RECOVERY: The Process Of Regaining Possession Or Control Of Something That Was Once Lost!
RECOVERY: The Process Of Regaining Possession Or Control Of Something That Was Once Lost!
The WORX! is comprised of Recovery Support Worx Co. (RSW) and WillSTAN Housing. We are an affiliate of Trans YOUniting and partnered with several other community resources including The Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services (OVR) and the Allegheny County Housing Authority. We are a community-based program that offers Certified Recovery Specialist Training, peer/recovery support services, drug and alcohol level of care assessments, case management, resource coordination, LGBTQ+ capital, forensic support, housing assistance, health/wellness and workforce development. The Worx! is geared towards empowering individuals and families while they safely transition and address needs.
RSW delivers Certified Peer and Recovery Support Service (CPS/CRS), Drug and Alcohol Level of Care Assessments, Case Management and Resource Coordination. Our program is available to any individuals residing in Allegheny County, 18 years of age or older with a past or present opiate use disorder (OUD)/substance use disorder (SUD), mental health (MH) diagnosis or co-occurring disorder. We offer in person, telehealth/video, one on one sessions, and educational peer group workshops. (CPS/CRS) are trained licensed professionals who are tangible examples of persons with lived experiences (past or present) of SUD and/or MH. Some CPS/CRS have previous criminal justice involvement and offer practical context and insight.
WillSTAN Housing (The Will to Safely, Transition & Address Needs) offers quality affordable apartments/houses with both permanent and transitional leasing options. FREE-Covery Short-term Supportive Housing is available for up to 90 days to eligible individuals awaiting a bed at a DDAP Licensed Recovery House and/or permanent housing options. Participants must transition from INPATIENT TREATMENT to be eligible. Participants accepted into the FREE-Covery Transitional Supportive Housing are required to meet with their CRS/CPS for a minimum of one hour a day, attend mandatory peer groups/ meetings, and partake in weekly one-hour sessions with their Case Manager for case consultation and resource coordination.
Our flagship organizations combined with our community partnerships, provides our Champions with…The WORX!
ATTENTION CRS TRAINING SEEKERS…YOUR SEARCH STOPS HERE!
The WORX! is now providing Certified Recovery Specialist Training on an ongoing basis. For more information on upcoming trainings, please contact Trainer: Toccarra L. Williams, MSW CFRS, CJ-CRS at Toccarra@theworx.us
Our Services
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Case Management is an individualized, person/family-centered support service, targeted to individuals with addictive and co-occurring disorders who present with multiple needs and require advocacy and assistance in accessing needed services and supports.
The purpose of Case Management is to assist the individual/family with increasing resilience and self-sufficiency toward recovery.
The primary goals of case management services are to increase retention in and completion of substance abuse treatment and increase access to ancillary support services to enhance recovery. Activities include: assessment; person and family-centered service planning; linking individuals/families to services; monitoring their participation in treatment and support services and the outcomes of their participation; assisting an individual/family to develop a positive support network; advocating for medical services and resources if not readily available; and linking to education and employment, and to other agencies involved with the individual/family.
To qualify for Case Management, it is recommended that an individual have needs in at least six (6) or more of the twelve (12) Life Domains described below.
Resource Coordination bridges a gap in the current service system for individuals that have support needs for less than six (6) Life Domains.
• Physical Health
• Transportation • Housing
• Child Care
• Basic Needs • Legal
• Educational
• Vocational
• Mental Health
• Drug & Alcohol
• Family and Social
• Life Skills
• Treatment
*State ID’s and Driver’s License
Children, adolescents, adults, and older adults are eligible for Drug and Alcohol Case Management services. The service description references individuals and their families to accommodate natural supports that may be available for people of all ages.
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This training is for professionals who are interested in applying for the Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), the
Certified Family Recovery Specialist (CFRS) and/or the Certified Recovery Specialist Supervisor (CRSS) through the Pennsylvania Certification Board (PCB). While most concepts apply to both certifications, there will be times where it is noted/called out for differences/additions. The main purpose of certification is public protection: to ensure individuals are not harmed in any way while receiving recovery support services.
Once certified, Recovery Specialists are held to a Code of Ethics. While the credential is active, the Code must always be adhered to – even if the Recovery Specialist is no longer providing recovery support services.
The Worx! is now providing Private and Public Trainings to individuals and/or organizations who are interested.
For more information please feel free to contact Toccarra Williams, MSW, CFRS, CRS by email at Toccarra@theworx.us
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Drug and Alcohol Level of Care Assessment is a face-to-face evaluation of the client to ascertain treatment needs based upon the degree and severity of alcohol and other drug use, as well as the social, physical, and psychological effects of the substance use. The drug and alcohol level of care assessment identifies the strengths and needs of the client in order to determine the appropriate service and/or treatment modality.
The assessment includes the application of the Pennsylvania Client Placement Critieria (PCPC) for clients age 21 and above, or the American Society of Addiction Medicine Patient Placement Criteria Revised (ASAM PPC 2R) criteria for clients under the age of 21 to determine the appropriate level of care.
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The Worx! is happy to announce we have entered into a partnership with the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank. This expansion of services will:
• Assist families with emergency funding while they are awaiting more permanent solutions for food and housing.
• Assist families with transportation help to get them to/from Food Bank locations.
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P.W.I.D
Steps Unlimited
Prosperity on Parole
Road to Covery
“I’m MMAD!
Accountability Alliance
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Fitness Center
Meal Plans
Weight Management
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Certified Peer Recovery Support
One on one individual sessions.
Services include but are not limited to:
Crisis Management
Coordination
Coordination and linkages to other service providers
Development of recovery/wellness plan
Mentorship
Forensic Support
Life Skills
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The Worx! is happy to announce we have entered into a partnership with Travelers Aid. This expansion of services will:
• Provide individuals/families with 3 hour Connect Cards to/from medical, treatment and/or peer-recovery appointments.
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TransYOUniting is a mutual aid non-profit, providing resources to Pittsburgh's Trans Community. Trans YOUniting is an affiliate of The Worx!, who’s organization is led by Dena Stanley, a prominent social justice warrior amongst the Black Trans Community. We are Trans, Non-binary, and Gender Expansive people working to better our community's lives here in Pittsburgh.
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To qualify for The Worx! Participants must be:
*A Resident of Allegheny County with Health Choices-Medicaid Insurance (i.e., UPMC for You, Gateway, United Way, Aetna, etc.).
*At least 18 years or older with a present and/or history of mental health diagnosis and any of the following co-occurring concerns: substance use disorder, behavioral challenges, or any involvement with the criminal justice system. CPS
*At least 18 years or old with a present and/or history of substance use disorder (i.e., marijuana, alcohol, narcotics, etc.). CRS
The Worx! Referral
*Must Have ACTIVE Allegheny County Medicaid Insurance*.
Click here to download a copy of
Certified Recovery Services(CRS)/Case Management/Level of Care Assessment/Supportive Transitional Housing- Referral Form
OR
Click here to download a copy of
Certified Peer Specialist(CPS) Referral Form -Mental Health ONLY! (PLEASE NOTE: CPS referrals must be submitted by a profession of the healing arts-(i.e. Psychiatrist, CRNP, DO/MD, etc.).
For fastest response, click and submit all referral forms to Referral@theworx.us
