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Emerge Connect

A cellphone plan for individuals in recovery. Designed for access and accountability.

For individuals in recovery experiencing barriers in rebuilding critical elements of their life due to phone access (searching for a job, interviewing online, navigating to community, connecting with support systems, virtual care, etc.).

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About the program

Once in the Emerge Connect program, Peers will be participating in a 3+ month peer coaching accountability program.

Peers will be offered an active cell phone with data access, assigned a peer coach, and provided resource management.

Peers will be asked to follow a set of requirements designed to encourage recovery, nurture connection, and provide supportive guidance.

What to expect

Within 48 hours from the time applications are received we will reach out to the recovery professional sponsoring you (case manager, peer coach, social worker, or therapist).

Upon approval, a phone will be delivered to the sponsoring individual.

Peer Commitment

Scheduled peer coaching sessions once per week

Scheduled therapy session once per month

Peer group participation twice per month

Continued enrollment in local medication management services through a MAT provider or psychiatrist.

Application Requirements

A letter stating how phone access will support your recovery efforts.

Participation from a related case manager, peer coach, social worker, or therapist that will sponsor a peer by providing a positive recommendation.

Peers need to demonstrate a desire to follow through with a sustainable recovery plan, having done so as well in their current treatment. Peers need to also demonstrate a need, where they otherwise wouldn't be able have access to a reliable phone and service.

Process Summary

Step 1 Peer Application (This page)

Peer needs to submit application.

Step 2 Sponsor Input

Upon Peer Application submission, their Sponsor will receive a link to a Sponsor Input form.

Step 3 Enrollment Instructions

Upon review, Sponsor will receive follow-up questions or an approval. The approval email will come with enrollment instructions.

Please note time sensitivity:

Steps 1 & 2 must be completed within 7 days of a patients discharge date, if at a residential facility.

Step 3, enrollment process, must be completed 3 days before discharge date, if at a residential facility.

Phone will be delivered within 3 days from enrollment completion.

Emerge Events

Transportation provided upon request. (Boulder & Denver Metro)

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