Statewide Recovery Community Organization (RCO) Support Services

The Florida Department of Children and Families is seeking applications from eligible entities to advance recovery-focused initiatives across the state. This opportunity is intended to support the promotion of public education and awareness surrounding recovery from substance use disorders, increase understanding and utilization of peer-based and other recovery support services, and strengthen advocacy for individuals in recovery. The funding will also support the delivery of peer recovery support training aligned with Florida’s certification standards, as well as the development and implementation of tools, strategies, or initiatives to provide sustained support and technical assistance to current, emerging, and newly established Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs). Some key aspects of this opportunity include: • Promoting public education and awareness surrounding recovery from substance use disorders • Increasing understanding and utilization of peer-based and other recovery support services • Strengthening advocacy for individuals in recovery • Delivering peer recovery support training aligned with Florida’s certification standards • Developing and implementing tools, strategies, or initiatives to provide sustained support and technical assistance to RCOs