The YRCS Program provides peer-to-peer recovery support services to individuals between the ages of 13-21 with a history of substance use disorders, including those with co-occurring mental health disorders, who are in or seeking recovery. Participants include youth who have not received substance use disorder treatment services but who are seeking recovery through the Peer Recovery Model. The YRCS Program enhances available substance abuse treatment services in the community by promoting recovery, reducing relapse, and intervening early when relapse occurs.
To provide ongoing contact with participants both in-person and by phone to monitor their progress and assist them as needed.
To ensure that participants are provided with information and resources to access support services.
To provide a variety of emotional, informational, instrumental, and affiliation activities to participants to support their recovery.