New Jersey Coalition for Addiction Recovery Support

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NJ-CARS provides an inclusive platform to celebrate the hope of recovery, promote the value of individuals with lived experience, and to incorporate and strengthen recovery support services across the continuum of care throughout New Jersey.

Eid Mubarak from NJ-CARS!Recovery is rooted in connection, culture, and community—and today we celebrate all who are obs...
03/20/2026

Eid Mubarak from NJ-CARS!

Recovery is rooted in connection, culture, and community—and today we celebrate all who are observing Eid al-Fitr.

Wishing peace, strength, and continued healing to all.

Here are members of the DREAM TEAM that helped put together RECO2026!We're always working to make the best experiences f...
03/18/2026

Here are members of the DREAM TEAM that helped put together RECO2026!

We're always working to make the best experiences for you and we're so grateful for the consistent support! Comment down below, what was your favorite part of the 2026 Recovery Ecosystems Conference?

We were honored to recognize Christina Fagan as the recipient of the Power of Partnership Award at the 2026 Recovery Eco...
03/11/2026

We were honored to recognize Christina Fagan as the recipient of the Power of Partnership Award at the 2026 Recovery Ecosystems Conference.

Christina’s journey into prevention and recovery advocacy began after the loss of her son Nicholas to an accidental overdose in 2013. Determined to create change, she founded A Change for Nick, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals and families impacted by addiction while working to reduce stigma and remove barriers to recovery.

Through collaboration with community leaders, organizations, and state partners, Christina helped bring forward the model that sparked the pilot for New Jersey’s Opioid Overdose Recovery Program. Today, she continues this work as Director of the CARES Community Peer Recovery Centers at Prevention is Key.

Christina’s advocacy and collaborative leadership demonstrate how powerful partnerships can drive meaningful change and strengthen recovery support across communities.

03/11/2026

A look inside the conversations that made RECO2026 so powerful.

From workforce development and recovery-ready workplaces to peer support, community partnerships, and innovative approaches to strengthening recovery ecosystems, this year’s workshops brought together leaders, peers, providers, and advocates from across the field.

Together we explored new ideas, shared real-world solutions, and continued building stronger pathways to recovery.

Thank you to everyone who facilitated, participated, and helped make these conversations possible.

We were proud to recognize Jenna Reidy-Bonifacius (she/her) as the recipient of the Selfless Service Award at the 2026 R...
03/09/2026

We were proud to recognize Jenna Reidy-Bonifacius (she/her) as the recipient of the Selfless Service Award at the 2026 Recovery Ecosystems Conference.

Jenna is a woman in long-term recovery and serves as Lead Peer Recovery Workforce Development Trainer at the New Jersey Prevention Network, where she works to strengthen New Jersey’s peer workforce through training, certification support, and leadership development.

Since 2013, Jenna has been deeply involved in grassroots advocacy efforts across the state. A member of New Jersey Coalition for Addiction Recovery Support since 2018 and now an advisory board member, she has helped elevate peer voices and expand the integration of Peer Recovery Specialists within healthcare and community settings.

Jenna’s work is grounded in compassion, accountability, and service to community. Her commitment to strengthening recovery support and uplifting the peer workforce embodies the spirit of the Selfless Service Award.

We are proud to recognize Suzanne Borys with the Transformative Leadership Award at RECO2026.Dr. Borys serves as Assista...
03/04/2026

We are proud to recognize Suzanne Borys with the Transformative Leadership Award at RECO2026.

Dr. Borys serves as Assistant Division Director for the Office of Planning, Research, Evaluation, Prevention and Olmstead at the New Jersey Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services.

With more than 40 years of experience in research, planning, and information systems across human services, mental health, and addiction services, her leadership has helped shape systems of care across New Jersey.

Over the course of her career, Dr. Borys has secured more than $750 million in federal funding to strengthen mental health and addiction services. She oversees major initiatives including the Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Services Block Grant and programs that support prevention, recovery, and improved access to care across the state.

Her work has helped advance innovative initiatives such as the statewide Opioid Overdose Recovery Program, recovery supports for individuals reentering the community after incarceration, education efforts addressing prescription misuse among student athletes, and new approaches to recovery support such as Recovery Management Check-Ups.

Dr. Borys’ visionary leadership and dedication to strengthening recovery systems exemplify the spirit of the Transformative Leadership Award.

