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Research, Data and Needs Assessment45 documents
2021 Publications7 documents
- Overview of Systems Level Processes Supporting Recovery Coach Programs February 2021 Overview of Recovery Coach Programs covering the role of recovery coaches, current programming status, documented challenges, and common areas of conflict.
- Review of National Survey on Drug Use and Health Substance Data Set February 2021 Published data based on national, state, and sub state regions related to substance use and behavioral health issues.
- SCOSAR Data Update March 2021 A monthly data update highlighting EMS substance use events, Surrey County Intervention Team referrals, and opioid prescription totals.
- SCOSAR Newsletter May 2021 Highlights SCOSAR’s updates, activities, programs, and community efforts.
- SCOSAR Research Brief on Addiction in the Workforce March 2021 Examines the impact of substance use in the workforce, including employer reports, opportunities for workplace change, and the costs of substance use to employers, while highlighting how supporting recovery can benefit businesses.
- Surry County SUD Communicable Disease Update [2019] June 2021 Presentation of graphs and tables on communicable diseases associated with substance use in Surry County, based on 2019 data.
- Surry County VOICES Community Survey April 2021 A survey assessing medication storage patterns, community perspective regarding substance use, knowledge of current service accessibility and community needs.
2022 Publications7 documents
- Local Prioritization Planning Model Chart February 2022 A planning model chart outlining a framework for identifying and prioritizing local community needs and resources.
- Recovery Friendly Workplace Survey May 2022 A survey assessing employers’ interest, capacity, and readiness to support workplace-based substance use prevention and recovery efforts across Northwest North Carolina.
- SCOSAR and Piedmont Triad Regional Council Focus Group Report October 2022 Report summarizing findings from youth focus groups on mental and physical health needs in their communities and potential solutions identified across the groups.
- SCOSAR Opioid Litigation Settlement Funding Planning Model February 2022 Outline of SCOSAR’s priorities and planned allocation of the opioid litigation settlement funds.
- SCOSAR Prevention Plan 2022-2024 Summarizes prevention needs assessment and planning steps performed by SCOSAR with a unique prevention lens.
- SCOSAR Prevention Programs Life Cycle September 2022 A visual framework outlining the SCOSAR prevention program lifecycle from needs assessment and funding through SPF-based planning, implementation of evidence-based interventions, and ongoing evaluation.
- SCOSAR Vital Links September 2022 Visual overview of programs across the prevention, intervention, treatment, and recovery continuum, including their corresponding options and strategies identified in the NC Opioid Settlement, and categorized by current status.
2023 Publications4 documents
- Surry County’s Strategic Plan for Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care [data] April 2023 Executive summary of the needs identified through strategic planning, as well as supporting data.
- Surry County’s Strategic Plan for Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care April 2023 Executive summary of the needs identified through strategic planning.
- Surry County’s Strategic Plan for Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care May 2023 A 12-month, research based needs assessment and planning process for strengthening substance use response efforts using the Strategic Prevention Framework and ROSC frameworks.
- Youth Focus Group Highlights 2023 Overview of youth focus groups containing shared perspectives on mental and physical health needs.
2024 Publications3 documents
- enCompass: Evaluation of a Community-Based Substance Use Disorder Stigma Intervention December 2024 Research article about enCompass, a community-based SUD knowledge and stigma intervention that shows promise for improving SUD knowledge and reducing stigma.
- enCompass: Ohio Pilot Study September 2024 Evaluation of the 8-hour training program aimed at increasing SUD literacy and reducing addiction-related stigma.
- SCOSAR Annual Report 2024 An annual report highlighting program accomplishments, challenges, goals, and key program data.
2025 Publications17 documents
- Recovery to Work Program Data Report August 2025 Comprehensive analysis of the SCOSAR Recovery to Work program, including demographics, referral pathways, patterns, and employment outcomes.
- Ride the Road to Recovery Annual Report [Databook] 2025 Comprehensive operational and analytical resource documenting SCOSAR’s recovery-focused transportation system throughout 2025.
- SCOSAR Early Intervention and Prevention Services Annual Report 2025 Annual report highlighting SCOSAR’s early intervention and prevention services, including key programs and initiatives, as well as their outcomes and impacts.
- SCOSAR Framework August 2025 Outlines the foundational theories, frameworks, and processes guiding SCOSAR’s development and delivery of evidence-based services.
- SCOSAR INSPIRE Local Data Report July 2025 Examines economic conditions, the prevalence of diseases of despair, and drug-related arrests in Surry County.
- SCOSAR Prevention Services June 2025 Synthesis of insights regarding effective youth substance use prevention.
- SCOSAR Quarterly Summary April to June 2025 This quarterly report summarizes the programs, partnerships, and data-driven outcomes utilized to address substance use and its impact from April to June 2025.
- SCOSAR Quarterly Summary January to March 2025 This quarterly report summarizes programmatic activities, strategic advancements, and community impacts from January to March 2025.
- SCOSAR Understanding and Combating Addiction Stigma Survey September 2025 A community survey measuring stigma, knowledge, policy support, and acceptance of treatment and recovery services to establish a baseline for future interventions and recovery efforts.
- Substance Use and Its Impact on Families Survey April 2025 A survey capturing families’ lived experiences with substance use in Surry County, highlighting barriers to treatment and recovery resources, stigma, and the need for greater support, education, and accessible services.
