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ATR Coordinator Chronicle

Welcome to the ATR Coordinator Chronicle, a newsletter dedicated to the compassionate and resilient Coordinators working with ATR participants. This newsletter is crafted with you in mind, recognizing the vital role you play in guiding individuals along their recovery pathways. We’ll use this resource to help you stay informed on upcoming events, celebrate milestones, share resources, and connect with colleagues.

We have a 3-minute video to welcome you to this new space. Click below for this special message from LeAnne Rowley, ATR Communications Manager.

Announcements

Year in Review

In 2023 ATR served over 4,000 participants across our 5 service areas.

• Approximately 26% of ATR participants enrolled in Career Services.
• 87% of ATR participants who enrolled in Career Services completed job readiness or job training programs.
• 39% of ATR participants who completed job training programs reported employment.
• We invested a total of $6.7 million into support services for SOR 3 participants.

What an incredible year! We look forward to continuing to impact the lives of our ATR participants this year.

In Case You Missed It

Effective 11/2, AHP will no longer require coordinators to request program extensions for their participants. Please see Kelly’s email from November 8th for more information.  

Training Opportunities

The final training of 2023 explored the landscape of substance use in Massachusetts, multiple pathways to recovery, and what an individual’s recovery journey could look like. We discussed resources on how to access treatment and recovery support services in MA. Click below for the recording.

We are excited to host our first training series of 2024, starting this February. This four-part training series, will offer a refresher, including an overview of the ATR model, Falling Colors, and the audit process.

Check your email for training dates and registration information!

Traffic Light

Red Light - Stop here! This is information you need to know.

Yellow Light - FYI. This is information you might need.

Green Light - Get ready! This is new information.

Coordinator Spotlight

Rosa Cruz, ATR Care Coordinator

Hi, my name is Rosa. I was born and raised in Springfield, Massachusetts, but I live in Chicopee. My friend Jackie brought me to ATR as a shopper and I fell in love with it, since my passion is helping others just like me!

I worked at the Gandara Center as a Recovery Coach and at Behavioral Health Network (BHN) as a Recovery Specialist before coming to IHR. Helping people every day, no matter what, motivates me in my job. Plus, I love my co-worker.

One thing that my co-workers wouldn't know about me is that I admire them for their hard work!

For fun, I love to workout and roller blade. I also take care of 4 puppies: Amores, Theodore, Bella, and Big Boy.

Thank you, Rosa, for sharing a little bit about yourself and bringing your passion to this work.

Coordinator Forum

Jamboard is a collaborative digital whiteboard tool where we can post questions and share responses in real-time. Use the Sticky Note tool to share your responses to the questions posted on the jamboard. 



Today's Question:

Do you set New Year's resolutions?

Today's Scenario:

How would you handle a participant who has not been compliant for most of their time with ATR aside from spending their basic needs, and on Month 5, they want to enroll in P2E, a job training program and Rapid rehousing?

Click below to submit your answers and share with fellow Coordinators.

Survey

This space will help us gather quick feedback from Coordinators to inform decision-making.