Recovery Corps

05/29/2026

As many of our members prepare to wrap up their year of service, we’re proud to share that Recovery Corps provided more than 54,000 hours of support to local organizations — guiding over 1,500 individuals on their recovery journeys.

Please join us in celebrating the Recovery Corps members and our incredible partners who dedicate each day to making recovery possible for more people.

Know someone who would make a great Recovery Navigator or Recovery Project Coordinator? Please like, comment, and share to help spread the word that more people are needed to empower communities this fall. Learn more at RecoveryCorps.US.

05/28/2026

We're proud to welcome a new group of leaders and advocates to Illinois' Recovery Corps Advisory Council. The council will help advance the mission of our work in Illinois — working towards greater impact and awareness.

“The lived and professional expertise of the council members will play an invaluable role in helping Recovery Corps deepen its impact and make recovery possible for more people in our state," says Liz Thompson, Executive Director of Recovery Corps in Illinois.

Thank you to our advisory council members for partnering with us in our mission to make recovery possible for more people!

Learn more about the team by checking out our latest blog post.

The Recovery Corps Advisory Council will advance the mission and impact of our work in Illinois.

05/26/2026

Last week, staff, members, alumni, and site partners came together for the Research to Recovery Conference at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. We’re especially proud of our members and partners who helped lead and shape the conference, sharing their voices and lived experiences in powerful sessions!

05/25/2026

On this , we're shining the spotlight on Ryan! A former electrician, Ryan is serving his first term as a Recovery Navigator at Minnesota Recovery Connection. He was inspired to serve by a desire to give back to his community and to help others who could benefit from peer support.

A highlight of his service so far was helping a participant secure stable housing: "One of my participants has been living in transitional housing for over a year, and I was able to help him find his own apartment."

We're proud to see the incredible impact members like Ryan make every day. Thank you for serving!

05/18/2026

Traci spent many years in the medical field, working as a hospital nurse, hospice care worker, and EMT. But after starting her recovery journey, she decided she needed a change in scenery. She moved to a recovery house in Martinsville, Virginia, and dedicated her time to her church, community, and health. During this time, she also got certified as a Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS)! Now, she's using her skills as a PRS to support others in her role as a Recovery Navigator.

"The greatest thing is serving others," Traci says. " The life that I used to be so ashamed of can now be turned into something that can give someone hope, courage, and strength."

Thank you for your dedication to serving your community, Traci!

05/15/2026

Our Virginia team spent last Saturday at The Chris Atwood Foundation's HopeFest! An annual spring event, HopeFest brings together the Fairfax, Virgina, community together for a day of food and fun — with all proceeds going towards helping others access connection and peer support.

Since 2022, we've been proud to partner with The Chris Atwood Foundation in their mission to provide recovery support services, resources, and education.

05/11/2026

Meet Michael! Growing up, he faced many obstacles and ultimately struggled with substance use disorder. Things began to turn around when he earned his forklift certification and began working as a driver. He also started volunteering at a shelter and at Twin Cities Recovery Project—where he is now serving his third term as a Recovery Navigator!

On his decision to join Recovery Corps, Michaels says, "I wanted to help other people like someone helped me." He enjoys being part of a positive recovery community and showing people that there are many paths to recovery.

We're proud to have you on the Recovery Corps team, Michael!

05/04/2026

Today, we are shining the spotlight on Janel, a Recovery Navigator from Illinois! Janel is a doula as well as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), specializing in supporting women with substance use disorder. Before joining AmeriCorps, Janel had worked as a CRSS at a state hospital and at a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic.

Janel joined Recovery Corps for "the opportunity to be a part of something that can have a big impact on the communities that we serve." Since then, she's enjoyed working with others, learning their stories, and growing from the experience of serving her community.

Janel plans to use the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award to help pay for her master's degree. We're proud to support amazing members like Janel on their professional journeys!

04/28/2026

Help make recovery possible for more people! Serve with Recovery Corps and provide peer support to people in recovery or build capacity at a local recovery organization. We're looking for people to serve starting in September 2026.

Visit RecoveryCorps.US to find an opportunity near you.

04/27/2026

Meet Matthew, a Recovery Project Coordinator whose deep-rooted passion for community outreach led him to serve with Recovery Corps at Hennepin County Public Health. Now a second-year member, Matthew says he’s focused on cannabis-related projects—especially youth cannabis prevention.

Matthew’s role with Recovery Corps is a step towards his future goal of a career in public health, which he says, “Will be centered around working with many others to improve the health and well-being of our communities.” One of his favorite aspects of the program is the real, local impact his projects have on individuals who are in recovery.

We’re thankful for the work you do to address some of the most critical needs in our community, Matthew! Thank you for serving!