Substance Use and Recovery (CSSUR)

VISION STATEMENT:

MISSION STATEMENT:

VALUES:

• Prevention & De-stigmatization: The COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND RECOVERY (CSSUR) is committed to prevent and intervene to de-stigmatize Substance Use by engaging in open conversation, education, training and community awareness campaigns/initiatives through a whole-person approach.

• Dismantle Discrimination: We acknowledge that Substance Use Disorder is a chronic health issue and work to change the beliefs, attitudes and systems that contribute to the unjust or prejudicial treatment of people with Substance Use Disorders. 

• Increase Access/Reduce Barriers: We continually assess and address the multiple barriers (financial, physical environment, bias, discrimination, transportation, etc.) to recovery. Acknowledging the multi-faceted contributors inclusive of physical health and behavioral health. We work to develop sober housing resources and employment opportunities for people in recovery.

• Culturally Responsive: We respect and honor the languages, cultures and life experiences of the individuals we work with, have positive perspectives on culturally and linguistically diverse people, and practice cultural sensitivity.

• Person Centered: We honor the individuals we work with as dignified human beings that have the right to self-determination.  We facilitate the opportunity for meaningful choice in the services and resources available.  We engage individuals to lead the decision-making process and collaborate for desired outcomes.

• Supportive Recovery Community: COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS FOR SUBSTANCE USE AND RECOVERY (CSSUR) supports long-term recovery through strengthening a sustainable recovery community (families, friends & service providers) with multiple pathways to recovery on the continuum from abstinence to harm reduction.