- Surry County Community Perspectives Executive Summary November 2025 Presents a detailed review of community interviews conducted from June 17, 2025 to September 8, 2025 regarding substance use, its impact on families, and the broader social context in Surry County.
- Surry County Community Perspectives November 2025 Comprehensive examination of local attitudes, experiences, and needs related to substance use.
- Surry County Perspectives on Substance Use and Impact Report November 2025 Component of the Surry Strategic Framework 2030 that provides a comprehensive examination of local attitudes, experiences, and needs related to substance use
- Surry County Recovery Friendly Workplace Plan Program guide outlining the Recovery Friendly Workplace Program and Re-Entry and Recovery to Work Program, with strategies for businesses to support community recovery.
- Surry County Tobacco Infographics July 2025 Set of infographics examining Surry County tobacco retailer characteristics, product flavors and menthol, pricing and promotions, and youth appeal.
- Surry Transition Project Comprehensive Report January 2025 A comprehensive report detailing the Surry Transition Project’s background, mission, history, goals, services, demographics, substance use context, and program outcomes in Surry County.
- Surry Transition Project Databook July 2025 A data summary highlighting the Surry Transition Project’s work from February through June 2025.
2026 Publications7 documents
- Assessment of Substance Use Readiness in Surry County March 2026 A community readiness assessment capturing the perspectives of Surry County community members on substance use, identifying community strengths, gaps, attitudes, and readiness to guide future strategies and measure progress.
- SCOSAR and STP Credential Report February 2026 Comprehensive analysis of all credentialed substance use professionals registered within the Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board, with a focused comparison of Surry County against statewide metrics and neighboring counties.
- SCOSAR Narrative Summary January 2026 Overview of SCOSAR’s initiatives, service areas, progress, and priorities.
- SCOSAR Power of Prevention Mind Map March 2026 A visual flow chart outlining the rationale for investing in prevention, the Strategic Prevention Framework, and key conclusions.
- SCOSAR Program Narrative Summary Report for 2025 Document provides a narrative summary of SCOSAR Program Activities for Calendar Year 2025, Published January 2026.
- Statistical Profile of CPSS in Surry County March 2026
- Surry Credential Report Analysis February 2026
Service/Program Highlights11 documents
Press Releases6 documents
- COLE Journey Map September 2025 The launch of a Patient Journey Mapping Initiative from SCOSAR and COLE to improve substance use care.
- Essential But Incomplete Campaign January 2026 Public information campaign featuring an educational video that highlights how agencies work together to support individuals throughout the recovery process, emphasizing that a complete recovery system in Surry County depends on collaboration across agencies.
- SCOSAR and Addiction Policy Forum Community Survey June 2025 SCOSAR partnered with the Addiction Policy Forum and launched a community survey aimed at understanding attitudes and addiction literacy.
- SCOSAR GED Program Launch at Surry County Detention Center August 2025 Partnership between the Surry County Sheriff’s Office and Surry Community College to launch a pilot GED educational services program at the Surry County Detention Center.
- SCOSAR Seeks Surry County Residents for COLE August 2025 Invitation to Surry County residents to join COLE and contribute their perspectives and insights to SCOSAR.
- Surry Transition Project Recovery Program: First Graduating Class June 2025 Celebration of the first graduating class of the Surry County Detention Center’s new Surry Transition Project Recovery program in partnership with SCOSAR.
Council of Lived Experience (COLE)2 documents
- COLE Interest Package August 2025 A complete interest package for the Council of Lived Experience (COLE), including recruitment information, council expectations, agenda, and charter.
- COLE Report: First Three Months September to December 2025 Summary of COLE’s mission, structure, operational processes, and the first three months of activity (meeting summaries, themes, recommendations, and early impact).
Recovery Coach2 documents
- SCOSAR Recovery Coach Training Cohort Fall 2025 Training series outlining Classes 1-3 on Recovery Coaching for professionals and community members.
- SCOSAR Recovery Coach Training Cohort Spring 2026 Training series outlining Classes 1-3 on Recovery Coaching for professionals and community members.
Trainings4 documents
- A Comprehensive Training on Navigating Addiction One-Pager June 2024 Concise outline of the training that is designed as a resource for family members trying to navigate addiction and help a loved one recover.
- Responding to Addiction General Flyer Training overview from the Addiction Policy Forum outlining the training’s learning objectives and intended audience.
- Responding to Addiction July 2025 Training invitation focused on increasing knowledge of addiction and building skills to help your community.
- SCOSAR Training Catalog September 2025 A catalog of SCOSAR training opportunities designed to build knowledge.
All-Stars Group3 documents
- All Stars Community Substance Use Intervening Variable and Interventions Planning Report August 2022 Complete outline of the All-Stars Prevention Group, including the mission and vision statement, membership instructions and current capacity, as well as short and long-term goals.
- All Stars Life Cycle August 2022 The All Stars Life Cycle outlines a structured process for planning, implementing, and evaluating prevention efforts within a community.
- All-Stars and SCOSAR Program Intervention Partnership September 2022 A Venn diagram outlining the prevention programs implemented by All-Stars and SCOSAR, including programs shared between the two organizations.
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