Press Releases
Recovery Community Celebrates Announcements of Marty Walsh and Rep. Deb Haaland as Nominees for Cabinet Level Positions in Biden-Harris Administration
Members of the Recovery Community would like to congratulate both Mayor Marty Walsh and U.S. Representative Deb Haaland, announced by President-elect Biden to be nominated to cabinet level positions in…
Read MoreThe Words We Use Matter – Part 2
Change the Names – Remove “Abuse” Policymakers in all levels of government have an opportunity and a responsibility to work towards eliminating stigma by using non-stigmatizing terms for addiction. Individuals…
Read MoreThe Words We Use Matter – Part 1
Recovery Voices Count As we enter the final month of the 2020 election cycle, it becomes more vital that we include the faces and voices of recovery at all levels…
Read MoreNational Recovery Month Annoucement
National Recovery Month 2020 National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) is an international observance held every September to educate people about how substance use and mental health services can enable individuals and their families to live healthy…
Read MoreFaces & Voices Open Letter on Inclusion of Marginalized Communities
Faces & Voices of Recovery to Honor Chris Herren Former NBA Start with National Voice of Recovery Award
Over 23 Million Americans Are In Recovery From Addiction — America Honors Recovery Is The Preeminent Awards Ceremony Highlighting The Accomplishments Of The Most Influential Addiction Recovery Advocates WASHINGTON, D.C.—June…
Read MoreCouncil on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services LLC Established to Accredit Organizations and Programs Providing Peer Recovery Support Services
(Washington, DC, July 22, 2013) – Faces & Voices of Recovery has established the Council on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services (CAPRSS) LLC, the next step in implementing a…
Read MoreFIRST-EVER NATIONWIDE SURVEY DOCUMENTS DRAMATIC IMPROVEMENTS IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE IN RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION
Study highlights the critical need for removal of discriminatory barriers to people with addiction and fighting for recovery – costing nation $343 Billion a year (Washington, DC, April 25, 2013)…
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