Today we’re wrapping up an incredible journey with the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence. For the past four years, we have been a proud part of this community, offering support, education, and resources to all of you who are working tirelessly in the field of peer recovery. Without further ado, let’s get talking!…

We are wrapping up our special series "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team hosts discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about their personal journeys and highlight the incredible work the…

Between now and the end of August, we are thrilled to bring you a special series called "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team will be hosting discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about t…

Between now and the end of August, we are thrilled to bring you a special series called "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team will be hosting discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about t…

Between now and the end of August, we are thrilled to bring you a special series called "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team will be hosting discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about t…

Between now and the end of August, we are thrilled to bring you a special series called "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team will be hosting discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about t…

Between now and the end of August, we are thrilled to bring you a special series called "Amplifying Diverse Voices.” In these episodes, my colleague Wardell Royal III of our Health Equity team will be hosting discussions with featured guests from various backgrounds within the recovery movement. Our aim is to engage in dynamic conversations about t…

We are bringing you another episode full of conversations with some of our organizational stakeholders. This month, we get to hear from Kate Bastedenbeck of the Over the Rainbow Project and Wendy Jones of the Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations. Stay tuned for stories from the field!…

We are bringing you another episode full of conversations with some of our organizational stakeholders. This month, we get to hear from Kattie Lail of We Face It Together and Betsy Craft of Colorado Drug Policy Coalition. Stay tuned for stories from the field!slroberts

This month, we are bringing you an episode with one of our Organizational Stakeholders, Dolan Research International. In it, we speak with Johanna Dolan and Kris McGinnis about their work through and operations of Dolan Research International. And without further ado, let’s get talking!slroberts

This month, we are bringing you another episode filled with conversations with some of our organizational stakeholders. I had the privilege of talking with Chrystal Cantrell of Take Action Today, Dana Smith of New Life II, and Darrell Keim of Latah Recovery Community Center. Get ready to hear from some incredible people doing incredible things. And…

This month, we are bringing you an episode hosted by my colleague, Steph Spitz. In it, she talks with Kasey Edwards Snider of Providence Project Nurture and Sarah Bovee of Legacy Midwifery Project Nurture about perinatal harm reduction and the vital role a doula with lived experience plays in the lives of pregnant people with substance use challeng…

In this first episode of the year for us, we’ve brought Tim Saubers back to host a conversation around the intersection of harm reduction and peer support: moving beyond abstinence-based models. In December of last year, Tim hosted a similar conversation for his communities of practice series. In this episode, Tim talks with Jose Martinez of the Na…

This month, we are bringing you another conversation with one of our organizational stakeholders. In this episode, we talk with Donald Gunther of Mary Hall Freedom Village.slroberts

This month, we are bringing you another conversation with one of our organizational stakeholders. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mo of Straight Up Care.slroberts

This month, we are bringing you an episode inspired by the Clinical Training Center for Sexual and Reproductive Health’s Clinician Café: Utilizing the Intersection of Family Planning and Harm Reduction in Communities. In this episode, I talk with Casey Johnson, a harm reduction specialist, and Russell Campillo, a peer educator. They share their per…

This month, we are bringing you another conversation with a few of our organizational stakeholders. In this 13th episode of the series, we talk with Stefanie Robinson of Hope Recovery Community, and Patty McCarthy of Faces and Voices of Recovery. Find out more about Recovery Month: https://rm.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/.…

In this episode, our host spoke with Scott Breedlove and Melanie Cobb of Landmark Recovery, and Rabbi Ilan Glazer of Our Jewish Recovery. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field!slroberts

In late 2022, Tim Saubers, who leads our workforce development team, hosted a 6-month Skill Development Series for Peer Recovery Support Specialists. The series was so well attended and in demand, that we also offered it in early 2023. In this podcast series, Tim sits down to have a conversation with each facilitator to have a deeper discussion wit…

In late 2022, Tim Saubers, who leads our workforce development team, hosted a 6-month Skill Development Series for Peer Recovery Support Specialists. The series was so well attended and in demand, that we also offered it in early 2023. In this podcast series, Tim sits down to have a conversation with each facilitator to have a deeper discussion wit…

In late 2022, Tim Saubers, who leads our workforce development team, hosted a 6-month Skill Development Series for Peer Recovery Support Specialists. The series was so well attended and in demand, that we also offered it in early 2023. In this podcast series, Tim sits down to have a conversation with each facilitator to have a deeper discussion wit…

In late 2022, Tim Saubers, who leads our workforce development team, hosted a 6-month Skill Development Series for Peer Recovery Support Specialists. The series was so well attended and in demand, that we also offered it in early 2023. In this podcast series, Tim sits down to have a conversation with each facilitator to have a deeper discussion wit…

In late 2022, Tim Saubers, who leads our workforce development team, hosted a 6-month Skill Development Series for Peer Recovery Support Specialists. The series was so well attended and in demand, that we also offered it in early 2023. In this podcast series, Tim sits down to have a conversation with each facilitator to have a deeper discussion wit…

In late 2022, Tim Saubers, who leads our workforce development team, hosted a 6-month Skill Development Series for Peer Recovery Support Specialists. The series was so well attended and in demand, that we also offered it in early 2023. In this podcast series, Tim sits down to have a conversation with each facilitator to have a deeper discussion wit…

This month, Kris Kelly, who leads our RCO capacity building team here at the PR CoE, hosts a conversation with Durga Leela, founder of Yoga of Recovery. In this episode, you’ll get to hear about Durga’s recovery journey embracing Ayurveda and how one of the oldest traditional systems of medicine helps her live a life of abundance. Resources Mention…

In this episode, our host spoke with Brandy Anderson-Willis of Indiana Association of Peer Recovery Support Services, Bailey Helgeson of the Roanoke Valley Collective Response, and Mike Durschlag of the Association of Recovery Schools. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field!slroberts

This month, we spoke with Kim Gannon and Emily Pasman, authors of a recent article in the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment entitled, “Knowing or not knowing: Living as harm reductionists in Twelve Step Recovery.” With us, they shared their experiences navigating recovery through Twelve Step programs, their embrace of harm reduction …

In this episode, our host spoke with Tim Saubers and Haner Hernandez, both PR CoE team members. Tim and Haner discussed their experiences with cultural identity and how that affected their recovery and healing journeys.slroberts

In this episode, our host spoke with China Darrington of Summit Recovery Hub and Ken Vick of Benilde Hall about the work they are doing through their organizations. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field!slroberts

In this episode, our host spoke with one of our previously featured organizational stakeholders of the month about the work they are doing through their organization. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field with Pete Nielsen of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs & Professionals!…

This month, we are throwing it back to an episode we published last fall. Our host talked with Kris Kelly, Nell Hurley, and Marin Nelson about their experiences creating and supporting recovery friendly workplaces. We'll be back at the top of the new year with a brand new episode.slroberts

In this episode, our host spoke with some of our previously featured organizational stakeholders of the month about the work they are doing through their respective organizations. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field with Bobbi-Jo Reed of Healing House and Norma Jaeger of Recovery Idaho! Links mentioned in the episode: Healing H…

This month, our host spoke with Theresa M. Knorr of Friends of Recovery-New York about their upcoming 7th annual recovery conference. This year's theme is 'When We All Recovery: Holistic Recovery For Individuals, Families and Communities' and will feature a wide variety of workshops and keynote speeches designed to provide a holistic view of recove…

In this episode, our host spoke with one of our previously featured organizational stakeholders of the month about the work they are doing through their respective organization. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field with Sarah Earll from the St. Louis Empowerment Center as well as a special announcement!…

We are throwing it back to a previous episode. In September of last year, Tom Hill spoke with us about his recovery journey and how it intertwines with the history and ongoing recovery movement. Tom’s life has been dedicated to the advocacy for and with people who have been marginalized, constantly working to promote the life-saving role of evidenc…

In this episode, our host spoke with some of our previously featured organizational stakeholders of the month about the work they are doing through their respective organizations. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field with Barbara Chamberlain of Oklahoma CART Association and Sametra Polkah-Toe of SOAR!…

In this month's bonus episode, our hosts get to talk with Tim and Johanna about their experiences navigating recovery as members of the LGBTQIA+ community. Stay tuned for more stories from the field!slroberts

In this episode, our host spoke with some of our previously featured organizational stakeholders of the month about the work they are doing through their respective organizations. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field with Greg Smith of the Missouri Coalition of Recovery Support Providers and Jennifer Place of the Colorado Consor…

In this episode, our host spoke with some of our previously featured organizational stakeholders of the month about the work they are doing through their respective organizations. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field with China Darrington of Thrive Peer Recovery Services, Heather Mroch of Peerspective Training and Support Servic…

In this episode, our host spoke with some of our previously featured organizational stakeholders of the month about the work they are doing through their respective organizations. Tune in now to hear stories and anecdotes from the field with Jennifer Thorpe of Meaningful Minds United, Ann Marie Casiraghi of Texas Tech University Center for Collegia…

In this episode, we speak with Laurie Johnson-Wade about her recovery journey. In addition to serving on our steering committee, Laurie is the co-founding director of Lost Dreams Awakening, a recovery community organization in Pennsylvania, and an advanced implementation specialist with the Opioid Response Network. She brings over 30 years of lived…

In our first episode of the new year, we are bringing you something a little different. Our host spoke with some of our organizational stakeholders of the month about the work they are doing through their respective organizations. In this episode, you will get to hear from Honesty Liller of The McShin Foundation, Elizabeth Burke Beaty of Sea Change…

In this episode, we talk with Johanna Dolan, one of the PR CoE’s newest steering committee members, about their recovery journey. Johanna was a successful financial advisor. If you're imagining all the possessions and money that might come with such success, you'd be right. But having it all left her empty, lost and experiencing the lowest places o…

In this episode, we talk with Kris Kelly, Nell Hurley, and Marin Nelson about their experiences creating and supporting recovery friendly workplaces. Employers play a critical role in fighting the disease of addiction and recovery is good for business. Employers are becoming more proactive in recognizing the economic and cultural benefits of being …

In honor of Recovery Month, we spoke with Tom Hill about his recovery journey and how it has intertwined with the recovery movement. Earlier this year, the Biden-Harris administration appointed Tom to the position of senior policy advisor at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. Tom’s life has been dedicated to the advocacy for an…

Today, we have a very special guest joining us, Cindy Christy. Cindy is a woman in long-term recovery and works as the Project Manager for the CoE’s Coordinating Center. If you have attended any of our events or trainings, you probably already know her. She is passionate about her own recovery and dedicated to serving others on their journey. Cindy…

In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with Haner Hernandez, a member of our Peer-Led Steering Committee. Haner is a person in long-term recovery from addiction and is committed to eliminating health disparities by working at the national, state, and local levels. He is currently a Senior Consultant to the Massachusetts Department of Public…

Today, we speak with Nell Hurley, a member of our Peer-Led Steering Committee, about her recovery journey. Nell has worked in the peer recovery space for over a decade and is an expert in developing vibrant recovery community organizations. She is passionate about recovery from addiction, fitness, and helping people meet their goals.…

Today, we speak with Michael King about his recovery journey. In addition to serving on our Peer-Led Steering Committee and leading our organizational engagement, Michael is the director and creator of The Communities Project, a national initiative with the mission of saving a million lives from substance use related deaths over the next two decade…

Today, we speak with Sharon Hesseltine about her recovery journey. In addition to chairing our Peer-Led Steering Committee, Sharon is the President and CEO of Intentional Development Consulting & Training, an organization focused on promoting recovery from addiction. Sharon is passionate about reducing stigma associated with addiction and developin…