The REC is committed to providing valuable support and guidance to the peer recovery workforce. On this page, you will find resources from trusted sources to enhance your work.
In general, people from Hispanic and Latino communities are less likely to seek substance use treatment and are less satisfied with treatment services than non-Hispanic Whites. Providing strengths-based services that recognize and respond to the ways Hispanic and Latino cultural …
View MoreOn average, people with disabilities are more likely than people without disabilities to develop substance use disorders or to experience poor mental health. This informational sheet includes resources about improving access to recovery support services for people with disabilities.
View MoreCore competencies are the basic or foundational knowledge and skills needed to do a specific job well. These are the core competencies recommended for peer workers in behavioral health services, including peer recovery coaches, peer recovery specialists, and dozens of …
View MoreUnderrepresented student populations with mental health issues and/or substance use disorders have distinct recovery support needs. Here is some information about how to support these students in collegiate recovery program spaces.
View MoreThis issue brief examines the experiences of Black young adults with mental illness or substance use disorders and makes recommendations for improving outreach and engagement through culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate practices.
View MoreThis toolkit is meant to help develop a culture of harm reduction in Boston by providing information on the history of harm reduction, engaging the community, and how to offer harm reduction services and apply harm reduction programming using a …
View MoreWe are working to eliminate barriers to recovery for every American, every family and to help today’s children and future generations, who often are the biggest winners in the process of recovery.
View MoreThe Massachusetts Peer Recovery Support Centers (PRSC) are free accessible peer-led spaces that provide individuals in recovery from substance use, as well as families and loved ones affected by addiction, the opportunity to both offer and receive support in their …
View MoreThe Eight Dimensions of Wellness take into account not only an individual’s physical health, but all the factors that contribute to a person’s overall wellness.
View MoreThrough research, education, and outreach, the Recovery Research Institute aims to improve treatment outcomes and support individuals on their recovery journeys.
Through research, education, and outreach, the Recovery Research Institute aims to improve treatment outcomes and support individuals on their recovery journeys.
William White Papers
The William White Papers contain valuable resources on addiction recovery and related topics.Advocacy & Policy
Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery focuses on policy initiatives and programs in the field.CARC Certification
The Massachusetts Board of Substance Abuse Counselor Certification offers CARC Certification for substance abuse counselors.Recovery Supports
SAMHSA provides recovery supports for individuals dealing with substance use and mental health challenges.For any inquiries or assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.
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