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Stigma kept people with substance use disorders “in the shadows.” Now, they’re fighting to “recover out loud.”
A recent article featured on CBS News discusses the new federal data that states approximately 72.2% of more than 29 million Americans with substance use disorder are living in Recovery.…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read More25 Years of the Modern Recovery Community Organization (RCO)
Celebrating the Silver Anniversary of the First Recovery Community Services Program Grants As I began to reflect recently on the tremendous value of recovery community organizations, a close friend sent…
Read MoreFaces & 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…
Read MoreSAMSHA’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,…
Read MoreHere’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…
Read MoreBuilding 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…
Read MoreFaces & 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…
Read MoreFaces & 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…
Read MoreReflections 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…
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