Recovery.com’s Contributor Network is a collaborative platform designed to bring together professionals, individuals with lived experiences and advocates dedicated to sharing their knowledge and personal stories about addiction and mental health recovery. This network allows contributors to publish articles, personal narratives, and expert insights to help educate and inspire others on their own recovery journeys. By participating, contributors can reach a wider audience, fostering a greater understanding of mental health issues and promoting a supportive community centered around recovery and healing.
Our Mission: Recovery Literacy For All
Recovery.com is committed to building literacy and fostering recovery by providing detailed, accurate information across a spectrum of recovery paths. Our goals are to motivate and encourage individuals, connect them with a supportive community, and empower them with the knowledge necessary to make informed decisions about their mental health and treatment. Through education and outreach, we aim to build a community that understands recovery and actively reduces the stigma associated with treatment, and promotes a culture of encouragement and empowerment.
Write for Recovery.com
Recovery.com’s content is meticulously developed by a diverse team of professionals alongside individuals who bring invaluable lived experiences in mental health recovery. Each piece undergoes a thorough editing process by our staff and is clinically reviewed before publication to ensure accuracy and relevance. Whether you’re a licensed therapist, medical professional, or someone with personal recovery experience, we invite you to collaborate with us and contribute to our mission.
Recovery.com is committed to amplifying personal stories that highlight the journey of recovery from addiction and mental health challenges, as well as the complexities of navigating relationships and care along the way. Discover how you can share your unique recovery story or ideas with others and inspire hope.
Why Contribute To Recovery.com?
Recovery.com offers a collaborative platform where healthcare professionals and individuals with lived experiences meticulously craft content that undergoes thorough clinical review before publication. Contributors gain visibility through attribution, a dedicated author bio page, and inclusion in our Resource Library, reaching a broad audience and establishing themselves as thought leaders in mental health. By sharing insights and personal stories, contributors can not only aid their own therapeutic journey but also profoundly impact others, fostering community connection and enriching collective understanding and support on Recovery.com.
Contributing to Recovery.com’s Contributor Network offers several meaningful benefits:
- Reach a Wide Audience: Your insights and stories will reach a diverse and engaged audience, helping to spread awareness and understanding about recovery, mental health, and well-being.
- Make a Difference: By sharing your expertise or personal experiences, you can impact others’ lives, providing hope and practical advice to those navigating their own recovery journeys.
- Enhance Your Expertise: Writing for Recovery.com allows you to establish yourself as a thought leader in your field, expanding your professional reach and influence.
- Community Connection: You will have the opportunity to join a network of like-minded individuals passionate about mental health advocacy and support. This community is a valuable resource for collaboration, learning, and mutual support.
- Personal Growth and Community Enrichment: Writing for Recovery.com serves as a therapeutic outlet, allowing you to reflect on and articulate your journey, fostering personal growth. This reflective practice not only aids your own healing but also contributes valuable perspectives to the community, enriching the collective understanding and support offered by Recovery.com.
Application Process: Start by applying to become a contributing writer. During this process, we’ll gather some information about you to craft your bio.
Contract: Our contract is simple but requires that articles are exclusively published on our platform, aligning with web publishing standards. This agreement grants Recovery.com the copyright to submitted articles, confirming that all content submitted is original, has not been previously published elsewhere, and is created without the use of AI, guaranteeing authenticity and uniqueness in your contributions.
Selecting Your Article Topic: We provide a list of topics to ensure a diverse range of content and prevent overlap among contributors. If your desired topic isn’t listed, feel free to suggest it via email or in your submission form.
Writing and Submitting Your Article: Once you’ve selected a topic, you will typically have between one to four weeks to write and submit your article. All submissions must include APA-formatted citations and references (if applicable) to support your content.
Editing and Clinical Review: After submission, your article will undergo a thorough review process. An editor will ensure the article is well-structured and covers all relevant points, while a clinical reviewer will verify the accuracy of any clinically-based information. If the article isn’t suitable for publication, we will return it to you with the freedom to publish it elsewhere.
Publication and Promotion: Once accepted, Recovery.com will publish and actively promote your article, using digital marketing strategies to maximize its reach and impact.
Contribute at No Cost
Recovery.com does not require any fees for publishing articles. Submissions are evaluated purely on their adherence to our editorial standards, and articles will be accepted or rejected based on these criteria.
How Do I Apply To Be A Contributor?
Professional Track
Eligibility: To become a professional contributor at Recovery.com, you must be a licensed professional (or the equivalent), such as an LP, LCSW, LPC, LMHC, MD, DO, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioner, OT, PT, or pharmacist. In addition to these credentials, we consider other professionals with relevant experience in the field, such as yoga instructors, adventure therapists, and holistic practitioners. These roles contribute valuable perspectives and methodologies that enhance our understanding of comprehensive recovery practices. Being a published author is not a requirement for contributing.
Lived Experience
Eligibility: To become a non-clinical contributor at Recovery.com, you do not need a professional license. We welcome individuals with personal, lived experiences related to recovery. While professional credentials are not required, your firsthand insights and stories are invaluable. Being a published author is also not a requirement.
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