Peer Supporters in EDs

The DBHDS SOR team and the OMNI SOR Recovery team are interested in learning about peer support provided in emergency departments (ED) across Virginia. With this aim, we have created a survey to gather information on this topic that will be included in a public dashboard to educate legislators, program directors, and the larger community about these services.

If any peer supporters (e.g., Peer Recovery Specialists) associated with your CSB provide support to emergency department patients, regardless of if they are SOR funded, please complete this survey with as much information as you have.

Click here to fill out the survey. It is estimated to take approximately 10-15 minutes. If you have any questions about the survey or additional information you’d like to share, please reach out to OMNI SOR Recovery team at sorrecovery@omni.org. Thank you for your time and participation!

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200#200.112 Per 2 C.F.R. § 200.112-1113 The Federal awarding agency must establish conflict of interest policies for Federal awards. The non-Federal entity must disclose in writing any potential conflict of interest to the Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity in accordance with applicable Federal awarding agency policy. Failure to adhere to these statues will result in immediate termination of funding.

Virginia’s State Opioid Response (SOR) grant is awarded at the discretion of DBHDS and SAMHSA. All recipients of SOR funding supports evidence-based prevention, treatment and recovery services to address opioid and stimulant misuse and use disorders, including for cocaine and methamphetamine. The SOR grant is not intended to be utilized as a long-term or permanent funding source. All SOR proposals must include a realistic plan for financial sustainability beyond the grant period.