Our Strategy for Strengthening Recovery Support

We’re focused on building a stronger recovery ecosystem through key areas of innovation, collaboration, and collective action. Learn about our 4 core topic areas, how we use the Collective Impact Approach to create lasting change, and explore our strategic plan for advancing recovery services nationwide.

4 Core Topic Areas

CARS focuses on four main areas to provide technical assistance, training, and support for peer and recovery networks, helping individuals, families, and organizations access effective, inclusive recovery services and resources.

Strengthen the General Peer Workforce

TTA Related To:

  • Peer Support Certification

  • Digital Recovery

  • Financing, Supervision, Workplace Culture & Career Development

Advance Recovery Across Service Settings

TTA Related To:

  • Court, Corrections, and Re-Entry

  • Clinical Treatment

  • Recovery Housing

  • Peer-Run Organizations

Advance Recovery Across Purpose-Focused Settings

TTA Related To:

  • Recovery Ready Workplaces

  • Recovery in Higher Education

  • Recovery in High Schools

Advance Recovery Evidence & Research

TTA Related To:

  • Collect, analyze, and promote recovery research/evidence for our Core Topic Areas and objectives

Our Approach: Harnessing Collective Impact

We believe that lasting change requires collective effort. By leveraging the collective impact framework, we unite diverse stakeholders around a shared vision to transform addiction recovery support systems nationwide.

How We Apply Collective Impact

  • We align stakeholders around the shared goal of building equitable, effective recovery systems that prioritize peer support.

  • CARS fosters transparency and accountability through regular collaboration, shared metrics, and progress tracking.

  • We facilitate coordinated efforts among recovery organizations, government agencies, and community leaders to ensure seamless service delivery.

  • By using shared data systems, we identify gaps, measure outcomes, and refine strategies to maximize impact.

  • CARS prioritizes diverse voices and experiences, ensuring that solutions are representative of the communities they serve.

Why Collective Impact Works

By uniting stakeholders through collective impact, CARS:

Reduces Duplication
of Efforts

Creates Sustainable, Community-Driven Solutions

Expands the Reach & Effectiveness of Recovery Services

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected network.