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Their work spans intensive outpatient programs (IOP), recovery housing, diversion programming, workforce development, and peer-driven community support. Guided by a mission to foster healing and resilience, Rising Sun provides a continuum of care that emphasizes accessibility, accountability, and holistic recovery. ### Key findings #### Improved continuity of care Clients familiar with Atlas in earlier phases of treatment transitioned seamlessly into aftercare #### 75%+ treatment plan achievement Staff estimate Atlas plays a role in treatment plan achievement for 15 or more of every 20 clients #### Streamlined facilitation Atlas reduced facilitator prep time and provided structure for newer staff As Executive Director Tony Moon noted, "We're moving pretty fast. Between groups, IOP, and our recovery community organization status, we're working on all fronts—from treatment to housing to workforce development." ## The challenge Before adopting Atlas, Rising Sun relied on internally developed curricula and a mix of resources to deliver programming in group and individual settings. While effective in many respects, facilitators often faced challenges: - **Lack of ready-to-use structured content:** Clinicians and interns sometimes scrambled to create or print worksheets for group sessions. - **Curriculum gaps:** Important topics such as boundaries, relapse prevention, and criminal thinking patterns required more comprehensive, evidence-based coverage. - **Continuity of care:** Participants moving between program phases (e.g., from IOP into aftercare) sometimes experienced uneven transitions. Clinical Director Liz Moon recalled, "As a facilitator, you're having to just come up with a topic for a group. Sometimes you feel like you're scrambling to put something together. Atlas takes a lot of the guesswork out. It's right there, ready-made." ## The Atlas approach Rising Sun adopted [Atlas](https://changecompanies.net/atlas?hsLang=en) after learning about its strong alignment with evidence-based practices like CBT, motivational interviewing, and the stages of change. They rolled it out gradually, beginning with group facilitation and later incorporating it into individual sessions and recovery housing. Key strategies included: - **Embedding Atlas into group sessions:** Clients brought their phones into group, completed journal prompts, and shared answers aloud—sparking peer learning. "It gets them engaged in thinking about things in different ways… and they're learning from each other," said Liz. - **Leveraging AI-driven progress summaries:** Treatment staff reviewed Atlas-generated summaries to validate observations and tailor support. "It makes me feel like I'm on track with what's going on with a client," Liz noted. - **Supporting new facilitators:** Interns found Atlas invaluable as a structured teaching tool, while seasoned facilitators customized modules by adding supplemental discussions. - **Continuity of care across phases:** Clients familiar with Atlas during IOP transitioned seamlessly into aftercare groups, immediately engaging with content. - **Treatment team integration:** Atlas helped peer staff identify when clients raised mental health or medication issues, facilitating "warm handoffs" to clinical staff for further care. ### Outcomes: Increased engagement and enhanced treatment planning Although implementation is still in its early months, Rising Sun is already reporting significant benefits: - **Treatment plan alignment:** Liz estimated Atlas plays a role in treatment plan achievement for 15 or more of every 20 clients—particularly in areas like healthy relationships, recovery maintenance, and life skills. - **Stronger group facilitation:** Clients are more engaged and discussions are richer, with participants reflecting on and learning from one another's Journal entries. - **Improved staff efficiency and confidence:** Atlas reduces facilitator prep time, making it easier for interns and new staff to lead effective groups. - **Continuity of care:** Clients moving from IOP into recovery housing adapt more quickly and engage more deeply thanks to their familiarity with the Atlas format. - **Clinical insight:** Progress summaries tied to stages of change provide Rising Sun staff with a consistent framework for understanding client readiness and progress. Tony emphasized the system's practical impact: "As a peer, if something comes up that's beyond my scope, Atlas allows me to communicate with the team so we can address it right away. It helps us tailor care to the individual." " ### More case studies ### [![Probation office](https://changecompanies.net/hubfs/Blog/Banner%20Graphics/Untitled%20design.png) ADULT PROBATION Midland County Adult Probation How Midland County Adult Probation uses Atlas to increase engagement and reduce barriers Discover how Atlas transformed probation services Read the Case Study](https://blog.changecompanies.net/how-midland-county-adult-probation-uses-atlas-to-increase-engagement-and-reduce-barriers?hsLang=en) ### [![Centre Inc. reentry services](https://changecompanies.net/hubfs/Blog/Banner%20Graphics/Frame%2012%20(2).png) REENTRY SERVICES Centre Inc. How Centre Inc. uses Atlas to individualize services A North Dakota nonprofit transforms reentry services with the Atlas digital platform, achieving 98% engagement while reducing staff burnout. Read the Case Study](https://changecompanies.net/case-study-centre?hsLang=en) Book your Atlas demo ## See what Atlas could do for your organization Rising Sun Recovery uses [Atlas](https://changecompanies.net/atlas?hsLang=en) across intensive outpatient programs, recovery housing, and workforce development. Tell us a little about your organization, and we'll show you how it could work for yours. ### In your demo, we'll walk you through: - *Interactive Journaling*® aligned with CBT, motivational interviewing, and the stages of change - AI-driven progress summaries that help staff tailor support - Ready-made group content that reduces facilitator prep time 96% engagement rate at Rising Sun Recovery ### Request your Atlas demo Fill out the form and our team will be in touch. 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