Economic Success in Recovery assists women, who often have a history of economic dependence on abusive partners, in gaining the skills to effectively manage money issues and draw associations between their past substance use and current economic situation.
It is an 8 session educational curriculum designed to assist women in (1) examining how money management is related to the recovery process, (2) developing effective money management skills and (3) identifying and planning educational, vocational, and job training opportunities and objectives.
Women; special focus substance abuse and mental health; available in English and Spanish languages.
Contact Information: To obtain curriculum and additional information, contact: Dr. Hortensia Amaro: hamaro@usc.edu or Rita Nieves, R.N., M.P.H.: rnieves@bphc.org