life changing.”

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“It’s a great place. It teaches you things I’ve never learned before. It taught me how to be more responsible.” “There was nothing I disliked. It saved my life. I’ve been 16 months sober and I have a job now and I get to see my child.”

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Our Economic Indicator Outcomes

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Our Return On Investment

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Your Tax Savings

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HOW THE MONEY WORKS

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Regional Men’s Recovery Center Owensboro, Kentucky Construction Cost $5.9 Million

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How Debt-Free Construction Works

How $5.9 million in construction costs were covered at the Regional Men's Recovery Center in Owensboro, Kentucky

$5,000,000

  • LIHTC
  • (OVER 10 YEARS)

$250,000 $150,000 $500,000

1

  • HOME FUNDS

2

  • AFFORDABLE

HOUSING TRUST

3

  • FEDERAL HOME

BANK LOAN

4

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  • WHAT'S AN LIHTC?
  • The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is the key to debt-free construction.
  • INVESTOR

Investors who make a lot of money have to pay a lot of taxes (investors can include banks)

  • FEDERAL

GOVERNMENT

Wants to help low-income residents live in a decent home

  • STATE

HOUSING AUTHORITY

Administers program by issuing annual tax credits for ten years to developers of worthy projects

  • DEVELOPER

Can cover most construction costs by passing annual tax credits to the investor

  • COMMUNITY

Win-win for the project, the residents, the investor, construction workers and the local economy

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Men's Addiction Recovery Center Bowling Green, Kentucky Annual Operating Costs: $1.3 Million

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How Operational Day-To-Day Sustainability Works

How $1.3 million in annual day-to-day operating costs are covered at the Men's Addiction Recovery Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky

$550,000

  • DEPARTMENT OF

CORRECTIONS

$200,000 $300,000 $150,000 $100,000

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  • HOUSING CHOICE

VOUCHERS

2

  • COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS

3

  • FOOD STAMPS
  • (SNAP)

4

  • LOCAL

5

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  • Former Kentucky Commissioner of Corrections
  • Has held leadership positions in Florida, Oklahoma, New

Mexico, and Tennessee

  • Served as Vice President of Business Development at

Corrections Corporation of America

  • Author of "Establishing Partnerships Between Correctional

Agencies and University Researchers To Enhance Substance Abuse Treatment Initiatives"

  • Author of the book, "My Life: John D. Rees's Four-Decade

Career in Corrections"

CRIMINAL JUSTICE SPECIALIST JOHN REES

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RESEARCH SPECIALIST JENNIFER MILES

  • Extensive experience with recovery support services and

treatment systems

  • Creator of chronic care models for treating alcohol and
  • ther drug use disorders
  • Developer of payment innovations to fund substance use

treatments

  • Author of "MAT-Capable Recovery Residences: How

State Policymakers Can Enhance and Expand Capacity To Adequately Support Medication-Assisted Recovery”

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THE VALUE OF DOCUMENTATION

Eight years of detailed

  • utcome documentation

earns the trust of stakeholders and plays a key role in winning tax credits and other governmental assistance.

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Community Development Funding

WE ALSO ENJOY A LONG-STANDING RELATIONSHIP WITH FAHE

FAHE is known as a national leader in facilitating collaboration across sectors to increase health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

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STAFFING

COMMUNITY APPROACH

We use a Therapeutic Community Model to address staffing issues.

THE POWER OF PASSION

Many residents want to work in recovery. We help them get certified.

OPTIMIZING ALL ASSETS

Only three or four staff members per facility are licensed and paid a full- time salary.

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ACCOUNTABILITY

YES, WE HOLD THEIR FEET TO THE FIRE.

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Potential Partners

TOGETHER WE CAN DO GREAT THINGS

  • Departments of Community Health
  • Departments of Corrections
  • Departments of Behavioral Health and

Development Disabilities

  • Departments of Community Affairs
  • Housing Authorities
  • Faith-Based Initiatives
  • Private Sector employers and others
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Next Steps

STEP 1

Engage and collaborate with existing stakeholders.

STEP 2

Identify needs and tailor efforts to each community.

STEP 3

Engage sponsors, including not-for-profits, provider groups and faith-based

  • rganizations.
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Next Steps

STEP 4

Obtain the support of the Governor, the governor’s administration and state housing authorities.

STEP 5

Select a site for the first Recovery Residence.

STEP 6

Apply the Fletcher Group’s expertise in prevention, intervention, MAT, and Recovery Housing.

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DON'T TELL. SHOW!

FIND A PROJECT AND MAKE IT REAL: "HERE'S THE PROJECT. HERE ARE THE PARTNERS. IT'S REAL!"

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Don't think small. And don't be shy. Go with a 'big ask' and inspire! (Remember: It's easier to downsize after 'asking big' than it is to ask for more later.)

THINK BIG!

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Thank you! Questions? Thoughts? Suggestions?

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Contact Information

EMAIL ADDRESS

info@fletchergroup.org

PHONE NUMBER

(406) 360-0767

MAILING ADDRESS

950 Eagles Landing Parkway, Suite 584 Stockbridge, Georgia,30281