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Ep. 51 – Bringing the Treatment to the Addicts: Ricardo Tull, Street Teams
Ep. 51 – Bringing the Treatment to the Addicts: Ricardo Tull, Street Teams
Ep. 51 – Bringing the Treatment to the Addicts: Ricardo Tull, Street Teams
Thursday 8th December 2016
Ricardo Tull shares how Philadelphia's CRAFT Program uses street teams and peer support to bring addiction treatment directly to those in need.
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Get the buttons here!Reaching Out: Ricardo Tull on Bringing Addiction Treatment to the Streets
Our final goal is to remove any barriers that may prohibit access from somebody going to treatment when they really need to and want to.
Imagine a program that doesn't wait for people to seek help but instead brings the help directly to them. That's exactly what Ricardo Tull is doing with Philadelphia's Coordinated Response to Addiction Facilitating Treatment (CRAFT) Program. In this episode of Cover 2 Resources, Ricardo shares how his team takes a proactive approach to combat opioid addiction by meeting individuals where they are—literally on the streets.
Ricardo, who works for Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health, explains that CRAFT is an extension of the long-standing Prevention Point program. The initiative focuses on assertive outreach and engagement, effective screening and assessment, unconditional support, and encouraging treatment. Since its inception in 2006, CRAFT has made a noticeable impact on the community by removing barriers to treatment and offering essential services. One of the unique aspects of CRAFT is its street teams.
These teams actively canvas neighborhoods to find individuals who need harm reduction services like syringe exchanges and access to treatment options. By providing peer support specialists and clinical care managers, the program ensures that those with substance use disorders receive comprehensive support. Additionally, the program has started using more acute psychiatric beds for detox, addressing one of the critical needs in addiction treatment. But CRAFT isn't just about immediate intervention; it's about long-term change.
Ricardo discusses how the program aims to expand its services and continue making a positive impact. From addressing the growing concerns around fentanyl to offering fee-for-service case management systems, CRAFT is paving the way for a more inclusive and effective approach to addiction treatment. If you're interested in how innovative programs like CRAFT are transforming lives and making a difference in the fight against opioid addiction, this episode is a must-listen.
Ricardo's insights provide a hopeful look at how communities can come together to tackle this pressing issue.