Recovery Community Organizations
Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) are independent, grassroots groups that are led and governed by local recovery community members. The main activities of RCOs usually involve peer-based recovery support services, community and public education about recovery, and policy advocacy for recovery. RCOs put a face on recovery and emphasize that recovery is a reality for millions of people. Please visit these pages to learn what RCOs are doing in Virginia!
Recovery Community Organizations
Lynchburg SAARA Center for Recovery
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia 24501 Phone: 434-455-0053
Richmond SAARA Center for Recovery
Location: Richmond, Virginia 23225 Phone: 804-762-4445
SAARA NOVA
Location: Richmond, Virginia 23225 Phone: 804-762-4445
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SAARA FACTS
“ People who need treatment in Virginia have to wait an average of 25.4 days to get into services. For treatment to be effective, it should be available when a person is ready.”
“ Eighteen months to two years is the recommended length of active addiction treatment to achieve sustained recovery.”
“ Underage drinking costs over $1.2 billion per year in Virginia, mostly due to violence and car crashes.”
Sources: VACSB Presentation from SJR318 Study Committee, 2009; SAARA Stigma Workshop, 2008; NIDA InfoFacts, 2008-2009
