DMHAS-OSU-RECOVERY CENTERS-2027

The Connecticut Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DMHAS) seeks proposals from up to three eligible organizations to establish Recovery Community Centers (RCCs) that provide low‑barrier, stigma‑free drop‑in services for people who use drugs, especially those at risk of opioid overdose. Each RCC must operate without requiring abstinence, deliver peer‑to‑peer recovery services (group sessions, coaching, family support), foster collaboration among treatment, health, and social service providers, support local outreach efforts, and distribute naloxone and other overdose‑prevention resources. The goal is to increase engagement with at‑risk individuals, reduce overdose incidents, and create a supportive community hub for recovery‑oriented services. • Up to three separate community‑based centers funded for the 2027 fiscal year. • Services include drop‑in space, peer‑led groups, individual coaching, family support, and naloxone distribution. • No abstinence requirement; open to all people who use drugs. • Emphasis on collaboration with existing health, treatment, and social service providers. • Funding source: State of Connecticut DMHAS grant program.