Table 1 Characteristics of MOCUs in Philadelphia
From: Mobile service delivery in response to the opioid epidemic in Philadelphia
MOCU Name | Operating Since | Vehicle type | Primary location (s) | Typical staff on unit | Funding sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Unit 1 | 2019 | Custom RV | Kensington South Philadelphia | A medical professional, two peer recovery specialists, and a research coordinator | Federal research grant (part of clinical trial) |
Unit 2 | 2019 | RV | Kensington | Two medical professionals, four outreach workers, and a case manager | Parent organization |
Unit 3 | 2021 | RV | Kensington Southwest Philadelphia | Two medical professionals, two case managers, and a peer recovery specialist | City partnership, Medicaid |
Unit 4 | 2019 | RV | South Philadelphia | A medical professional case manager, one or two peer recovery specialists, and a program manager | Federal grant, Medicaid |
Unit 5 | 2020 | Shuttlebus | Kensington South Philadelphia | A medical professional, one or two case managers, and an outreach specialist | City partnership, Medicaid |
Unit 6 | 2022 | SUV | Kensington | Two medical professionals | Parent organization, Medicaid |
Unit 7 | 2020 | SUV | Kensington North Philadelphia | Two outreach specialists | City partnership |