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Welcome to Faces & Voices of Recovery. We are all of you. We know recovery is possible.
And through our collective experience, Faces & Voices of Recovery moves recovery support services forward in your community, your state, and across the country. Join us in our recovery advocacy. Together, we'll share all we know.
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Together, we are a powerful ally.
Faces & Voices of Recovery is a vast resource in the quest to advance peer support services and recovery efforts everywhere, free from injustice and discrimination. Together, we significantly impact how recovery wellness efforts are understood, organized, funded, and shared.
Together, we are an effective advocate.
We've lived it. Now, as a community working together, we share recovery support services at every level.
And when community support for recovery is advanced, all kinds of good things happen:
- Healthier economies
- Safer communities
- Better healthcare
- Enlightened law enforcement
- Active local governments
- Reduced incarcerations
- Mended families
Latest News
Stigma kept people with substance use disorders “in the shadows.” Now, they’re fighting to “recover out loud.”
Stigma kept people with substance use disorders “in the shadows.” Now, they’re fighting to “recover out loud.” By Kerry Breen A recent article featured on CBS News discusses…
The Roots of International Recovery Day
I am a Face & Voice of Recovery John Winslow, the founder of International Recovery Day and a strong advocate in the recovery community, is also a man in long-term…
25 Years of the Modern Recovery Community Organization (RCO)
Celebrating the Silver Anniversary of the First Recovery Community Services Program Grants By Jeremiah Gardner As I began to reflect recently on the tremendous value of recovery community organizations,…
Faces & Voices of Recovery launches new digital app through partnership with Elevance Health Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FACES & VOICES OF RECOVERY LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL APP THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH ELEVANCE HEALTH FOUNDATION Washington, D.C. (August 31, 2023) – Faces & Voices of Recovery…
SAMSHA’s Harm Reduction Framework: Historical Step in Saving Lives
We made history For too long we watched as our loved ones that use drugs or have substance use disorder needlessly died from an unregulated and dangerous illicit supply. Historically,…
Here’s who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state
Here’s who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state By Aneri Pattani A recent article featured on NPR discusses the ownership of the $50…
Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Faces & Voices Recovery Leadership Summit Inspires Connections and Change
In a recent interview, Patty McCarthy, CEO of Faces & Voices of Recovery, shared her thoughts on the transformative Faces & Voices Recovery Leadership Summit (RLS). McCarthy described the summit…
Faces & Voices of Recovery Launches the Alliance for Recovery Centered Organizations
Washington, DC ARCO (Association of Recovery Community Organizations), is the leading membership organization for recovery community organizations dedicated to promoting and supporting recovery from substance use disorder, announced its transformation…
Faces & Voices of Recovery Celebrates Recovery Month
Washington, DC Faces & Voices of Recovery, a leading national organization dedicated to promoting long-term recovery from substance use disorders, is gearing up to celebrate Recovery Month this September. Now…
Reflections on the Recovery Leadership Summit: Supporting Freedom from Addiction
Monty Burks, MCJ, PhD, CPRS, Director of Faith-Based Initiatives for the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, wanted to share his insights and experiences at the Faces…
