09/26/2025
Great choice in Open Arms Outreach Augusta by the Georgia Council for Recovery!
🌟 Exciting News for Augusta! 🌟
We are proud to share that Open Arms Outreach has been officially recognized by the Georgia Council for Recovery as the Recovery Community Organization (RCO) for Augusta.
👉 What is an RCO?
Recovery Community Organizations are independent, nonprofit, and peer-led groups that exist to support people in or seeking recovery, as well as their families. RCOs create safe spaces for connection, provide education and resources, and work alongside the community to ensure recovery is visible, accessible, and celebrated.
Here in Augusta, we’ve already been living this mission:
✔ Hosting monthly harm reduction outreaches that reach hundreds of community members
✔ Distributing up to 600 kits of naloxone and hygiene supplies each month
✔ Linking dozens of people to treatment and recovery resources
✔ Collaborating with local hospitals to bring peer support directly into emergency rooms
✔ Partnering with the Sheriff’s Office to find better ways to support incarcerated individuals living with substance use disorder
This recognition affirms what our community already knows, that recovery is real, and it is thriving here in Augusta. Big things are on the horizon, and we are excited to keep building together.
💙 Thank you to each volunteer, supporter, and partner who has stood with us. None of this would be possible without you.
Special thanks to Good Neighbor Ministries for bringing us under their umbrella. Together we will work to make Augusta a better, safer and more connected community for families and individuals who experience substance use disorder.
