Advocacy
November Monthly Policy Update
While most of the focus in this space is on federal policy – and the changes it undergoes – we are keenly aware that there are other factors in play…
Read MoreEmbracing Hope and Empowerment through Giving: Why Your Support Matters for Recovery Communities
Faces & Voices of Recovery Board Vice-Chairperson Elizabeth Edwards discusses the importance of giving this season.
Read MoreOctober Monthly Policy Update
Andrew Kessler reports on continued good news for telemedicine.
Read MoreThe Intersection of Art & Recovery
By Lindsay J. Fancovic As you read this post enjoy the intersection of music and one’s recovery journey as we listen to the songs that inspired John’s story. Early Days…
Read MoreSeptember Monthly Policy Update
There was tremendous news out of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) this month: overdose deaths in the United States have declined at the highest rate in decades. We at…
Read MoreAugust Monthly Policy Update
As we continue along the appropriations process for Fiscal Year 2025, we finally have good news to share from the Senate Labor/Health and Human Services bill and report. It’s not…
Read MoreJuly Monthly Policy Update
Overseeing the annual appropriations process is perhaps the most important role that Congress plays. In determining the level of funding for thousands of government programs, appropriators in essence establish the…
Read MoreJune Monthly Policy Update
Last month, the Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on the issue of fentanyl and the role it plays in overdose deaths. Senators were in agreement that the expansion of…
Read MoreAddressing the Substance Use Epidemic: The Vital Role of Legislative Support in Recovery
The CARE Act is a significant bill that could impact people with SUD and their journey to recovery.
Read MoreMay Monthly Policy Update
On May 23, 2024, one of Faces & Voices of Recovery’s Alliance for Recovery Centered Organizations (ARCO) members had the privilege of testifying before Congress. Anthony Vezina, Executive Director of…
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