Kentucky Access to Recovery Evaluation

Evaluation of the Kentucky Access to Recovery (KATR) Linkage Strategy

Evaluate the long-term effectiveness of implementing vouchers as a linkage strategy in a population requiring recovery support services (RSS) when no other funding sources are available. A within-subjects study design will be used to test the effectiveness of the Kentucky Access to Recovery (KATR) last resort voucher linkage approach to reduce the risk of nonfatal and fatal overdoses by (a) increasing an individual's recovery capital; (b) reducing resumption of illicit substance use; and (c) promoting relinking to RSSs if illicit substance use is resumed.

Inclusion Criteria:

• be in SUD treatment or have completed within the past year SUD treatment for opioid use disorder or stimulant use disorder or have a history of overdose from opioid use
• be a first-time participant in KATR
• be in early stages of recovery (less than one year in recovery)
• be a resident of a KATR service county
• be at or below the 200% federal poverty level
• not have financial resources available through other funding mechanisms for RSSs
• be 18 years of age and older
• be in need of recovery supports that will enhance their likelihood of staying in recovery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 18
• Participated in KATR previously