Recovery Changes Everything
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.
Changing the way addiction and recovery are understood and embraced through advocacy, education and leadership.
We envision a world where the diverse voices of individuals and families affected by addiction are embraced and connected in communities, free from discrimination and injustice.
- Authenticity
- Integrity
- Wellness
- Leadership
- Diversity
- Inclusion & Participation
- Equality
- Equity
- Activism
ADVOCATE.
Faces & Voices of Recovery works hard to advocate for public policies and funding that support addiction recovery for all.
ACT.
By uniting RCOs around the nation through ARCO, Faces & Voices of Recovery recognizes and supports all pathways of recovery.
ADVANCE.
Through public events, trainings, workshops, webinars and conferences, Faces & Voices of Recovery works to educate and advance the recovery community.
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
Comprehensive Harm Reduction Training is Essential for the Peer Support Workforce
Recovery from substance use disorder can be a long and challenging journey, and it requires the dedication and hard work of not only the person in recovery but also those…
Read More2023-2025 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…
Read MoreFaces & 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…
Read MoreFACES & VOICES OF RECOVERY TO MANAGE AND LEAD INTERNATIONAL RECOVERY DAY, ADVANCING ANNUAL GLOBAL CELEBRATION
Washington, DC Faces & Voices of Recovery, a national advocacy organization and staple in the recovery community since 2001, is proud to further the work and dedication of International Recovery Day (IRD). Assuming responsibility of International Recovery Day – formerly International…
Read More2021 ARCO Programmatic Evaluation Report
In February of 2020, I began my position with Faces & Voices of Recovery. With experience in grassroots organizing, working with RCOs and state systems, and peer training facilitation and…
Read MoreOFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Summit is going virtual!
Faces & Voices Update September 1, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT The 20th Anniversary Summit is Moving to a Virtual-Only event We’ve been closely monitoring the situation regarding COVID-19 and associated variants, and…
Read MorePublic Policy Update – August 2021
Aug 2021 Advocacy and Policy F&V Advocacy and Federal Policy News Aug 30th – What Does the Future Hold for The Recovery Community? Recovery belongs to us all. Leading up…
Read MoreThe 2001 & 2021 Recovery Summits
A Historical Summit by: Bill White In 2001, more than 130 recovery advocates from more than 30 states gathered in Saint Paul, Minnesota at the invitation of the Johnson Institute’s…
Read MoreFurther Homage to Recovery Ancestors
When I remember the thousands who died, many whose stories were never recorded in history, I bow my head. And when my wailing is done, I get up and carry…
Read MoreFaces & Voices Update – July 2021
July 2021 Monthly Wrap-up Digital Newsletter Register for the 20th Anniversary Summit! This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Faces & Voices of Recovery. In 20 years, many things have changed…
Read MoreEvents
Our Stories Have Power: Recovery Messaging
Faces & Voices of Recovery is proud to host this FREE virtual training sponsored by the Opioid Response Network. Our Stories Have Power: Recovery Messaging is a training that promotes…
Register NowFree Virtual Recovery Oriented Systems of Care – English
Topic: The Importance of Lived Experience in a ROSC Date/Time: May 30, 2023, from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST/1:00 p. m. – 2:00 p. m. CST/11:00 a. m. – 12:00…
Register NowFree Virtual Learning Community: Guiding Principles of Recovery-Spanish
Tema: Principios Rectores de la Recuperación Fecha/Hora: 25 de mayo de 2023 de 2pm–3pm ET Presentador: Dr.Pierluigi Mancini Descripción: este seminario web explorará las definiciones de recuperación y los 10…
Register NowFree Virtual Learning Community: Exploring Pathways to Recovery-Spanish
Tema: explorando caminos hacia la recuperación Fecha/Hora: 18 de mayo de 2023 de 2:00 p. m. a 3:00 p. m. EST/1:00 p. m. a 2:00 p. m. CST/11:00 a. m.…
Register NowFree Virtual Learning Community: Exploring Pathways to Recovery
Topic: Exploring Pathways To Recovery Date/Time: May 16, 2023 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST/1:00pm – 2:00pm CST/11:00am – 12:00pm PST Presenter: TBD Description: Recovery and healing are not One Size Fits…
Register NowFree Virtual Learning Community: Advancing Harm Reduction Principles-Spanish
Tema: Promoción de los Principios de Reducción de Daños Fecha/Hora: 11 de mayo de 2023 2pm – 3pm ET Presentador: TBD Descripción: En esta capacitación, los participantes obtendrán una comprensión…
Register NowFree Virtual Learning Community: Advancing Harm Reduction Principles
Topic: Advancing Harm Reduction Principles Date/Time: May 9, 2023 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST/1:00pm – 2:00pm CST/11:00am – 12:00pm PST Presenter: Austin Wright Description: In this training, participants will gain an understanding…
Register NowFree Virtual Learning Community: The Science of Addiction and Recovery-Spanish
Tema: La Ciencia de la Adicción y la Recuperación Fecha/Hora: 4 de mayo de 2023 de 2:00 p. m. a 3:00 p. m. EST/1:00 p. m. a 2:00 p. m.…
Register NowFree Virtual Learning Community: The Science of Addiction and Recovery-English
Topic: The Science of Addiction and Recovery Date/Time: May 2, 2023 from 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST/1:00pm – 2:00pm CST/11:00am – 12:00pm PST Presenter: Flo Hilliard Description: Science of Addiction & Recovery (SOAR) is…
Register NowFree Virtual Learning Community: Words Matter-Spanish
Tema: Las Palabras Importan: Utilizar un Lenguaje Poderoso Para Eliminar el Estigma Fecha/Hora: 27 de abril de 2023 2:00 p. m. a 3:00 p. m. EST/1:00 p. m. a 2:00…
Register NowOur 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.