How to Build a Recovery-Supportive Community

Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation—strong communities create the conditions where people can heal and thrive. Whether you’re a business, faith leader, educator, or local organization, small changes can make a big difference.

3 Ways to Take Action Today:

Make Recovery Visible

  • Normalize conversations about recovery in workplaces, schools, and community spaces.

  • Highlight recovery stories, invite speakers, and share resources that offer hope.

Reduce Barriers to Support

  • Offer hiring opportunities for people in recovery.

  • Advocate for policies that expand access to treatment, harm reduction and peer support.

Change the Narrative

  • Avoid outdated language.

  • Focus on solutions, not blame—recovery is possible for everyone.

Let’s Tailor the Right Approach for You

Every community’s needs are different. Whether you’re looking to:

  • train staff on recovery-informed practices

  • implement recovery-friendly workplace policies

  • or bring educational programming to your organization

ACR can help. Let’s build a stronger, recovery-ready community together.

Call us at 443-417-7810 to explore how we can partner with you.

Want to Do More?

Host a training, partner on a speaker event, or connect with us to bring recovery-supportive initiatives to your community.