January 2026 Monthly Policy Update
January 12, 2026 Introduction As we step into 2026, the policy landscape for health and recovery services remains complex and dynamic. From federal budget negotiations…
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Welcoming New ONDCP Director Sara Carter and Advancing a Recovery‑Ready Nation
January 9, 2026- This week marks a significant moment for national drug policy leadership. On January 6, the U.S. Senate confirmed Sara Carter as the…
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Leading Mental Health Organizations Applaud Reintroduction of PEERS in Medicare Act in Congress
December 18, 2025- Bipartisan legislation would expand access to lifesaving peer support services for people with substance use and mental health conditions Joint statement by…
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December Monthly Policy Update- Action Alert
December 4, 2025 Marking the culmination of several years of advocacy, on December 1 President Trump signed into law the reauthorization of the SUPORT Act….
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Bridging the Gaps Between Harm Reduction, Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
On November 13, 2025, Faces & Voices of Recovery CEO, Patty McCarthy, joined an impactful panel at the International Drug Policy Reform Conference in Detroit…
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November Monthly Policy Update
November 15, 2025: The longest government shutdown in history has now concluded. Through this ordeal, we continued our advocacy in Washington to advance recovery and…
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SNAP Is a Lifeline—We Must Act Now
October 29, 2025- The federal government is officially shut down—and millions of Americans are at risk of losing access to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)….
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Faces & Voices of Recovery Urges Immediate Action to Restore SAMHSA and Protect Lifesaving Behavioral Health Services
October 16, 2025 | Washington, DC Faces & Voices of Recovery joins a growing chorus of national advocates, lawmakers, and community leaders in sounding the…
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Government Shutdown Threatens Recovery Services Nationwide
October 12, 2025- As the federal government shutdown stretches into its second week, Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) and peer-led support providers are facing mounting challenges….
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October Monthly Policy Update
In a surprising turn of events, the United States Senate approved the reauthorization of the SUPPORT Act in September via unanimous consent. Most advocates were…
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