How We Do It
In order to achieve our mission of making recovery from Substance Use Disorder possible for anyone, we are re-thinking the way that Peer Recovery Services are delivered, and measured. Kyros provides access to a network of Certified Peer Recovery Specialists who are qualified to help people engage in recovery, connecting and empowering participants, providers and organizations through our digital platform. Kyros’ technology-enabled, community-based approach to peer recovery services is providing effective and scalable support by meeting individuals where they are physically, emotionally, mentally and culturally.
Not only does the Kyros platform enable our community-based approach, it also provides analytical insights and tracks peer and client outcomes. This information is incredibly valuable in optimizing positive client outcomes and ensuring clinical efficacy.
Why This Works
The fact of the matter is that so much of the hard work required to engage in recovery from Substance Use Disorder happens outside of treatment centers and other support institutions, in clients’ day-to-day lives. By taking a community-based approach without the rigidity associated with more traditional methods, we are able to remove some of the practical barriers that prevent 9 out of 10 people with a Substance Use Disorder from seeking help.
At Kyros, we’re dedicated to providing:
90% of Kyros appointments occur in the community, one-on-one with their clients
Kyros Peers connect with their clients an average of 4 times per week for an average of 4.5 months, maintaining support through transitions across the continuum of care
45% of Kyros appointments occur in traditional “off-hours”: evenings, weekends and holidays
Kyros Peers work with their clients to develop individual, person-centric wellness plans focusing on each client’s unique goals and motivations.
The Kyros platform regularly collects recovery capital data, via the standard BARC-10 survey and other measures, to track participant progress and experience
Kyros supports all pathways to recovery, however that looks for each unique client
The Impact
Our community-based approach, combined with the relentless pursuit of continuously raising the bar on the level of quality of the services provided, is driving positive results for Kyros clients. Through insights gathered from the thousands of weekly appointments facilitated in the Kyros Platform, monthly BARC-10 surveys and ongoing Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAPs), we are able to measure the impact our services are having in the community and help to inform our approach moving forward
Clients report improvements in the physical, social, emotional and mental wellbeing, including:
- 71% of clients working with a Kyros Peer Recovery Specialist report that working with their Peer stopped them from returning to drug or alcohol use at least once, with 44% reporting 3+ occasions.
- 81% of clients report that receiving services from their Peer Recovery Specialist adds value to their recovery journey
- 75% of clients report that they are more connected to the recovery community as a result of their relationship with a Kyros Peer Recovery Specialist.
- 71% of clients working with a Kyros Peer Recovery Specialist report that they are able to attend meetings and appointments that they otherwise could not.
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Clients also identify the practical challenges that working with a Peer Recovery Specialist has helped them tackle, including:
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Percentage Identified
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Attended an AA/NA meeting with me
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60%
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Accompanied me to a health appointment
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55%
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Helped me locate a place to live
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32%
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Discussed by recovery plan with me
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80%
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Helped me obtain a driver’s license
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20%
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Helped me obtain employment
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25%
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Learn more about our client care expectations below: