Step 1 of 6 16% Password*Please enter your password to proceed. Note when copying and pasting not to include leading or trailing spaces.RCO Certification ApplicationRCO Certification Renewal Self-Appraisal ToolPlease review the information within the General Organization Information and provide any updates to your organization If there are no updates to report, please skip to the self-assessment portions. This field is hidden when viewing the formThank you for your interest in RCO Certification. We are committed to making this a successful and meaningful experience for your organization and appreciate the time and care you are putting into this process. As you complete the application, please keep in mind that there are specific ineligibility criteria that may result in ineligibility for certification. These include misalignment with the RCO Definition and/or RCO National Standards, concerns related to autonomy or transparency, and organizations that are not operational or unable to verify services. If you believe your organization may not yet be ready for certification, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your readiness and explore additional resources and next steps. We strongly discourage the use of AI in completing the application and value authentic, specific information that reflects your organization’s unique operations and practices. Applications that rely on AI-generated responses may require additional clarification and will result in a longer review process. Please also be aware that, following a review of the application by the Faces & Voices of Recovery team, if an organization is determined to not be eligible to proceed in the certification process, the application will not move forward. If you have any questions at any point, please reach out. Thank you again! The certifying body shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect impacts resulting from certification decisions, including suspension, denial, or revocation, or from the outcome of the appeals process. Organizations assume full responsibility for contingency planning and operational continuity including any actions taken in response to certification determinations.Organization Name*Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Mariana IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahU.S. Virgin IslandsVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingArmed Forces AmericasArmed Forces EuropeArmed Forces Pacific State ZIP Code Phone*Email* Website* This field is hidden when viewing the formAre you a statewide RCO? Yes No Unsure What is a statewide rco? When did the organization begin operating?* MM slash DD slash YYYY What is your organization's mission statement?*Does your organization have a vision statement?* Yes No What is your organization's vision statement?Does your organization have a values statement?* Yes No What is your organization's values statement?Please upload the organization's logo(This will only be used in the event that the organization becomes a Certified Recovery Community Organization) Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 125 MB. If your logo has changedPlease upload the newest version here.Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 125 MB. Executive Officer's Name* First Last Title of Exective Officer* CEO COO Executive Director Executive Officer's Email* Is this the person completing the application?* Yes No Name of person completing application* First Last Title of person completing application*Email of person completing application* Phone of person completing application* Self-Assessment GovernanceIs the organization a non-profit?* Yes No Thank you for filling out the application. At this time we are not accepting RCO certification applicants without non-profit status. Please reach out nri@facesandvoicesofrecovery.org with any questions or concerns.This field is hidden when viewing the formSection BreakYour Organization's EIN*What is your organization’s current nonprofit status?* Operates as a stand-alone non-profit with our own 501c3 status (Independent Organization Model) Please upload verification of 501c.3 non-profit statusAccepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 125 MB. Please describe your governing board composition: including number of board members and percentage of board members in recovery from their own substance use disorders*Percentage of Board Members in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders*Does your organization have a conflict-of-interest policy for board members?* Yes No Self-Assessment Programs and ActivitiesOur organization has maintained a primary mission and vision to promote recovery from substance use disorders.* Yes No What activities does your organization conduct? (Check all that apply)* Select All Conduct ongoing local recovery support needs assessment surveys or focus groups, Organize recovery-focused policy and advocacy activities, Increase recovery workforce capacity and expertise through training and education, Carry out recovery-focused outreach programs to engage people seeking recovery, in recovery, or in need of recovery-focused support services or events to educate and raise public awareness, Conduct recovery-focused public and professional education events, Provide peer recovery support services (PRSS), Support the development of recovery support institutions (e.g., education-based recovery support programs, recovery community centers, recovery cafes, recovery ministries, recovery-focused employment programs, recovery-focused prison reentry programs, etc.), Host local; regional; or national recovery celebration events, Collaborate on the integration of recovery-focused activities within local prevention; harm reduction; early intervention; and treatment initiatives Please share additional information about your organization’s activities, resources, and programs that support recovery from substance use disorders.*This field is hidden when viewing the formPlease share the highlights, from the last 12-months, of key recovery-focused activities and grassroots engagement that you are most proud of accomplishing.*Please describe any participatory processes and grassroots engagement efforts your organization has conducted in the past 12 months—such as town hall meetings, listening sessions, surveys, committees, task forces, or volunteer initiatives. Explain how the information gathered was used to create changes in your programs, community, systems, or public policies.*What opportunities do the recovery community and the broader community have to get involved with your organization?*Please describe how your organization actively involves people in recovery—as well as their families, friends, and recovery allies—in decision-making, program development, and leadership. Include specific examples.*In resource-scarce, densely populated communities, which may include diverse racial and ethnic populations, as well as in rural areas, recovery community organizations (RCOs) may offer supplemental clinical services to better meet community needs. Does your organization provide any clinical services or partner with clinical service providers?