Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts

Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts (RICARES) is a dedicated non-profit organization located in Providence, Rhode Island. Their mission is to advance addiction recovery through advocacy, community engagement, and service, fostering vibrant and diverse recovery communities. RICARES champions Rhode Islanders from all backgrounds, supporting them at every stage of their unique recovery pathways. At the core of RICARES's approach are comprehensive services designed to promote recovery and diminish the stigma associated with substance use disorders. They provide vital peer support groups, educational workshops, and community outreach initiatives. Through their compassionate and empowering model, they create a supportive environment where individuals can discover hope, healing, and the essential resources needed to embark on their journey towards lasting recovery, incorporating principles like Life Skills and Motivational Interviewing. RICARES distinguishes itself by actively organizing and mobilizing over 80,000 Rhode Islanders in recovery, along with their families and allies. They are committed to eliminating the impact of addiction stigma and discrimination, reducing health disparities, and promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in recovery efforts. The organization also encourages research and the delivery of exemplary peer-based and Recovery Coaching services, significantly building community-based recovery capital in Rhode Island.