National Recovery Institute® (NRI)

Peer-run training and technical assistance focused on increasing knowledge, capacity, and accountability of the peer workforce, addiction, and recovery professionals, behavioral health professionals, and professionals and organizations from industries concerned with substance use disorders and recovery.

National Recovery Institute®

Technical Assistance (TA)

Expert guidance to strengthen recovery systems and services

Technical Assistance isn’t technology support—its specialized consultation designed to help organizations thrive. At its core, TA means providing expert guidance, resources, and solutions to strengthen programs, improve outcomes, and build sustainable capacity.

The National Recovery Institute (NRI) offers both on-site and virtual TA for recovery support organizations nationwide. Our mission is to enhance the quality of peer service delivery and empower organizations to align with national standards through practical, actionable strategies.

What Our TA Services Include:

  • Program Development & Improvement – Strengthen peer recovery support services and ensure best practices.
  • Organizational Capacity Building – Optimize systems, policies, and workflows for long-term sustainability.
  • Advocacy & Public Education Support – Equip organizations to lead change and influence policy effectively.

By partnering with NRI, you gain access to tailored solutions that help your team deliver high-quality services, expand impact, and create recovery-ready communities.

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What we Do

National Recovery Institute® TA

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Strategic Organizational Development Technical Assistance (SODTA)

Building strong foundations for sustainable growth – Our technical assistance meets organizations where they are. We start with a comprehensive assessment of your capacity and infrastructure, then design a customized TA plan. You’ll work with subject matter experts who provide practical guidance from concept to operations—helping you build sustainability and track measurable outcomes.

Three tiers of support:

  • Tier I: Early development
  • Tier II: Newly established organizations
  • Tier III: Operational development

If your needs fall outside these tiers, we’ll connect you with experienced peer professionals who can provide tailored support in the format that works best for you.

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Specialized Consultation

Data-driven insights for smarter decisions – Our consultation services leverage research, surveys, interviews, and focus groups to uncover systemic trends and challenges. We provide a detailed summary report with actionable recommendations to:

  • Implement robust evaluation frameworks
  • Streamline processes and workflows
  • Allocate resources effectively to amplify impact

This approach equips organizations and collaborations with the knowledge to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities.

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Technical Assistance Engagement Multipliers

Expanding access and deepening impact – We offer flexible engagement options to increase reach and customize support for your community and workforce:

  • Open Office Hours (OOH): Monthly sessions for quick access to TA and membership services, intake questionnaires, and clarifications with our staff.
  • Virtual Learning Communities (VLCs): Focused online spaces for networking and shared learning on recovery topics. Each session includes:
  • A 15-minute topic overview led by a trained facilitator
  • A 45-minute interactive discussion for questions, ideas, and collaboration

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Training and Workforce Development

Empowering professionals and organizations to lead change – We deliver comprehensive services to strengthen the recovery workforce and organizations, including:

  • Expert-led training programs
  • Custom curriculum development
  • Nationally recognized credentialing to enhance professional credibility

With flexible delivery formats and experiential learning, we help individuals and organizations improve service quality and align with national standards.

our work is grounded in three core principles

Principle-based technical assistance

Experiential Knowledge Matters

We prioritize lived experience, peer integrity, and decades of applied expertise

Ethical, Responsive Resources

TA is based on current national standards and tailored to your unique needs

Investment in Recovery

Strong roots in the peer movement ensure that recovery remains at the center of every solution

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Three Tiered Approach

NRI offers a three-tiered approach to technical assistance to assure the organization requesting have their needs met. There is no fee for initial consultation. If you’re not sure of your technical assistance needs, contact us and we will provide free consultation and assessment to help you clarify your priorities, or simply call to speak with one of our advisors.

  • One time Consultation
  • Facilitation of virtual presentations
  • Sharing products such as research papers and toolkits and resources
  • Facilitation of strategic planning or other labor intensive one-time events
  • Facilitation of on-going conference calls on single or multiple topics designed around the needs of the organization or network
  • Facilitation of learning communities or community best practices
  • An on-going relationship between the National Recovery Institute and the TA recipient to provide specific TA in accordance with the plan developed by both parties
  • Focus on the goal of result in changing policy, programming, practices and/or operations to increase outcomes and capacity for the organization, network or community.
  • May include a combination of conference calls, virtual meetings, event preparation, resource sharing and on-site visits.

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