Articles

Designing a Recovery-Oriented System of Care: The Operational Blueprint Counties Actually Need
A ROSC only works when it is built as a connected delivery system, not a concept statement. This article breaks down how counties operationalize recovery orientation across access, service coordination, governance, and outcomesβ€”using workflows and controls that survive real-world volume and volatility. Read more...
Closing the MAT Gap for People Experiencing Homelessness: Street-to-Start Models That Hold Engagement
MAT access often fails for people experiencing homelessness because pathways assume phones, appointments, and stable routines. This article explains how systems design street-to-start MAT models that deliver rapid initiation, continuity, and governance while protecting low-threshold access. Read more...
Post-Overdose Outreach and Warm Handoff Models That Prevent Repeat Events and Build Engagement
Non-fatal overdoses are among the strongest predictors of future fatal overdose. This article explains how counties design post-overdose outreach and warm handoff models that operate at real-world speedβ€”linking EMS and ED touchpoints to follow-up, naloxone reinforcement, and voluntary treatment access without coercion. Read more...