Our Mission
Recovery Connections of Central Florida is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO), an independent 501c3 nonprofit organization led and governed by local recovery community representatives.
Through empathetic compassion, we are committed to connecting individuals and families to resources that offer multiple pathways to long-term, sustainable recovery.
Our Core Values
Connections of Central Florida is dedicated to fostering the values of
Hope
Believing that recovery IS possible.
Respect
Embracing and encouraging the person in recovery to direct their personal recovery plan.
Advocacy
Standing in the gap and promoting positive change for the recovery movement.
Inclusion of
Multiple Pathways
Creating an atmosphere that cultivates support for individualized recovery journeys.
Our Vision
Recovery Connections of Central Florida envisions a Central Florida where those seeking recovery have access to needed resources and support.
Our History
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November 2018
Initial Regional RCO Listening Session
Initial Regional RCO Listening Session
November 16, 2018 -
September 2019
RCO Symposium Held For 300+ Community Members
RCO Symposium Held For 300+ Community Members
September 21, 2019 -
January 2020
RCO Officially Named
RCO Officially Named
January 3, 2020 -
April 2020
Established Founding Board of Directors
Established Founding Board of Directors
April 2, 2020 -
July 2020
Obtained 501(c)(3) Status
Obtained 501(c)(3) Status
July 4, 2020 -
June 2021
Launched Website
Launched Website
June 1, 2021 -
June 2022
Recovery Community Center Grand Opening
Recovery Community Center Grand Opening
June 1, 2022 -
July 2022
Launched Recovery Support Services and 24/7 Hotline
Launched Recovery Support Services and 24/7 Hotline
July 1, 2022 -
August 2022
Kicked Off Recovery Support Group Meetings
Kicked Off Recovery Support Group Meetings
August 1, 2022