CRS Advocacy & Systems Navigation 3

Question 1

A CRS is working with a peer who has limited English proficiency and needs mental health services. What is the most appropriate advocacy action?

Accepted Answer

Advocate for the peer to receive professional interpreter services or linguistically appropriate care

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Ask the peer's family member to serve as an informal interpreter during clinical appointments

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Advise the peer to learn English before seeking mental health treatment

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Limit the peer to services offered only in English to maintain care quality

Question 2

Under Title II of the ADA, public entities such as state and local governments must:

Accepted Answer

Ensure programs and services are accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those in recovery

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Provide substance use treatment at no cost to individuals with disabilities

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Hire a minimum percentage of employees in recovery

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Fund peer recovery support specialists in every public health department

Question 3

When a CRS is navigating funding sources for a peer who needs long-term treatment, which resource provides coverage for low-income adults who meet eligibility criteria in states that expanded Medicaid?

Accepted Answer

Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act expansion

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Medicare Part D

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The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

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The Veterans Affairs (VA) Health System

Question 4

A key principle of advocacy in recovery support is that the CRS should use the voice of people with lived experience to:

Accepted Answer

Educate decision-makers and humanize the recovery experience to drive systems change

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Replace the clinical testimony of licensed professionals in policy hearings

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Ensure that all policy decisions favor abstinence-based approaches

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Prevent policy changes that might increase access to medication-assisted treatment

Question 5

What is the purpose of a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) in systems advocacy?

Accepted Answer

To advocate for recovery-friendly policies and create peer-led spaces and services within communities

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To provide clinical treatment and prescribe medications for addiction

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To replace government-funded treatment programs with private alternatives

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To enforce sobriety requirements for all community members

Question 6

A CRS helps a peer understand their rights related to confidentiality of substance use treatment records. Which federal regulation specifically protects these records?

Accepted Answer

42 CFR Part 2 (Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records)

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HIPAA's Privacy Rule

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Title IX of the Education Amendments

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The Drug-Free Workplace Act

Question 7

Which of the following best demonstrates effective self-advocacy support by a CRS?

Accepted Answer

Preparing the individual with information and role-playing scenarios before they attend their own appointments

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Speaking on behalf of the individual at every meeting so they do not feel overwhelmed

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Making all decisions with the service provider before presenting options to the individual

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Encouraging the individual to accept whatever services are offered to avoid conflict