Recovery Corps

Today, we’d like to introduce you to Alysha! She is a mother of three and is currently in school to become a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She joined Recovery Corps to further her experience and education in the field and is now serving her fourth year as a Recovery Navigator.

Alysha says her long-term goal is to help expand recovery services and resources in Pierce County. "My desire is to continue to meet people in the uncomfortable places in their life, educate them, and assist them into a life meaningful for them individually," she says.

We're grateful to have you on the team and look forward to seeing all you'll achieve, Alysha!

We love these snapshots from a recent member meet-up in Minneapolis, Minnesota! It was a fun day of collaboration and connection, capped off with a Mental Health Awareness Walk.

We're proud to have these incredible individuals on our team! 🤩

Abeer is a Recovery Project Coordinator serving with our first cohort in Kentucky! Outside of service with Recovery Corps, he acts as Co-Director of New Leaders Council Kentucky and hosts a monthly podcast for WUKY and NPR. Abeer describes himself as a lifelong learner with a passion for leadership development, public policy, and community empowerment.

This year at Voices of Hope, Abeer is making a difference in his community through volunteer training and mobilization, event coordination, and education outreach. “My favorite part of service is engaging members of the community and helping volunteers find meaning in their work,” he says.

We’re excited to see the incredible impact our Kentucky members will make. Thank you for choosing to serve, Abeer!

As many of our members prepare to wrap up their year of service, we’re proud to share that Recovery Corps provided more than 54,000 hours of support to local organizations — guiding over 1,500 individuals on their recovery journeys.

Please join us in celebrating the Recovery Corps members and our incredible partners who dedicate each day to making recovery possible for more people.

Know someone who would make a great Recovery Navigator or Recovery Project Coordinator? Please like, comment, and share to help spread the word that more people are needed to empower communities this fall. Learn more at RecoveryCorps.US.

We're proud to welcome a new group of leaders and advocates to Illinois' Recovery Corps Advisory Council. The council will help advance the mission of our work in Illinois — working towards greater impact and awareness.

“The lived and professional expertise of the council members will play an invaluable role in helping Recovery Corps deepen its impact and make recovery possible for more people in our state," says Liz Thompson, Executive Director of Recovery Corps in Illinois.

Thank you to our advisory council members for partnering with us in our mission to make recovery possible for more people!

Learn more about the team by checking out our latest blog post.

Introducing Illinois’ Recovery Corps Advisory Council — Recovery Corps The Recovery Corps Advisory Council will advance the mission and impact of our work in Illinois.

Last week, staff, members, alumni, and site partners came together for the Research to Recovery Conference at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. We’re especially proud of our members and partners who helped lead and shape the conference, sharing their voices and lived experiences in powerful sessions!

On this , we're shining the spotlight on Ryan! A former electrician, Ryan is serving his first term as a Recovery Navigator at Minnesota Recovery Connection. He was inspired to serve by a desire to give back to his community and to help others who could benefit from peer support.

A highlight of his service so far was helping a participant secure stable housing: "One of my participants has been living in transitional housing for over a year, and I was able to help him find his own apartment."

We're proud to see the incredible impact members like Ryan make every day. Thank you for serving!

Traci spent many years in the medical field, working as a hospital nurse, hospice care worker, and EMT. But after starting her recovery journey, she decided she needed a change in scenery. She moved to a recovery house in Martinsville, Virginia, and dedicated her time to her church, community, and health. During this time, she also got certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS)! Now, she's using her skills as a PRS to support others in her role as a Recovery Navigator.

"The greatest thing is serving others," Traci says. " The life that I used to be so ashamed of can now be turned into something that can give someone hope, courage, and strength."

Thank you for your dedication to serving your community, Traci!

Our Virginia team spent last Saturday at The Chris Atwood Foundation's HopeFest! An annual spring event, HopeFest brings together the Fairfax, Virgina, community together for a day of food and fun — with all proceeds going towards helping others access connection and peer support.

Since 2022, we've been proud to partner with The Chris Atwood Foundation in their mission to provide recovery support services, resources, and education.

Meet Michael! Growing up, he faced many obstacles and ultimately struggled with substance use disorder. Things began to turn around when he earned his forklift certification and began working as a driver. He also started volunteering at a shelter and at Twin Cities Recovery Project—where he is now serving his third term as a Recovery Navigator!

On his decision to join Recovery Corps, Michaels says, "I wanted to help other people like someone helped me." He enjoys being part of a positive recovery community and showing people that there are many paths to recovery.

We're proud to have you on the Recovery Corps team, Michael!