Join us TOMORROW at Seton Hall University as we celebrate leaders helping transform recovery in New Jersey.

The team is getting ready for RECO2026!Yesterday, staff came together to assemble swag bags for the upcoming Recovery Ec...
03/04/2026

The team is getting ready for RECO2026!

Yesterday, staff came together to assemble swag bags for the upcoming Recovery Ecosystems Conference. From conference totes to materials and resources, every bag is being prepared with care to help create a welcoming and engaging experience for attendees.

We’re excited to bring together professionals, advocates, and community members on March 5 at Seton Hall University for a full day of learning, connection, and collaboration in support of recovery.

SEE YOU TOMORROW!

Now presenting The Vicious Cycle: How Serving Coffee Can Support Recovery.This session explores how social enterprise an...
03/03/2026

Now presenting The Vicious Cycle: How Serving Coffee Can Support Recovery.

This session explores how social enterprise and employment-based recovery models can disrupt cycles of instability while building recovery capital and community connection.

Presenters: Keith Murphy, Marley Doring & Ken Bae

Innovation in action within the recovery ecosystem.

We’re announcing The Next Addiction Epidemic: Gambling Reboot at RECO2026.This session shines a light on gambling as a g...
03/01/2026

We’re announcing The Next Addiction Epidemic: Gambling Reboot at RECO2026.

This session shines a light on gambling as a growing and frequently overlooked behavioral health concern and explores prevention, early intervention, and recovery support responses to address gambling-related harm.

Presenters: David Martinak, Kevin McClarren, Jeanne Swain & Christopher Ackerman

An emerging issue we can’t afford to ignore.

A big thank you to NFP, an Aon company for being a Strength Sponsor with a sponsorship of $2,500+ for the 6th Annual Rec...
02/28/2026

A big thank you to NFP, an Aon company for being a Strength Sponsor with a sponsorship of $2,500+ for the 6th Annual Recovery Ecosystems Conference, hosted by us!

Let’s come together on March 5, 2026 at Seton Hall University to connect, learn, and grow in support of addiction recovery.

Register now: https://whova.com/portal/registration/ojDLYyIxYKSYrk-ABwyR/

We’re excited to share Healing-Centered Leadership: Moving Beyond Burnout.This session focuses on leadership strategies ...
02/27/2026

We’re excited to share Healing-Centered Leadership: Moving Beyond Burnout.

This session focuses on leadership strategies that prioritize sustainability, well-being, and resilience in recovery-oriented organizations. Learn how to foster values-driven leadership while protecting the people doing this important work.

Presenter: Dietra Hawkins

Strong systems start with healthy leaders.

Another powerful keynote you won’t want to miss at the 7th Annual Recovery Ecosystems Conference on March 5, 2026 at Set...
02/27/2026

Another powerful keynote you won’t want to miss at the 7th Annual Recovery Ecosystems Conference on March 5, 2026 at Seton Hall University.

Dr. Corrie Vilsaint will challenge us to rethink how we approach addiction and recovery through the lens of racial health equity.

This keynote will examine the evolving understanding of substance use disorders, the widening disparities impacting Black and Latinx communities, and what it will take to build equitable public health systems that truly support remission and long-term recovery.

Her message carries throughout the day, with breakout sessions like Who Falls Through First: What Marginalized Recovery Communities Reveal About Systems Gaps, Beyond Enforcement: Building Resilient Communities Through Collaboration, and Opioid Settlement Funds 101: What’s Happening, What’s Possible — all digging deeper into equity, policy, and community-driven solutions.

This is more than a presentation. It’s a call to action for anyone committed to strengthening recovery across New Jersey.

Join us in March.

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Who We Are

Around the country, communities of recovery have come together to bring additional, improved resources for recovery support services to their states and communities. Now is the time for the New Jersey Recovery Community to stand together and ensure that the expansion of recovery support services in the state is driven by the recovery community.

It is not enough for peers to be front line workers in recovery support. Individuals in recovery should be empowered to take the lead in developing, implementing, and governing these services. By coming together, we strengthen our voice to ensure we are heard by decision-makers, collateral service providers, and, most importantly, individuals struggling with substance use disorders and their loved ones.

CARS is supported through funding awarded to Prevention Links by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) through the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act (CARA), which was signed into law by President Obama in 2016. Building Communities of Recovery (BCOR) is a three-year initiative designed to mobilize resources within and outside of the recovery community to increase the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery support from substance use disorders.

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