2024 SCOSAR Annual Report

Executive Summary:

This Annual Report summarizes the activities, achievements, and future goals of the Surry County Office of Substance Abuse Recovery (SCOSAR) as outlined in their 2024 report. SCOSAR operates as an arm of Surry County Government with the purpose of serving organizations and residents seeking health and wellness improvement, self-direction, and substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, change, and recovery. The report highlights SCOSAR's multifaceted approach, utilizing the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) and Results Based Accountability (RBA) methodologies, and focusing on strategic planning, employment services, early intervention and prevention, recovery support (including transportation and the upcoming Accountability and Recovery Court), and post-overdose response. Key themes include a commitment to evidence-based practices, community collaboration, increasing accessibility of services, and a long-term vision rooted in a Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC).

The report provides quantitative data highlighting the reach and impact of SCOSAR's programs:

Recovery to Work/Recovery Friendly Workplace: 56 Memorandum of Agreements with businesses, 50 clients served in soft skills training, 66 clients referred to employers, and 29 clients obtained employment.

Ride the Road Transportation Program: 1,751 transportation requests submitted, 286 unique individuals served, and 62,349 total miles driven.

Intervention Team/PORT (Jan-Oct 2024): 419 referrals, 336 unique individuals served, 90 connected to treatment, and 67 connected to MAT.

Early Intervention and Substance Use Prevention Services: 11,216 youth served, 40,606 reached via social media, and 107 prevention and outreach activities conducted.

Challenges Acknowledged:

The report recognizes that there is no single solution to the substance use epidemic and emphasizes the need for diverse perspectives and collaboration. The challenge lies in providing individualized support while addressing population-level issues.

Conclusion:

The SCOSAR 2024 report demonstrates a comprehensive and proactive approach to addressing substance use disorder in Surry County. The organization is committed to evidence-based strategies, community partnerships, and a long-term vision of building a Recovery Oriented System of Care. The data presented indicates significant reach and positive impacts across various program areas. Future efforts will focus on strengthening evaluation, increasing accessibility, and deepening collaborations to achieve meaningful and sustainable change in the community.