Across Appalachia is a network of recovery residences, service agencies, nonprofits, educational institutions, faith-based organizations and more that support people who have substance use disorder (SUD). These services come together as a recovery-to-work ecosystem that promotes employment as a tool for recovery. How can the 13 states of Appalachia work together to foster strong connections […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
The nation’s substance use disorder crisis disproportionately impacts Appalachia, where in 2022 overdose-related mortality rates for people ages 25–54 was 64 percent higher than the rest of the country. Appalachians struggling with substance use disorder encounter additional barriers including transportation, housing, access to care, education and steady employment. These challenges make it even harder for […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
ARC's INSPIRE Initiative addresses the substance use disorder (SUD) crisis in Appalachia by creating or expanding recovery ecosystems that will lead to workforce entry or re-entry.| Appalachian Regional Commission
Through ARC’s INSPIRE Initiative, the award package will expand support services to help Appalachians in recovery enter and re-enter the workforce in nine Appalachian states. Asheville, N.C., September 18, 2024—Today, the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded nearly $11.5 million to 39 projects through its Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative, which aims to […]| Appalachian Regional Commission
