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about FOR VT

Friends of Recovery – Vermont is a grassroots advocacy and education organization. We help spread the word about the value of long-term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction and the effects of addiction on individuals, families and communities.

The Issues & Why We Are Committed

For too long, recovery voices have been absent at policy forums which greatly affect the recovering person. Many funding decisions, concerning issues of education, job training, employment, child protective services, the juvenile and criminal justice systems and treatment have not included the voices and opinions of recovering individuals and their families.

What Can We Do?

Our beliefs about how to solve the problems can differ greatly. What is important is that we voice our personal opinions.

One thing that we in FOR-VT all agree on is that Recovery Works. We know that treating addictions is an important part of the solution.

Together, We Are the Solution

  • We inform: We provide resources and education about recovery issues.
  • We speak up: We offer forums to share personal stories. These voices need to be heard.
  • We celebrate: We put on public events to showcase the possibilities of recovery.