Recovery Network of Programs Inc.

“The form 990 is reviewed by the ceo and cfo for accuracy and completeness. Any required information from board members is acquired.”

“The board of directors annually review and disclose any conflicts of interest to the officers and management of the agency. For key employees, the agencys personnel manual has a section relating to conflicts of interest and requirement to disclose any instances as soon as any would occur.”

“The agency engages an outside independent party to perform an extensive compensation and benefits study to determine reasonableness of the compensation paid to employees, including the ceo and other key employees. The result of the study are then reviewd by management of the agency and presented to the board of directors with recommendations.”

“The agency engages an outside independent party to perform an extensive compensation and benefits study to determine reasonableness of the compensation paid to key and other employees. The results of the study are then reviewed by the management of the agency and presented to the board od directors with recommendations.”

“How governing documents, financial statements are made public - the agnecy makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and the financial statements made public upon request. These items are currently not available on the agencys website.”

“Two of the agencys current directors are employed by the same employers.”

“The agency has a written whistleblower policy, including a phone hotline.”

“THE AGENCY PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2020: Supervised Apartment Programs - This program, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, provides residential supervised housing services to individuals who have psychiatric disorders and are involved in the state mental health service system. The program offers case management and community support services that assist and encourage the individual in achieving or regaining the skills necessary to live more independently in the community. Case managers assist clients in locating safe, affordable housing and developing a recovery plan to achieve independence. Coordination and facilitating of referrals among other community service providers is necessary in order to link the individual with needed supports. The program had an average annual utilization rate of 97% for the fiscal year. two out of three clients leaving the supervised apartment program completed treatment successfully, 50% of the developed social supports in the community and 100% have stable living situations. Iranistan House - Transitional Living Center - The Transitional Living Center is an 8-bed group home residential facility for men and women who suffer from severe and persistent psychiatric disabilities. The program provides residential and rehabilitative services to individuals who have significant skill deficits in the area of self-care and independent living and who require a non-hospital, supervised community-based residence. Staff strives to protect the privacy and personal dignity of each individual while teaching, coaching, educating, training, counseling and assisting with daily living and self-care skills to enable each client to assume increased responsibility necessary for a full and independent life in the community. This program has an average utilization rate of 90% for the fiscal year. Only one client left the program which did not complete the program treatment sucessfully, 82% of developed social supports in the community and 100% have stable living situations. Tina Klem Serenity House - This program is a recovery house for 12 women who have co-occurring substance abuse and psychiatric disorders. The women may also have a history of trauma. Residents are provided with a variety of psycho-educational groups such as life skills training, parenting skills, employment search, anger management, relapse prevention, health and wellness, safety and coping skills. This program has an average utilization rate of 95% for the fiscal year. Eighty-eight percent complete treatment successfully, 77% of developed social supports in the community and 95% have stable living situations. Urban Model Initiative - This program offers both transitional and supportive housing opportunities for individuals who are homeless and living with both psychiatric and substance use disorders. The "transitional" housing component of the program, with a capacity of 5 individuals, operates out of the Prospect House Shelter. The "supportive" housing component of the program, with a capacity of 8 individuals, is located off-site at another facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut where individuals may reside for a maximum of 18 months. For each level of housing, extensive case management services are provided by a diverse team. A team approach with a heavy emphasis on illness management and recovery, relapse prevention, and skill building is provided to each client. Staff members are on site for each facility 24 hours a day. Supportive housing and transitional housing programs had an average utilization of 98% and 77%, respectively, for the fiscal year, one hundred percent of the Transitional client follow-up at the next level of care with 30 days and 92% of clients maintained or improved their level of functioning. The supportive program clients completed treatment 77% and 94% had developed social supports in the community. The outpatient program had 70% of its client reducing or eliminating their substance us”

“Horizons - This program, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is a CARF accredited, intensive short-term inpatient program for individuals struggling with addiction or co-occurring with addiction and mental health. Clients consist of males and females, aged 18 or over with a substance dependence disorder, including those receiving or in need of medication-assisted services for opiate addiction. Post-discharge referrals are made to a variety of housing resources as well as outpatient addiction and mental health services. Clients who complete successfully are encouraged to become members of the alumni group in order to offer hope to those who are beginning the recovery process. Horizons maintained an average utilization rate of 89% for the fiscal year. Out of all clients discharging from this program, 75% completed their course of treatment, 94% reduced or eliminate their substance use and 92% improved their overall level of functioning. Prospect House - This program provides emergency shelter to thirty-six adults on a daily basis in a facility located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The program provides comprehensive case management services to meet the varied and complex needs of individuals who are homeless. The case management program at Prospect House includes assessment, transportation, life skills training, as well as individual, group, and family sessions. Out of all clients discharging from this program over 71% completed their program. The Shelter is continuing to decrease their length of stay which means clients are getting housing faster than before. New Prospects located at in Bridgeport, Connecticut is uniquely positioned to offer gender-specific co-occurring enhanced intensive residential services to adult men and women. This program is designed to provide services for individuals who are experiencing difficulties stabilizing their substance abuse and mental health issues and are in need of short-term intensive treatment of approximately 30 days. The program accepts men and women age eighteen and up who are assessed with high severity of mental health symptoms who may also require medication-assisted treatment support with methadone or suboxone. Out of all clients discharging from this program 83% completed their course of treatment, 94% reduced or eliminate their substance use and 100% improved their overall level of functioning. Treatment to Pathway Program (TPP) - The TPP program works in collaboration with Connecticut Department of Correction and Connecticut Judicial Branch. TPP provides an innovative, uniquely designed program to divert non-violent offenders living with substance use and/or mental health disorders. The TPP program is located in Bridgeport Superior Court and provides immediate, comprehensive, clinical assessment and assertive linkage for those individuals who are more appropriately served by treatment than incarceration. The program has had a significant impact in reducing the number of individuals jailed unnecessarily. It also demonstrates the positive impact of providing appropriate treatment and services in lowering recidivism and re-arrest rates. Jay Brothers Unified Resource Center (JBURC) - This program, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, is our newest outpatient treated program. JBURC is CARF accredited and licensed by the Department of Public Health for both psychiatric and substance abuse services. This program serves male and female adult clients who have been affected by substance abuse and/or psychiatric issues. The program offers a variety of group sessions to help clients learn tools and skills to reduce their use of substances and eventually become abstinent. In addition, this program offers an intensive outpatient treatment program. Family/couples sessions are strongly encouraged as a means of improving communication and to serve as a foundation for establishing healthier relationships.”

“There has been no change in oversight process or selection process from prior year.”