* Yes No If your organization provides clinical services or partners with clinical service providers, what special considerations have been taken for offering these services in an RCO setting?*Has your organization encountered any challenges when offering clinical services in an RCO setting?*Approximately what percentage of the organization's total services are clinical in nature?*Please enter a number from 0 to 100. Self-Assessment Responsive and Ethical PracticesOur organization has conducted an audit to ensure our website, internal and external materials, and other online platforms use current recovery promoting language.* Yes No Date of Audit* MM slash DD slash YYYY This field is hidden when viewing the formOver the past 12-months, our organization has had legal recourse taken against our organization that resulted in a founded complaint or arbitration of discriminatory actions.* Yes No This field is hidden when viewing the formIf the answer to the above question is yes, please describe the legal recourse and the organization’s corrective actions. *How does your organization support all pathways of recovery, including approaches that reduce the negative consequences of substance use and promote the physical and mental health of people who use drugs and/or alcohol?*What groups in your community may have fewer opportunities or face barriers to accessing recovery support?*How does your organization intentionally shape its staff development, organizational practices, services, and advocacy efforts to address the varied needs of these groups?*What additional resources, tools, or support would help your organization strengthen its ability to effectively carry out its mission and vision?*How does your organization promote recovery in your organizational literature and online content?*Does your organization have an employee and/or volunteer code of ethics? Please describe, including how the code of ethics was developed.*How are service recipients and stakeholders informed of the organization's grievance policies and how are the grievance policies accessed by service recipients and stakeholders?* Self Assessment Management SystemsHow does your organization ensure good financial stewardship?*Please share how the organization maintains a safe and healthy work environment for leadership, staff, and volunteers.*Please share how the organization ensures the confidentiality and privacy of participant records and other sensitive information.* Organization Funding SourcesAll applicants must submit a breakdown of their funding sources by percentage according to the following categories. This data is for demographic purposes only and to further our understanding of how recovery community organizations are supported. This information will not be disclosed in any manner that would identify responses with the organizations submitting them. If the requested information is unavailable or not applicable to your organization, please enter “0.”Does your organization receive funding? (i.e. funding from grants, individual contributions, foundations, etc.)* Yes No This field is hidden when viewing the formSection BreakPercentage of funding from fiduciary agent*Please enter a number from 0 to 100.Percentage of Individual Contributions*Please enter a number from 0 to 100.Percentage of Government (Federal, State and/or Local)*Please enter a number from 0 to 100.Percentage of Foundations*Please enter a number from 0 to 100.Percentage of Corporate/Business*Please enter a number from 0 to 100.Percentage of funding received from Clinical Services*Please enter a number from 0 to 100.Percentage of Other (Sales, Fundraising, and/or Income)*Please enter a number from 0 to 100.This field is hidden when viewing the formSection BreakWhat is your organization's annual budget? Less than $50,000 annual budget $50,000 to $149,999 annual budget $150,000 to $499,999 annual budget $500,000 and above annual budget AcknowledgementsThis field is hidden when viewing the formI have read about ARCO, the RCO Toolkit, and ARCO Benefits. Yes No I have reviewed the RCO Definition and RCO National Standards.* Yes No I attest that this application does not include any untrue statements or by omission does not include any statements that would be considered misleading or untrue.* Yes No I understand that completion of this application is part of the process and there are additional requirements, including documentation upload and a virtual tour & interview, that must be met and completed before receiving a determination.* Yes No I understand that my organization is not officially certified until requirements are met and completed.* Yes No I understand that Faces & Voices of Recovery and the Accreditation & Certification Review Committee has the right to deny certification for any reason.* Yes No I understand and acknowledge that the certifying body shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect impacts resulting from certification decisions, including suspension, denial, or revocation, or from the outcome of the appeals process. Organizations assume full responsibility for contingency planning and operational continuity including any actions taken in response to certification determinations.* Yes No This field is hidden when viewing the formAcknowledgementARCO is not a certifying body. The applications submitted are for organizations to become a member of a national membership organization. The Certificate of Membership is not intended to be used as a means to satisfy grant requirements and Faces & Voices of Recovery will not provide information to outside entities regarding membership status. I have read and acknowledgeThis field is hidden when viewing the formAcknowledgementUntil further notice, only applications from RCOs with their own 501c3 status, that are not under the umbrella of a fiscal agent or parent organization, will be reviewed. I have read and acknowledgeThis field is hidden when viewing the formAcknowledgementI acknowledge that by submitting the ARCO Application on behalf of the above-named organization, that said organization will be reviewed based upon the application, its website, and its public-facing social media. If the information given on the application is not verifiable through the organization’s website and public-facing social media, I understand that this organization’s application may not receive a recommendation for ARCO Membership by the ARCO Review Committee or I may be asked to provide additional information. I have read and acknowledgeThis field is hidden when viewing the formAcknowledgementThe ARCO Review Committee has the right to deny membership for any reason. There is no appeals process. I have read and acknowledgeThank you for your interest in applying for certification. Prior to submitting your application, please review the questions above to ensure that they are accurately completed and that all required questions marked with an asterisk have been answered. Our system will not accept applications that have missing required question fields. Once you submit your application, you will receive an email. Please note, if you do not receive an email, it may be in your Spam/Junk folder or your application has not been submitted.
