Richard O. Rivera's research while affiliated with Arizona State University and other places

Publications (2)

Article
There is a limited, but growing body of research on the effectiveness of peer recovery coaches in promoting treatment engagement, retention, and completion among child welfare-involved parents with substance use disorders. A quasi-experimental design was employed using propensity score matching to examine treatment engagement and treatment completi...
Conference Paper
Consumer operated services and programs (COSPs) represent a growing and central component of community mental health services. COSPs provide a low cost, low demand, and welcoming entry point to mental health treatment for many individuals newly diagnosed with a mental illness. These programs provide ongoing psycho-education and supportive services...

Citations

... PRS provided the assistance of someone with lived experience with substance use disorder who has achieved long-term recovery to establish a caring relationship with peers to connect peers to resources and provide support, motivation, and hope [33]. The use of PRS has been shown to positively impact engagement in MOUD treatment [34], faster initiation of treatment, and increased engagement and longevity of MOUD treatment for parents involved in the child welfare system [35]. Research has also found improved engagement in drug court and reduced rearrests for FTDC clients who also have PRS. ...