Florida Association of Recovery Residences

08/21/2026

It’s Rapid Fire Friday at FARR, with MK!
MK is the FARR Statewide Regional Supervisor. She works closely with the team of Regional Coordinators to support providers and advance FARR’s mission of excellence in recovery housing.

MK facts we learned:

🎵 Fav playlist: 2010s hip-hop
☕️ Coffee order: Iced shaken brown sugar espresso, with oat milk. Yum!
🔬 What she wanted to be as a child: a chemist
😬 Most used emoji: “grimmacing face”
🧈 Unique office item: a butter... squishee.
🍕 Lunch order: Pizza Rocks

Then we asked the tough one: Describe what FARR does to a 5 year old.

“We help people that are struggling... We make sure that the people who give them a home provide stable, supportive environments for them to live in.” Watch the full video for her insightful answer on this.

Find out what her hidden talent is, her most-used phrase, and who she’d like to trade places with for one day!

08/19/2026

Help us wish a very Happy Birthday to Michelle Bartolotta, our Certification Assistant! 🎈

Michelle’s work ensures that our certification processes run smoothly, helping recovery residences maintain the highest standard of care.

Thank you for your daily dedication, Michelle. We hope you have a fantastic day!

08/17/2026

Good News: Early Bird Registration Has Been Extended!

You now have until August 31 to register at the Early Bird rate for the 2026 NARR Best Practices Summit.

If you've been waiting to finalize your travel plans, coordinate with colleagues, or secure approval, there's still time to save.

Join recovery housing leaders, peer professionals, affiliate leaders, researchers, policymakers, behavioral health professionals, and community partners from across the country for three days of learning, collaboration, and innovation.

September 28–30, 2026 | Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Early Bird Rates Extended Through August 31

08/14/2026

Meet the Speakers of the 2026 NARR Best Practices Summit

One of the biggest reasons professionals from across the country attend the NARR Best Practices Summit is the opportunity to learn directly from nationally recognized leaders in recovery housing, behavioral health, research, public policy, and peer recovery.

This year's growing lineup features experts who are shaping the future of recovery housing through innovative practices, research, advocacy, and lived experience. Whether you're an operator, peer professional, affiliate leader, researcher, policymaker, or community partner, you'll gain practical strategies and fresh perspectives to take back to your organization.

📅 September 28–30, 2026
📍 Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

✨ Explore the full speaker lineup.
🔗 https://2026summit.narronline.org/speakers

Meet the Speakers of the 2026 NARR Best Practices Summit

One of the biggest reasons professionals from across the country attend the NARR Best Practices Summit is the opportunity to learn directly from nationally recognized leaders in recovery housing, behavioral health, research, public policy, and peer recovery.

This year's growing lineup features experts who are shaping the future of recovery housing through innovative practices, research, advocacy, and lived experience. Whether you're an operator, peer professional, affiliate leader, researcher, policymaker, or community partner, you'll gain practical strategies and fresh perspectives to take back to your organization.

📅 September 28–30, 2026
📍 Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa | Fort Lauderdale, Florida

✨ Explore the full speaker lineup.
🔗 https://2026summit.narronline.org/speakers

Current Early Bird registration rates are available through July 31.

08/14/2026

🔥 RAPID FIRE FRIDAY 🔥

We put Christopher Nino in the hot seat. What we learned:

☕ No coffee. Strictly Celsius or Red Bull
🎾 Pickleball philosophy: “I love a good drive… and then when you hit people.” (relatable)
🥪 Jersey Mike’s order: the club sub
🌮 Tacos: 4 or 5 El Paso, no cilantro, no onions, extra hot sauce
💡 Office setup: lights off, two lamps, gamer chair reclined all the way back
🎯 Childhood dream job: model

Then we asked the one that counts: what does he want people to know about FARR?

No hesitation. “We meticulously go through everything. We make sure it’s done correctly, and we abide by the standards in the statutes.”

That’s the standard behind every certification. 💪

Drive or d**k? 👇

08/14/2026

Have you booked your room for the NARR Summit yet?
Rooms are going fast, and the group rate disappears after September 4.
Here’s what you need to know:
• $239/night at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
• First-come, first-served
• Rate ends Sept 4th or once the block is full
If you’re registered, book through the link in your confirmation email.
Book now before it’s gone.

08/12/2026

Why does housing matter this much in recovery?

Because stability is the foundation everything else gets built on.

FARR-certified residences give residents access to homes built for structure, safety, and peer support.

SUPPORTIVE
Residents get peer support, accountability, and real community, the kind that builds belonging and confidence.

STABLE
A consistent, stable environment. The foundation for lasting recovery and personal growth.

STANDARDS-BASED
Built on nationally recognized best practices for recovery housing.

Look for the FARR seal. It means the home meets the standard.

08/07/2026

Welcome to FARR Rapid Fire Friday!
Rapid fire questions.
Real answers.
No scripts.
First in the hot seat:
Deputy Executive Director Josh Thrasher.
Hit play. ☕

08/07/2026

What is ROSC, and why does it matter for recovery housing?

It's the coordinated network of care built around housing, relationships, and community, and Palm Beach County is one of its biggest hubs.

Here's what the data shows:
• 104 FARR-certified providers here represent 34% of all certified recovery housing in Florida.
• The RCI measures recovery capital across personal, social, and cultural domains.
•It's available now at no cost to FARR-certified providers in Palm Beach County.

Get started at farronline.org or reach out to our team with questions.

08/05/2026

Have you booked your room for the NARR Summit yet?

Rooms are going fast, and the group rate disappears after September 4.

Here's what to know:
• The group rate is $239 a night at the Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa.
• Rooms are first-come, first-served.
• The block closes September 4, or sooner if it sells out.

Book your room now before it's gone.