ARCO Benefits
ARCO members receive a variety of benefits, including access to exclusive resources, discounts on programs and merchandise, and free facilitator training. They also gain opportunities for networking, advocacy, and participation in monthly meetings and the annual Recovery Leadership Summit (RLS)/America Honors Recovery (AHR) Galla Dinner.
Benefits
Become an ARCO Members
- ARCO members receive a welcome packet that includes a membership certificate and use of the ARCO name and logo on their website and other online platforms.
- ARCO members receive a monthly, members-only, e-newsletter that may include topics such as new member updates, sustainability resources, advocacy updates, training announcements, and more.
- ARCO members receive access to the Faces & Voices of Recovery: Our Stories Have Power training curriculum and receive training of facilitators at no cost.
Benefits
Discount Programs
Faces & Voices of Recovery offers several discount programs to ARCO members. These programs support sustainability; development; continuing education of staff, volunteers, and stakeholders; and enhance data collection practices. ARCO members also receive discounts on Faces & Voices of Recovery merchandise.
- ARCO members receive a 20% discount on the National Recovery Institute® (NRI) curricula. Faces & Voices of Recovery NRI curricula is NADAAC approved for continuing education and meets the IC&RC education domains for Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS).
- ARCO members receive a significantly reduced subscription fee of 50% off licensing, for use of the Recovery Data Platform® (RDP).
- ARCO Members receive 20% off all online purchases.
Benefits
Recovery Leadership Summit
This annual conference is open to ARCO members and affiliates to attend, with ARCO members receiving a discounted rate. When held in Washington, DC, ARCO members receive additional resources and support to conduct legislative advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill.
- The Recovery Leadership Summit hosts nationally recognized speakers and workshops, and offers networking opportunities with other ARCO members, recovery allies, and policy makers.
- Registration fees apply; travel and lodging are not included.
Public Policy
Representation on Capitol Hill
ARCO members receive front-line information on issues and join the national voice unified to advance recovery, peer services, and support recovery community organizations. For example:
- Public Policy updates on critical legislative advocacy issues affecting peer services, recovery community organizations, and their recovery communities.
- An annual Hill Day, held for members across the country to meet with their Senators and Representatives to advocate for recovery in Washington, DC.
Networking
via Teleconference
ARCO members’ staff and volunteers are invited to attend a monthly virtual ARCO All Member Meeting. This meeting is held on the second Tuesday of each month, at 3:00 PM ET.
- Each month, attendees receive a public policy update, special topics presentations by ARCO members or other guest presenters, and ARCO announcements.
- Meeting topics are announced monthly. ARCO members are able to submit requests for topics to hlowry@facesandvoicesofrecovery.org.
Members are also invited to attend a weekly Recovery Leadership Support Group held every Wednesday at 1:00pm ET.
- The support groups provide an opportunity to connect with leaders nationwide and discuss the issues impacting our work as a recovery organization.
- The support group is a safe space where you can show up as you are and have an honest conversation.
- The topic changes each week and is chosen in advance, so everyone has a chance to reflect and prepare.
