Minot Area Recovery Community Organization

Minot Area Recovery Community Organization (MARCO) is a unique, peer-driven nonprofit based in Minot, North Dakota, dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Committed to fostering a recovery-ready community, MARCO provides free, accessible services that normalize the process of seeking help and support.

Central to MARCO's approach is its team of dedicated staff members, all of whom are in long-term recovery themselves. This lived experience ensures deeply empathetic, relatable support through individual and family peer support sessions. Beyond direct counseling, MARCO offers essential care coordination, skillfully connecting clients with vital community resources, including diverse treatment options and therapeutic services.

MARCO prides itself on embracing all pathways to recovery without imposing any single belief system. Whether clients choose 12-step programs, harm reduction strategies, faith-based initiatives, or other personal methods, they receive unwavering support. The organization also integrates valuable therapies such as Life Skills development and Motivational Interviewing to equip individuals with practical tools for sustainable recovery.

Through its comprehensive, peer-led model, MARCO stands as a beacon of hope, working to dismantle barriers to recovery and build a stronger, healthier community in Minot and beyond.