Recovery Resource Fund
The Recovery Resource Fund removes barriers to recovery by directly paying for items or services that support individuals in their recovery journeys. In early recovery, people struggle to rebuild their lives, and a seemingly minor challenge can put their recovery in jeopardy. Something that meets a basic need or keeps a person employed, such as a gas or grocery card, payment of an overdue phone bill, or help with a car repair, can be the difference between someone staying in recovery or not. Our network of recovery coaches are able to identify these barriers as they arise, and the recovery resource fund is accessed on a case-by-case basis.
Also known as flex funds, barrier removal is a nationally-recognized best practice for supporting recovery from substance use disorder. These funds are not typically supported by grant dollars. Healthy Acadia's recovery team relies on contributions and fundraising events to keep the fund active.