Tom Coderre

01/27/2026

Faith or a spiritual community can offer grounding, connection, and purpose during recovery. For many, that support is a lifeline.

01/13/2026

01/08/2026

Help get the word out so we can reach more people get the help they need to find recovery! More info here: https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/samhsa-illuminates-paths-sud-treatment

01/04/2026

Strong new leader and great team to advance the recovery movement in Rhode Island! 💪🏻💪🏾

Big news for the RI recovery community! 💙

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Lindsay Garcia (she/her) as Executive Director of Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts (RICARES)!

Dr. Garcia brings extensive experience in substance use recovery advocacy, higher education leadership, and community engagement. She currently serves as Associate Dean of the College for Junior/Senior Studies and Recovery/Substance-Free Initiatives at Brown University and has been deeply involved with RICARES as the former President of the Board of Directors.

Dr. Garcia will begin her role on January 7 and will lead RICARES’ continued work to advance recovery through advocacy, community engagement, workforce development, and peer-based recovery services across Rhode Island.

🔗 Read the full announcement:https://ricares.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Press-Release-New-RICARES-Executive-Director.pdf yrr

12/19/2025

Fascinating and comprehensive multi-part series from WBUR's Deborah Becker about the healing farm model of addiction treatment.

WBUR senior correspondent Deborah Becker traveled to Italy to visit the famous San Patrignano addiction treatment center — a longtime fascination that recently became particularly topical due to Robert F. Kennedy Jr's desire to create similar “healing farms” to address addiction in the U.S.

12/16/2025

Strengthening recovery ecosystems while expanding economic opportunity can be a real gamechanger for communities in Appalachia. Fletcher Group, Inc. Appalachian Regional Commission

Fletcher Group's ability to drive economic development while promoting long-term recovery is evidenced in the awarding last week of a $9.2 million ARISE Grant that puts the Fletcher Group in the driver's seat of an exciting new Connect Appalachia project that will strengthen recovery ecosystems while expanding economic opportunity.

There are several ways you can learn more about this innovative initiative and the many dynamic partnerships that will implement it. The most direct way is to read our Press Release.

Similar information can be found on our website on either our Press Releases Web Page or our Announcements Web Page.

For news coverage of our most recent work, plus loads of data documenting the effectiveness of the Fletcher Group housing model, check out our new News Web Page.

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12/14/2025

Thank you to Mayor Brett Smiley and all the other elected officials and government agencies who have handled this tragedy with urgency and compassion. My thoughts go out to everyone impacted, those who are responding to the incident, and everyone witnessing this tragedy. As behavioral health professionals continue to respond, I wanted to share the city's page of resources for everyone in the community who may need them including info for parents about talking to children.

Support Services In response to recent events at Brown University and in an effort to provide immediate and accessible resources for the Providence community. The below resources and updates are […]

12/11/2025

Great tips to stay vigilant this time of year 🎄🎁❄️🌟 courtesy of Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.

Discover expert tips from Hazelden Betty Ford to protect your sobriety, manage triggers and find support during the holiday season.

12/01/2025

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Be sure to talk with your teens & young adults about the dangers of stimulant misuse. Get resources and more information about the negative effects of methamphetamine use ➡️ samhsa.gov/meth

10/15/2025

Thanks James for sharing this super personal and powerful story about your dad to honor world mental health day…

09/22/2025

Not feeling like you “fit into the bigger picture” can make mental health and substance use challenges feel insurmountable. A sense of purpose helps people in recovery stay motivated—especially on difficult days. Purpose looks different for everyone. It might come from a job, family, community activities, or simply setting everyday goals.

You can help people in recovery find purpose and move forward. Start conversations or offer support (bonus points if you have lived experience with recovery to share). Remind those in or seeking recovery that they have something valuable to offer now and in the future.