Everyone one deserves access to recovery, and RecoveryPeople is committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion through our programs. To that effect, we set health equity targets across demographic categories and compare those goals with the actual percentage of persons served. Targets are based on census data that is adjusted for disparity, such as a population that is disproportionately impacted. This data informs our rapid cycle quality improvement strategic plan, allowing us the ability to identify what is working and where there are opportunities for improvement.
Based on 2020 performance data, RecoveryPeople exceeded expectations across numerous categories:
- Gender identity: female and transgender or non-binary
- Sexual orientation: homosexual and bisexual
- Race:Black a Native American
We attributed this success to the relationships we have cultivated within these communities and our strategic approach.
Gender Identity
RecoveryPeople evaluates equity through a gender identity lens, because the prevalence of substance use and co-occurring issues as well as access to appropriate services greatly differs across individuals who identify as male, female and transgender or non-binary. The chart below compares our 2020 goals with actual data collected across a target programs as well as our performance evaluation. Key data sources included: 2019 Texas Census , TX Demographic Center, and TX Prevention Resource Centers.
| Gender | Goal | Actual | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | <45% | 36.86% | Exceeded goal |
| Female | >55% | 62.29% | Exceeded goal |
| Trans + | > 0.5% | 0.84% | Exceeded goal |
Sexual Orientation
RecoveryPeople evaluates equity through a orientation lens, because the prevalence of substance use and co-occurring issues as well as access to appropriate services greatly differs across individuals who identify as bisexual, homosexual or heterosexual. The chart below compares our 2020 goals with actual data collected across a target programs as well as our performance evaluation. Key data sources included: LGBT Health Equity (SAMHSA) and Williams Institute (2011).
| Sexual Orientation | Goal | Actual | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bisexual | >5% | 5.08% | Exceeded goal |
| Gay or Lesbian | >5% | 10.59% | Exceeded goal |
| Heterosexual | <90% | 79.66% | Exceeded goal |
| No response | 0 | 4.66% |
Race
RecoveryPeople evaluates equity through a racial lens, because the prevalence of substance use and co-occurring issues as well as access to appropriate services greatly differs across individuals who identify as Asian, Black/African America, Native American and White. The chart below compares our 2020 goals with actual data collected across a target programs as well as our performance evaluation. Key data sources included: 2019 Texas Census , TX Demographic Center, TX Prevention Resource Centers, and Health Equity (SAMHSA)
| Race | Goal | Actual | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | >6% | 0.85% | Needs improvement |
| Black | >15% | 23.31% | Exceeded goal |
| Native American | >1% | 2.54% | Exceeded goal |
| White | <75% | 72.03% | Exceeded goal |
| No response | 0 | 4.66% |
Ethnicity
RecoveryPeople evaluates equity through a ethnicity lens, because the prevalence of substance use and co-occurring issues as well as access to appropriate services greatly differs across individuals who identify as Hispanic and Non-hispanic. The chart below compares our 2020 goals with actual data collected across a target programs as well as our performance evaluation. Key data sources included: 2019 Texas Census , TX Demographic Center, TX Prevention Resource Centers and Health Equity (SAMHSA)
| Race | Goal | Actual | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | >40% | 12.34% | Needs improvement |