NB RECOVERS MOBILE RESPONSE TEAM

The New Britain Recovers Mobile Response Team was launched as part of a joint initiative between the Mayor’s Opioid Task Force and New Britain Emergency Medical Services under the Overdose to Community Action Grant awarded to the City as a means to reduce the number of opioid overdoses and accidental deaths in New Britain. The Mobile Response Team is charged with connecting those individuals with substance use disorders with the resources they need to begin the recovery process. In addition to recovery, additional roles include prevention, education, and harm reduction.

The Mobile Response Team is made of two parts: New Britain EMS paramedics responding to 911 calls in the community, and our Recovery Care Navigators. All full-time New Britain EMS paramedics and shift officers have undergone training through CCARs Recovery Coach Academy. They are trained to make therapeutic contact with patients dealing with substance use disorders and refer them to our Recovery Care Navigators. The heart of the Mobile Response Team is comprised of our two Recovery Care Navigators.

Recovery Care Navigators have undergone training in the following disciplines:

• Recovery Coach Academy training
• Recovery Coach Ethics training
• Emergency Department Recovery Coach training

Monday through Friday, Navigators follow up on referrals placed by our Mobile Response Team, as well as respond to 911 calls involving suspected substance use disorders. They initiate the process of connecting individuals with the treatment and resources they need through our Rapid Referral Network Partners.

The Recovery Care Network, connects emergency and treatment providers across the City to our Rapid Referral Netowrk Partners. This is a major new development on the road to consolidated, holistic care in the City of New Britain.

RECOVERY CARE NAVIGATION TEAM

Daniel Jackson

Recovery Care Coordinator