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
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…
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 MoreA 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…
Read MoreAccreditation 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…
Read MoreAccreditation 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…
Read MoreAccreditation 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…
Read MoreAccreditation 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…
Read MoreAccreditation 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…
Read MoreCAPRSS 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…
Read MoreEvents
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…
Register NowA 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 NowAccreditation 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 NowAccreditation 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 NowAccreditation 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 NowCAPRSS 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 NowCAPRSS 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…
Register NowOur 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…
Register NowOrganizational 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…
Register NowOrganizational 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…
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.