New Resource: U.S. Federal Advocacy Action Guide
1/29/26- Federal decisions shape what communities can do. Funding rules, program guidance and legislative timelines can speed up proven solutions or slow them down. Advocacy…
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The Evolution of Peer Services Across Systems:Navigating the Three Waves of the Opioid Epidemic
1/28/2026– The history of the opioid epidemic is often told in three waves: the rise of prescription pills, the shift to heroin, and the current…
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🗣️ Urgent Call to Action: Speak Up for Mental Health & Addiction Funding
UPDATE 1/15/26- The Administration has reversed the funding cuts to SAMHSA grant programs. Your advocacy worked! Let’s keep the momentum going! READ MORE https://rollcall.com/2026/01/14/hhs-cuts-2-billion-in-mental-health-addiction-grants/ NYTimes:…
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Partnership with NACoA Spotlights Importance of Family Recovery
January 13, 2026- Faces & Voices of Recovery and National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) are honored to partner in our shared commitment to…
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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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