RICAREs: The Recovery Community Organization for RI

RICAREs: The Recovery Community Organization for RI RICARES advocacy means that we do not do for others what they can do for themselves. Peer work is about uplifting the inherent self advocacy that we all hold.

We engage with systems advocacy resulting in a policy lens.

Last week, Nic Caramante joined the RICARES staff as our new Peer Recovery Program Coordinator. Nic (they/she) is a long...
09/02/2026

Last week, Nic Caramante joined the RICARES staff as our new Peer Recovery Program Coordinator. Nic (they/she) is a long-time community member and friend, and we're so psyched to have them on the team!

A little about Nic for those who don't know: Nic Caramante, CPRS (they/she), is a person in long-term recovery who has been working in the recovery field for 3+ years. Nic was born and raised in Rhode Island and has seen the effects of addiction firsthand. Nic believes that allowing peer recovery specialists to have a voice and a say in their career and community is of utmost importance. They want to inspire peers, prevent compassion fatigue, encourage peer recovery specialists to realize the value of sharing their own lived experience, and give peers the chance to find their own personal pathway to a meaningful career.
Nic has worked in many capacities in the field, including in recovery housing, inpatient treatment at AdCare Rhode Island, and at Anchor Recovery Community Center through The Providence Center. Nic embraces and believes in all pathways to recovery. They are a founding member of RIPRPA, Rhode Island’s Peer Recovery Professional Association.
In their free time, they enjoy baking for others, painting, and trying new restaurants around Rhode Island.

Tonight, RICARES is hosting a community candidate forum at our office, bringing together 25+ candidates across all upcom...
09/02/2026

Tonight, RICARES is hosting a community candidate forum at our office, bringing together 25+ candidates across all upcoming elections for a structured conversation on the issues shaping our community.

To update you on what we're doing, thinking, and accomplishing, we've launched our Substack. Our inaugural article covers the successes of the most recent legislative session. It's a closer look at what passed, why it matters, and what comes next for our community.

Subscribe and read the first piece: https://ricares.substack.com/p/building-recovery-capital-through

We believe informed civic engagement starts with accessible information and direct access to the people running for office. We hope you'll join us for both.

The best one-shot staff photo to date for International Overdose Awareness Day in front of our banner for our Community ...
09/01/2026

The best one-shot staff photo to date for International Overdose Awareness Day in front of our banner for our Community Forum tomorrow. If you haven't heard, almost 30 Rhode Island candidates for elections across the state have rsvp'd to join us tomorrow night. Will we see you there?

On August 27th, RICARES hosted an end-of-summer BBQ for all RI recovery houses. Graciously catered by George O'Toole, Ge...
09/01/2026

On August 27th, RICARES hosted an end-of-summer BBQ for all RI recovery houses. Graciously catered by George O'Toole, George's Grille provided delicious BBQ fare! (Thanks, George and team! )
There were fun lawn games, music, and mingling. An awesome time to unwind, build community, and celebrate our recovery together! A great way to celebrate the end of summer! Now on to recovery month!!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us; we had a blast!

The new fall internship cohort is now accepting applications! Follow the QR code to fill out the form to apply. Reach ou...
09/01/2026

The new fall internship cohort is now accepting applications! Follow the QR code to fill out the form to apply. Reach out to Stacey Levin with any questions at [email protected].

We're teaming up with for a neighborhood clean-up! Come out and enjoy some sunshine with RICARES community members and ...
08/28/2026

We're teaming up with for a neighborhood clean-up! Come out and enjoy some sunshine with RICARES community members and Cozy Rhody community members as we make our local ecosystem a little less littered!

There's still time to sign up to volunteer! There are lots of reasons to volunteer at this year's rally, including this ...
08/26/2026

There's still time to sign up to volunteer! There are lots of reasons to volunteer at this year's rally, including this free pizza party! Sign up here https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/ #/join-party?k=dsk4rqge01v08l

08/22/2026

It's getting closer every day, and we can't wait!

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