January 18, 2023 Navigating the Texas Legislature Online Date: Wednesday, January 18th Time: 12:00 pm CT Location: Zoom (pre-registration link) Want to know if a bill has been filed…
The 88th Session of the Texas Legislature opened on January 10, 2023. Whether you are for or against specific bills filed this Session, it is important to be aware of…
The 88th Session of the Texas Legislature opened on January 10, 2023. Whether you are “for” or “against” specific bills filed this Session, it is important to be aware of…
SB 891- Relating to excused absences from public school for a student’s mental or behavioral health.
The 88th Session of the Texas Legislature opened on January 10, 2023. Whether you are “for” or “against” specific bills filed this Session, it is important to be aware of…
The 88th Session of the Texas Legislature opened on January 10, 2023. Whether you are for or against specific bills filed this Session, it is important to be aware of…
Recovery Housing Providers and Stakeholders, Join us for the first monthly Texas Statewide Recovery Housing Meeting which will be held online via Zoom on Feb 22, 2023 12:00 PM Central…
Patient brokering or Body brokering is happening across Texas! Texas and federal patient brokering laws (Anti-Kickback Statute and Recovery Kickback Prohibition) are too narrow to protect Texans. Federal law enforcement…
We must protect our recovery homes from over-regualtion and it’s residents from exploitation! Texans deserve to have their freedom of choice and rights protected. Due to increased NIMBYism and blatant…
Registration for this event is closed. We are excited to see you on Wednesday, April 5th, at Recovery Day at the Capitol. Please plan to attend our morning session before…
November 16, 2022: HOT OFF THE PRESS! Preview of Prevention, Treatment and Recovery bills Date: Wednesday, November 16th Time: 12:00 pm CT Location: Zoom (pre-registration link) Join us on…
Hope Is Most Powerful When It Comes From Someone Who Has Been There
By Christine Zimmerly Peer-to-Career Director We have never had more knowledge, technology, or specialized care in our healthcare system. And yet, many people still leave appointments feeling unheard, disconnected, and…
Sponsor Humanly Possible: Episode 03
Our series of short documentaries, Humanly Possible, spotlights people and organizations whose leadership, example, and personal service have shaped the recovery movement in Texas. We celebrate recovery and inspire hope…
Laura Crawford, RSPS – Carthage, Texas
Laura Crawford’s recovery journey began in Carthage, Texas, a small rural East Texas community where support for substance use recovery was limited. After facing significant hardship, including temporarily losing custody…
One Story Among Millions
By Lori Mellinger Learning Management Specialist, RecoveryPeople When I first began learning and training in peer support, I thought I understood recovery well. After all, I had my own experiences…
Mark Rodriguez, MHPS
Mark Rodriguez, MHPS, is part of the CorazonSA team in San Antonio, Texas. After beginning his recovery journey in 2023, Mark felt called to deepen his spiritual connection and began…
Twenty Years Later: America’s View of Addiction and Recovery Is Changing
By Lori Mellinger Learning Management Specialist, RecoveryPeople Back in 2004, Faces & Voices of Recovery commissioned a national survey to better understand how Americans viewed addiction, recovery, stigma and the…
2025 Media Award of the Year
Press Release: RecoveryPeople Honors Imani K. “Ike” Evans with 2025 Media Award of the Year Celebrating a Voice That Amplifies Mental Health and Equity RecoveryPeople is proud to recognize Imani…
Laura Vasquez, MHPS, RSPS
Since 2021, Laura Vasquez has served as the first point of contact for many people joining the peer workforce. As the primary customer service representative for PeerForce.org (now called “PeerHubTX”),…
MercyMe2 Transitional Services
This month, we’re highlighting MercyMe2, based in Dallas, Texas for their work supporting individuals in recovery through structured programming and community-based services. Founded by Kamsha Ward, a Mental Health Peer…
How to Bridge a Funding Gap
The original article can be found at https://www.philanthropy.com/article/how-to-bridge-a-funding-gap Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in these articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or mission of…