Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts

RICARES (Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Their mission is to advance addiction recovery in Rhode Island through advocacy, community engagement, and service, envisioning vibrant and diverse recovery communities that champion Rhode Islanders from any background at every stage of their unique recovery pathways.

RICARES offers a range of services aimed at promoting recovery and reducing the stigma surrounding substance use disorders. Their programs include peer support groups, educational workshops, advocacy efforts, and community outreach initiatives. Through their compassionate and empowering approach, they strive to create a supportive environment where individuals can find hope, healing, and the resources they need to embark on their journey towards lasting recovery.

What sets RICARES apart is their commitment to organizing and mobilizing the more than 80,000 Rhode Islanders in recovery from alcohol and other drug problems, along with their families, friends, and allies. They work to eliminate the impact of addiction stigma and discrimination, reduce health disparities and social injustice that undermine recovery, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in recovery. Additionally, RICARES encourages the research, development, and delivery of exemplary peer-based and other recovery support services, fostering the development and accessibility of community-based recovery capital.