This training highlights the role of community-based organizations (CBOs) in supporting the four major dimensions of recovery and wellness through strategic partnerships, services, resources, and support. Participants will explore how partnerships with CBOs can strengthen local engagement, combat stigma, and drive community ownership to foster sustainable recovery ecosystems and reduce overdose risk.

This session examines the defining characteristics of a recovery-centered organization, emphasizing a recovery-focused mission, authenticity of voice, and accountability to the recovery community through organizations’ mission, services, and commitment to recovery. Participants will learn how recovery-centered organizations differ from recovery community organizations and other community-based organizations while working to support recovery eco-systems that sustain recovery...

This session explores the defining characteristics of a Recovery Community Organization (RCO), highlighting its recovery-focused mission, peer leadership, and accountability to the recovery community when addressing opioid, stimulant, and alcohol use disorders. Participants will learn what distinguishes RCOs from other recovery-centered and community-based organizations and how they strengthen recovery ecosystems to reduce overdose risk and...

This webinar provides a comprehensive introduction to the National Standards for Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs), highlighting their purpose, structure, and intended impact in addressing opioid, stimulant, and alcohol use disorders. Participants will learn how the standards guide RCOs in upholding their mission and values while delivering high-quality, effective community-based services. The session will explore how...

This session outlines the stages of development for nonprofits, from early formation to sustainability. Participants will explore characteristics across the lifecycle of the organization, learn how to assess their organization’s current stage, and identify next steps for growth and capacity building.