Statewide Recovery Community Organization (RCO) Support Services

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking applications from eligible entities to provide Statewide Recovery Community Organization (RCO) Support Services. The goal of this project is 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 selected applicant will be responsible for providing technical assistance and capacity-building support to current, emerging, and newly established RCOs across the state. Key responsibilities include: • Developing and operationalizing sustainable frameworks centered on lived experience to elevate and embed peer voice within Florida's behavioral health system infrastructure • Providing targeted training and technical assistance to strengthen the development, sustainability, and operational effectiveness of RCOs statewide • Launching and maintaining a centralized Statewide Recovery Community Organization (SRCO) to serve as a technical assistance hub and coordinating body for peer-led recovery organizations across Florida • Facilitating and growing partnerships with local and state governments, behavioral health providers, law enforcement, judicial systems, and community allies to advance recovery-aligned initiatives and expand the peer workforce The applicant must demonstrate experience providing technical assistance and capacity-building support to organizations in advancing Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) and have a strong understanding of the needs of recovery communities in Florida. Some key points to consider: • The applicant must be a 501c3 nonprofit organization with a transparent Board selection process and defined terms • More than 50% of the Board of Directors must identify as people in personal recovery from their own substance use disorders • The applicant must have adopted bylaws, conflict of interest policy, and operational policies and procedures • The applicant must have a minimum of three years of experience as an RCO providing recovery support services, outreach, and education to communities and/or individuals affected by substance use disorders