Recovery Changes Everything

About

Faces & Voices of Recovery is dedicated to organizing and mobilizing the over 23 million Americans in recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, our families, friends and allies into recovery community organizations and networks, to promote the right and resources to recover through advocacy, education and demonstrating the power and proof of long-term recovery.

Mission
Vision
Values

ADVOCATE.

ACT.

By uniting RCOs around the nation through ARCO, Faces & Voices of Recovery recognizes and supports all pathways of recovery.

ADVANCE.

Who We Are

Our Staff

The staff at Faces & Voices of Recovery are based in regions across the nation including: Arizona, Minnesota, Florida, Maine, Pennsylvania, Texas and Vermont. Our Board members are located in: California, Colorado, the District of Columbia, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Texas and Virginia. Coming from all walks of life and pathways of recovery, collectively we represent the demographically and geographically diverse recovery community. Contact us to have our staff work with you on recovery activities in your state.

Our Board of Directors

The elected board members of Faces & Voices of Recovery are a voluntary group of leaders who serve the addiction recovery community. The board jointly oversee the activities of the organization, supports its membership, and the implementation of the strategic plan. The board is organized in terms of officers — Chairperson, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. As a national organization led and governed by the recovery community, over 51% of our Board members are individuals in long-term recovery from addiction to alcohol and/or other drugs and bring their personal lived experience of recovery to guiding the organization.

Our National Advisory Council

Our National Advisory Council composed of activists, musicians, actors, artists, comedians and other public figures who are dedicated to being Ambassadors of Faces & Voices of Recovery's mission. They carry a strong and effective message of hope in recovery and each have made a significant impact on improving the public's perception of addiction and recovery through their own work in the United States and internationally.

Our Funders

We value opportunities to work with like-minded organizations working on the local, state and national level to find solutions to addiction in America and promote recovery for all.  We are proud of the strong partnerships we have built and fortified since 2001. Our broad reach allows us to bring the voice of recovery to numerous councils, committees, collaboratives, conferences, initiatives, stakeholder forums, expert panels, and more across the nation.

Recovery Leadership Summit

Come Celebrate with Us!

Over 20 years, many things have changed in the Recovery Movement, but our dedication to the mission has never wavered. Through your ongoing support we have been able to connect and help recovery community organizations around the world and continue to work to change the way addiction and recovery are understood and embraced through advocacy, education and leadership.

News

Recovery Ambassador Training

Faces & Voices of Recovery is proud to host this FREE virtual training sponsored by the Opioid Response Network. The Recovery Ambassador Program is a 13-hour training that prepares individuals…

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2023-2025 Federal Policy & Advocacy Priorities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  FACES & VOICES OF RECOVERY ANNOUNCES ITS 2023-2025 FEDERAL POLICY & ADVOCACY PRIORITIES Washington, DC Faces & Voices of Recovery is honored to continue its work through advocacy…

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Faces & Voices of Recovery Issues Urgent Call to Action

“Unlocking the Potential of Recovery Community Organizations and Peer Recovery Support Services is an important call to action on the future of addiction recovery in the United States”, says William…

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A Seat at the Table: Leadership to Unlock the Potential of Recovery Community

What if the values and principles that guide the Recovery Advocacy Movement were integrated throughout society? In such a world, mutual supportive relationships based on trust and authenticity would proliferate…

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Accreditation Academy (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE virtual Accreditation Academy training. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of Mental…

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Accreditation Academy (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE virtual Accreditation Academy training. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of Mental…

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Accreditation Academy (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE virtual Accreditation Academy training. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of Mental…

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Accreditation Academy (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE virtual Accreditation Academy training. CAPRSS has developed a set of rigorous standards that come…

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Accreditation Academy (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE in person Accreditation Academy training. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of…

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CAPRSS 201: Understanding the Standards (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE virtual Accreditation Academy training. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of Mental…

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Events

Recovery Ambassador Training

Faces & Voices of Recovery is proud to host this FREE virtual training sponsored by the Opioid Response Network. The Recovery Ambassador Program is a 13-hour training that prepares individuals…

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A Seat at the Table: Leadership to Unlock the Potential of Recovery Community

What if the values and principles that guide the Recovery Advocacy Movement were integrated throughout society? In such a world, mutual supportive relationships based on trust and authenticity would proliferate…

Register Now

Accreditation Academy (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE virtual Accreditation Academy training. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of Mental…

Register Now

Accreditation Academy (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE virtual Accreditation Academy training. CAPRSS has developed a set of rigorous standards that come…

Register Now

Accreditation Academy (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE in person Accreditation Academy training. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of…

Register Now

CAPRSS 201: Understanding the Standards (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE virtual Accreditation Academy training. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of Mental…

Register Now

CAPRSS 101: Introduction to Accreditation (Indiana Only)

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE virtual Accreditation Academy training. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of Mental…

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Our Stories Have Power- Recovery Messaging Indiana Only

Faces & Voices of Recovery invites recovery professionals in the state of Indiana to a FREE virtual training. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and…

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Organizational Development: Indiana Only

Faces & Voices of Recovery is proud to host this virtual training sponsored by the State of Indiana. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and…

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Organizational Development: Indiana Only

Faces & Voices of Recovery is proud to host this virtual training sponsored by the State of Indiana. Through an initiative funded by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and…

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Our Initiatives

Faces & Voices of Recovery is proud to collaborate with various individuals, agencies and organizations to support advocacy, development and recovery resources for individuals, communities and organizations.

Resources

Educational material published by some the best in our field, meant to help understand the magnitude of our cause that affects hundreds of thousands each year.