Coalition of Recovery Investment

03/18/2025

We are super disheartened to learn of the cuts to SAMHSA.

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02/07/2025

CORI's Bill Messinger provides ideas for an innovative approach to treatment services based on a Massachusetts's model that's approachable and effective.

We joined together to increase the tax on alcohol to fund services, hoping to end the revolving door of jail, drug seeking, jail, etc. No luck then or to date.

11/27/2024

CORI's Bill Messinger reflects on the alcoholic's curse and celebrates the opportunity we now have to explore treatment options beyond a 12-step approach and abstinence. Because, while those routes work for some, they don't work for all and like any other disease, people need access to treatment options that work for them. Read more:

https://billmessinger.com/alcoholics-curse-cant-quit-after-two-drinks/

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10/29/2024

CORI is proud to be working with Recovery Policy Alliance to enhance Minnesota's treatment system - advocating for access to MAT is just the start.

Misinformation — especially around medications for opioid use disorder — does nothing but increase stigma and risk for our communities’ most vulnerable people and families.

10/15/2024

Sharing a quarterly newsletter from the Office of Addiction and Recovery - a few highlights include:

-Preliminary data that shows overdose deaths decreasing

-A Recovery Friendly Workplace Executive Order

-More than 65 overdose prevention grants and contracts being realized

I am serving on the Governor's Advisory Council on Opioids and Substance Abuse Disorder and will continue advocating and working towards building a system of treatment and recovery that is honest and effective.

-Bill

Quarterly Newsletter This bulletin was sent at 10/11/2024 08:24 AM CDT Office of Addiction and Recovery Note From the Office We hope everyone had a wonderful Recovery Month. At the Office of Addiction and Recovery (OAR) we celebrated Recovery Month with a proclamation from the Governor and gratitude...

07/23/2024

Addiction is a complicated medical diagnosis to treat. While there's more to learn about MAT, it still remains one of the most effective, evidence based treatment options and should be made available to those who could benefit from it.

In this geospatial modeling analysis done in Ohio, more than a third of opioid use disorder treatment need was outside a 15-minute drive time of an Opioid Treatment Program to access methadone trea…

07/15/2024

CORI has and will continue to be a strong advocate for diversionary programs - we know access to treatment and wrap around services remains a barrier for many people facing addiction and adding arrest and criminal record to a list of barriers only decreases access to many needed services and opportunities.

In this geospatial modeling analysis done in Ohio, more than a third of opioid use disorder treatment need was outside a 15-minute drive time of an Opioid Treatment Program to access methadone trea…

06/06/2024

CORI had high hopes this legislative season and while MN still has much work to do, we are grateful that due to HF 5247, Minnesotans will have better access to treatment and services while in and transitioning out of incarceration and overall fewer barriers to receiving much needed and life saving services. We will be celebrating our wins and gearing up for next year! Stay tuned.

06/04/2024

CORI is always hopeful and anxious to see the impact that additional funding for MN can have.

New state grants will address the ravages of opioid abuse by expanding treatment capacity and bolstering resources that strengthen communities and prevent opioid addiction.

With the growing presence of fentanyl contributing to an unprecedented number of drug overdose deaths, many Minnesotans need help – and urgently. The $20.1 million in new grants from the Minnesota Department of Human Services will expand services available to support people suffering from opioid use disorder and make it easier to get help.

Find more details and a list of grantees in our news release: http://mn.gov/dhs/media/news/index.jsp?id=1053-626035

05/22/2024

05/14/2024

Get walk-in support for mental health and substance use at the Behavioral Health Center. The team will take time to get to know you, address your immediate needs, and work alongside you until you’re connected to meaningful resources and supports.

Open 9am to 9pm daily. No appointment needed. www.hennepin.us/behavioral-health-center

05/14/2024

The research consistently shows that and abstinence is unrealistic.