Welcome to the Center for Addiction Recovery Support!

We’re here to provide training, resources, and support to strengthen substance use recovery support services nationwide.

Find the Training and Resources You Need!

Request Technical Assistance (TA) to receive personalized guidance, consultation, and helpful resources to grow your recovery services.

Join the Peer-led National Movement

Become a part of CARS by joining our community, sharing your expertise, or collaborating with us.

Strengthening Recovery Support in Communities Nationwide

In collaboration with SAMHSA’s Office of Recovery, the CARS program aims to expand access to culturally responsive training and technical assistance for addiction recovery support services nationwide.

CARS is led by One World Recovery Network (OWRN), a Peer-Led Recovery Community Organization, continuing the mission of the Peer Recovery Center of Excellence (PRCOE). We are committed to ensuring a seamless transition and expanding recovery support resources for all communities.

Featured Products

The Role of the Peer Specialist

An introduction to the role of a peer specialist, intended to serve as a summary for those who may be new and/or unfamiliar with the role.

Peer Run Organizations

Recovery Friendly Workplace Toolkit

In this toolkit, we introduce substance use disorder, its impact in the workplace, and how to develop and support a Recovery Friendly Workplace.

Recovery Ready Workplaces

Increasing Accessibility with Translation & Interpretation Services Toolkit

Learn how substance use disorder and mental health facilities can benefit from providing extensive language services.

Health Equity

“Together, we’re building stronger,
more supportive communities.”

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