Access to Recovery II (ATR II)

The Access to Recovery II (ATR II) program is an initiative to implement a voucher program designed to increase access to substance abuse services and offer participant choice among service providers. The key elements of the ATR II program include an independent assessment, participant choice of service providers, service linkages with faith based and community based organizations, and an electronic voucher method of payment. Funded through the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) in the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Texas was awarded a three year Access to Recovery II grant in the amount of $4.5 million per year for client services. In Texas, the ATR II program intends to work in conjunction with one or more drug courts in select counties to provide services for substance abusing and dependent Texans in the criminal justice and family justice system. Additionally, grant funds will be used to provide services to people dependent or abusing methamphetamines in those select counties regardless of drug court participation. ATR II Program Overview Presentation (PowerPoint slide show, 779 KB)

• ATR II Program Overview Presentation (MS PowerPoint, 674 KB)
  Revised July 16, 2009

The ATR II program will operate in Bexar, Burnet, Brooks, Collin, Dallas, El Paso, Fort Bend, Grayson, Harris, Harrison, Jim Wells, Lubbock, McLennan, Potter, Randall, Tarrant, Taylor, and Travis counties.

Training for Potential Providers

Prior to submitting an application for open enrollment, providers must attend an ATR II informational program training to learn about program requirements. Organizations attending the training will receive a certificate of attendance. The certificate will be required when submitting your enrollment application. This training will be at no cost to the provider, however, any costs associated with attending the training shall be the provider’s sole responsibility. Providers interested in participating in the ATR II Provider Network can contact the Assessment Provider in their area for information on attending a required ATR II training.

Providers interested in participating in the ATR II Provider Network can contact the Assessment Provider in their area for information on attending a required ATR II training.

ATR II Application Open Enrollment
Extended through 9/30/2009

(Revised Application for Recovery Services Posted May 2008)

ATR II Applications for organizations seeking to become a member of the ATR II Provider Network are now available. Applicants have a choice of applying for two service types, Recovery and Treatment services. DSHS licensed treatment providers are eligible to apply for both service types. All organization must complete and submit an ATR II application to be considered. This includes providers currently providing ATR services.

Applicants will need to download the application to their computer for each service type they intend to provide. A separate application must be submitted for each service type. In addition, if you are offering services in multiple counties, a separate application for each service type for each county must be submitted.

Application Materials

Applications for ATR II services will be accepted through September 30, 2009. Applicants will need to download and save the applications to their computer and complete the required information. Electronic copies of the application will not be accepted.

• ATR II Application – Recovery Services (MS Word, 383 KB)
• ATR II Application – Treatment Services (MS Word, 371 KB)
• General Provisions (MS Word, 160 KB)

Applicant Technical Assistance

Applicants needing assistance completing the Recovery Service Application can access sample documents of the following:

• Sample Recovery Service Application - Revised August 25, 2008 (MS Word)
• Sample Treatment Service Application (MS Word) - Updated June 23, 2008
• Sample Policies and Procedures Required for all Recovery Service Providers (MS Word)
• Sample Transitional House Client Handbook - Revised June 3, 2008 (MS Word)
• Sample Transitional House Staff Job Descriptions (MS Word)

Other Provider Resources

• ATR II Staff
• ATR II Application Technical Assistance Teleconference
• SAMHSA’s Sustaining Grassroots Community-Based Programs A Toolkit for Community and Faith Based Service Providers (PDF)
• Nonprofit Board Member Training - Windows Media Player required
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• Technical Assistance and Training for SAMHSA Grant Applicants

SAMHSA Sponsored Technical Assistance and Training for Faith and Community-Based Organizations

• 2008 CSAT Sustainability Training Schedule
• SAMHSA's Grant-writing Manual
• Sustaining Grassroots Community-Based Programs: A Tool Kit for Community-and Faith-Based Service Providers
• Developing Competitive SAMHSA Grant Applications

Behavioral Health Integrated Provider System (BHIPS)

• BHIPS Security Administrator Application (MS Word; For Providers with MOAs Only)
  This application must be completed and submitted to DSHS by your agency's BHIPS Administrator in order to access the network to enter client service information and to submit billing.
• BHIPS Back-Up Security Administrator Application (MS Word; For Providers with MOAs Only)
  Application must be completed and submitted to DSHS by you agency's BHIPS Back-Up Administrator in order to access the network to enter client service information and to submit billing.
• ATR II Recovery Service Providers Billing and Documentation Manual (PDF) - Users of assistive technologies, please note that this document is not currently 508 compliant
• Combined Monthly ATR Providers and BHIPS Teleconference Calls (MS Word) - Includes call schedule

ATR II Provider Agreements

All entities approved to provide services must have an executed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or contract authorizing them to serve ATR II clients. The documents below state the requirements for each agreement. Can’t find your copy and need to know what is required of your organization? Click on the appropriate link below:

• Access to Recovery Community Liaison Contract (ACL) (MS Word, 136 KB)
• Treatment Provider MOA (MS Word, 74 KB)
• Recovery Service MOA (MS Word, 107 KB)
• Drug Court MOA (MS Word, 68 KB)
• Assessment Provider MOA (MS Word, 97 KB)

More Information

• A PowerPoint slide show describes the ATR II program, including federal requirements, the Texas service delivery model, allowable services, client eligibility, and provider roles and responsibilities. (779 KB)
• A list of Assessment Providers (APs) by county is helpful to providers seeking to provide services and clients seeking access to services. Contact the OSAR/AP in your county for assistance.
• Information on ATR from the Addiction Research Institute at the University of Texas, including the final evaluation of the ATR I program (MS Word).

Contact Us

Should you have any questions about the Access to Recovery or Access to Recovery II program, please write to AccessToRecovery@dshs.state.tx.us

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