Vegas Stronger™ Outcomes Reports

In 2021, Vegas Stronger™ began tracking our clients in our IOP program to determine both the efficacy of our holistic treatment and the refinements we can make to improve our services. Clients are surveyed weekly to ascertain their participation and involvement in our Thirteen Elements (our evidence-based treatment methods). At six months post-admission, we attempt to follow up with clients to determine their wellbeing across a variety of metrics.

Our most recent report evaluates the effectiveness of our model using program data collected between 2021 and 2025. A total of 2,613 individuals completed an intake assessment during this period. Of this population, 83 participants completed a six-month follow-up survey in 2025 and were included in longitudinal outcome analyses. 

Outcomes were measured across several domains including substance use, housing stability, employment, and overall well-being using the Rating of Outcome Scale (ROS). Results indicate strong improvements across multiple indicators of recovery. At the six-month follow-up, 75.9% of participants reported abstinence from all substances, stability also improved substantially. At baseline, 51.8% of participants reported experiencing homelessness, whereas at six months this number declined to 35%. At follow-up 65% of participants were living in stable housing, including independent housing, some individuals rejoining with their families and supported housing environments.

Employment outcomes similarly demonstrated positive change. At baseline, 21.6% of participants were employed, while at the six-month follow-up 41.5% reported active employment, representing a nearly twenty-percentage-point increase in workforce participation. Improvements were also observed in mental and emotional well-being. Paired-samples analyses of ROS scores revealed statistically significant improvements across all three subscales (p <.001), indicating meaningful gains in psychological functioning and overall quality of life. 

Taken together, these findings suggest that participation in the Vegas Stronger treatment program is associated with meaningful improvements in sobriety, housing stability, employment, and psychological well-being. These outcomes support the effectiveness of the Vegas Stronger Thirteen Elements Treatment Model and highlight the importance of comprehensive, community-integrated treatment approaches for individuals experiencing substance use disorders and housing instability.

You can view the intake and follow-up survey/tools that Vegas Stronger™ uses to conduct this tracking, as well as the latest reports from VS and GRPA. This tracking is conducted in partnership with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Nevada, Reno.