If a person in Ray needs substance abuse treatment and doesn't have private health insurance or the money to pay for the recovery program in full, the Access to Recovery Voucher is possibly an alternative to look into. ATR is a federally-funded program which makes it possible for individuals to access addiction treatment programs and services including inpatient programs, intensive outpatient, regular outpatient, counseling, continuing care, recovery and life coaching, skills building, vocational training, and transportation assistance. The ATR grant program provides individuals with vouchers to purchase treatment and recovery support services for addiction disorders at the provider of their choice. To be eligible for ATR individuals must meet certain criteria, including: 1) be at least 18 years of age, 2) have a history of substance use or abuse, 3) have a yearly income that is less than 200% of the Federal poverty level, and 4) reside in the counties or jurisdictions that provide ATR.
Individuals interested in the Access to Recovery Voucher can consult with ATR Service Coordinators in their area. If someone's original choice of treatment or facility isn't working out, they can consult with their ATR coordinator to locate one that best fits their needs and that accepts the ATR.