BAY AREA FIRST STEP INC
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Mission Statement
Bay Area First Step, Inc., comprised of and led by people in recovery, provides alcohol & drug-free housing, and peer-delivered services designed to support individuals and families through the various stages of their recovery.
About This Cause
Peer-Run BAFS is a Peer-Run organization, also referred to as a consumer operated organization, which is owned, governed, and managed by peers. Peer-Run organizations are independent, autonomous, accountable, and controlled by peers. All decisions are made by the program and responsibility rests with the program. Regional Facilitating Center BAFS was chosen to be one of three Regional Facilitating Centers that serve as regional “mentor sites”. The sites provide ongoing technical assistance and training for programs providing Peer Delivered Services, Peer-Run Organizations and Recovery Centers. Our Facilitating Center is being developed through funding provided by the Oregon Health Authority in partnership with Coos Health and Wellness. Facilitating Centers provide structure and support for developing and sustaining programs. People in recovery are involved in every aspect of program design and implementation, creating opportunity for peer delivered services regionally, and statewide, and allowing for greater access to services. Quality Peer Delivered Services statewide are essential for people with substance use disorders. Bay Area First Step has developed curriculum for training specifically designed to educate other agencies on Peer Delivered Services best practices. The purpose is to expand the quality and availability of Peer Delivered Services within Oregon. The training covers Substance Use Disorder Peer-Delivered Services and the value of delivery by Peer-Run organizations as a best practice. Peer Delivered Peer delivered recovery support services are services that are planned, delivered, and administered by people who have experienced both substance use disorder and recovery. Mentoring continues throughout the process of change, giving emotional, and instrumental support to help people become engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse. Peer designed social support services, delivered by people who have been successful in the recovery process, transmit a powerful message of hope as well as a source of experiential knowledge. Peers facilitate contact with each other, which helps create community, promotes learning social skills, bolsters confidence, and improves self-efficacy. Alcohol and drug-free housing BAFS combines housing with substance use disorder and mental health recovery support services delivered by peers. The process of upgrading buildings and providing peer delivered services transforms neighborhoods and lives. Sheridan Recovery Center Located in North Bend, Sheridan Recovery Center offers alcohol and drug-free transitional housing and maintains a structured schedule of activities where peer support services are delivered. Lakeview Village Apartments Lakeview Village, located in Coos Bay, offers affordable alcohol and drug-free studio & two-bedroom apartments combined with peer-based recovery support. OHA Approved Training Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) Training BAFS offers a new 40 hour Oregon Health Authority approved addiction training program provided for CRMs by CRMs.