Beyond MARS Recovery Community Training at APAA

Nothing about us, without us. This free training was created by and for people using MOUD as a pathway to wellenss and recovery. We help you discover and develop your inner leader in self and others. 

We'll work with patients and program staff to create a unique recovery community and culture of support within the MAT agencies. Participants will learn to cultivate patient-lead mutual-aid self help including recovery support, leadership development, and education about medication-assisted treatment and recovery. 

We  provide all the materials and information needed to start and maintain your own patient-lead program, including ideas for engaging patient support groups, a tour of the original MARS™ project, and follow-up consultation to support your efforts. 

Who should attend: 

Patients taking medication for opioid use disorder (OUD), recovery coaches, interested support staff, and, if available, an administrator and/or counselor from local Medication for Opioid Use Disorder providers. 

What's the catch?

There is no catch. Patients don't even have to use a real name to register for our trainings. Each patient will receive a $50 stipend for each day of training attended. Food and coffe provided. We understand that patients utilizing MAT may have many time restrictions with work, child-care & dosing.  This training is paid for with contract funds via Texas HHSC and UT Austin School of Pharmacy.