Detox & Recovery
A review and summary of Rural Health Scholar research that addresses issues of detox and recovery on Martha's Vineyard.
Detox/Recovery and Housing
Scholar Observations
- Lack of in-patient detox facilities leads to homelessness > nowhere else to go, 2015 RHS Presentation
- Off Island detox and sober living make it difficult for patients to adjust and to guarantee a continuum of care, 2016 RHS Presentation
- Also need for an underage inpatient treatment house, 2016 RHS Presentation
Scholar Recommendations
- N/A
Summary of the Community's response so far No updates to share at this time (Updated 6.17.2022)
Improving Access on/off Island
Scholar Observations
- There is need for a recovery home on Island for individuals needing Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT), 2016 RHS Presentation
Scholar Recommendations
- Recommended a formal, easy to access, in-patient detox program, 2011 RHS Presentation & 2014
- Recommended improve prompt access to detox/comprehensive SUD services for the 16-26 age group, 2021 RHS Presentation ‡
- Improve on investment in detox/inpatient rehab
- Streamline the process of connecting individuals with appropriate off-island care
Summary of the Commuity's response so far
The SUD Coalition has formed in recent years, they are currently looking into a community collaboration to fund an on-Island treatment center
(Updated 6.17.2022)