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As the nation’s leading advocate for recovery from addiction, Faces & Voices of Recovery is frequently called upon as a vast resource in advancing recovery efforts everywhere. We share thought leadership and commentary with recovery communities across the country, to build evidence-based recovery efforts and energize recovery organizations.

Through our monthly Voices & Views newsletter, Public Policy updates, and other communications Faces & Voices of Recovery delivers trending and breaking news, innovations, research and trends impacting the recovery community.

In the News

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Unity in Recovery

By Emily Porcelli | October 3, 2023

Celebrating Recovery and Unity September is a special month for those in the recovery community, as it signifies Recovery Month. This year, Faces & Voices…

Stigma kept people with substance use disorders “in the shadows.” Now, they’re fighting to “recover out loud.”

By Emily Porcelli | September 21, 2023

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…

The Roots of International Recovery Day

By Emily Porcelli | September 5, 2023

I am a Face & Voice of Recovery John Winslow, the founder of International Recovery Day and a strong advocate in the recovery community, is…

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25 Years of the Modern Recovery Community Organization (RCO)

By Emily Porcelli | September 5, 2023

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…

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Faces & Voices of Recovery launches new digital app through partnership with Elevance Health Foundation

By Emily Porcelli | August 30, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FACES & VOICES OF RECOVERY LAUNCHES NEW DIGITAL APP THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH ELEVANCE HEALTH FOUNDATION   Washington, D.C. (August 31, 2023) –…

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SAMSHA’s Harm Reduction Framework: Historical Step in Saving Lives

By Javier Baltazar | July 25, 2023

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…

Here’s who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state

By Emily Porcelli | July 14, 2023

Here’s who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state     By Aneri Pattani   A recent article featured on NPR discusses…

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Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Faces & Voices Recovery Leadership Summit Inspires Connections and Change

By Patty McCarthy | July 6, 2023

In a recent interview, Patty McCarthy, CEO of Faces & Voices of Recovery, shared her thoughts on the transformative Faces & Voices Recovery Leadership Summit…

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Faces & Voices of Recovery Launches the Alliance for Recovery Centered Organizations

By Emily Porcelli | July 5, 2023

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…

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Faces & Voices of Recovery Celebrates Recovery Month

By Emily Porcelli | July 3, 2023

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…

Press Releases

Recovery Community Organization (RCO) Certification Program Launches

December 29, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Faces & Voices of Recovery Launches New Recovery Community (RCO) Certification Program This certification program recognizes organizations that champion recovery and support…

Faces & Voices of Recovery launches new digital app through partnership with Elevance Health Foundation

August 30, 2023

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 Launches the Alliance for Recovery Centered Organizations

July 5, 2023

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…

Faces & Voices of Recovery Celebrates Recovery Month

July 3, 2023

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…

2023-2025 Federal Policy & Advocacy Priorities

March 3, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  FACES & VOICES OF RECOVERY ANNOUNCES ITS 2023-2025 FEDERAL POLICY & ADVOCACY PRIORITIES Washington, DC Faces & Voices of Recovery is honored to…

Faces & Voices of Recovery Issues Urgent Call to Action

November 17, 2022

“Unlocking the Potential of Recovery Community Organizations and Peer Recovery Support Services is an important call to action on the future of addiction recovery in…

FACES & VOICES OF RECOVERY TO MANAGE AND LEAD INTERNATIONAL RECOVERY DAY, ADVANCING ANNUAL GLOBAL CELEBRATION

January 13, 2022

Washington, DC  Faces & Voices of Recovery, a national advocacy organization and staple in the recovery community since 2001, is proud to further the work and dedication of International Recovery Day (IRD). Assuming responsibility of…

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – Summit is going virtual!

September 1, 2021

Faces & Voices Update September 1, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENT The 20th Anniversary Summit is Moving to a Virtual-Only event We’ve been closely monitoring the situation regarding…

The 2001 & 2021 Recovery Summits

August 12, 2021

A Historical Summit  by: Bill White In 2001, more than 130 recovery advocates from more than 30 states gathered in Saint Paul, Minnesota at the…

Virtual Shift

January 22, 2021

2020 was a challenging time. It may have looked different. We may have had less hugs and more virtual high-fives, but we were still able…