What is a RCO?

A Recovery Community Organization (RCO) is a nationally recognized independent, non-profit organization, run by people in long-term recovery. RCOs organize recovery-focused policy advocacy activities, carry out recovery-focused community education and outreach programs, and/or provide Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) to a broadly defined recovery community struggling with substance use, in recovery, their families, friends and allies and recovery-focused professionals who reflect ALL PATHWAYS OF RECOVERY. The sole mission of an RCO is to mobilize resources within and outside of the recovery community to increase the prevalence and quality of life from the adverse effects of substance use. [excerpted from The Association of Recovery Community Organizations (ARCO)]

Peer support services do not constitute clinical or licensed therapy or other health care services. If you need clinical counseling or therapy services please contact a licensed provider. If this is a medical emergency, call 911.