When an individual in Pray needs drug abuse treatment but doesn't have private health insurance or the funds to pay for treatment in full, the Access to Recovery Voucher is an alternative to look into. ATR is a federally-funded plan which makes it possible for individuals to access treatment programs and services including inpatient programs, regular outpatient, intensive outpatient, counseling, continuing care, recovery and life coaching, vocational training, skills building, and transportation assistance. The ATR grant program provides those individuals with vouchers to acquire treatment and recovery support services for substance use 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 abuse and addiction, 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 initial choice of treatment or facility isn't working out, they can work with their ATR coordinator to find one that is and that accepts the ATR.