Concerned individuals

working to eliminate
barriers to recovery

Vision

We envision a Kentucky free of institutional, psychological, and systemic barriers to recovery.

Mission

People Advocating Recovery is a group of concerned individuals working to eliminate barriers to recovery from substance use disorder.

Inclusion

PAR advocates for all people in recovery and provides safe spaces where anyone can feel like they belong.

GET INVOLVED!

Recovery Advocacy Events

Recovery Advocacy Day in April at the KY State Capitol and the Rally for Recovery during September’s Recovery Month – These events are created and organized by people in long term recovery in an effort to build community for those in recovery. Through these events, we seek to raise awareness and strengthen the bonds between people in recovery, their families and friends and our community. We hope you will join us!

10%

APPROXIMATE PERCENTAGE OF US ADULTS, THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND ALLIES IN RECOVERY

3225+

SURVEYS COMPLETED AS PART OF THE STUDY

24M

ESTIMATED NUMBER OF US ADULTS IN RECOVERY

44

ITEMS REPRESENTING EXPERIENCES AND INDICES OF FUNCTIONING IN WORK, FINANCES, LEGAL, FAMILY, SOCIAL, AND CITIZENSHIP DOMAINS; ASKED FOR BOTH “IN ACTIVE ADDICTION” AND “SINCE YOU ENTERED RECOVERY”

Training & Technical Assistance

We offer a variety of training sessions for organizations and individuals to help them stay up-to-date in the ever-changing world of recovery advocacy.

Need a place to hold your next meeting, board retreat, or training? Use our space!

Our training room can be configured in various ways to accommodate up to 40 people. Includes use of our large television and kitchen area if needed.

NARCAN Refills

If you need a refill on Narcan, please fill out the form at the link below. An updated PAR Volunteer agreement on file is required.Thank you for your service.

PAR in the Press

Advocate. Act. Advance.

Discover the impact of our advocacy work and the stories that have shaped our journey. Explore our media coverage to learn more about our mission to remove barriers to recovery from substance use disorder.

Thank You!

Your Support Is Appreciated

PAR is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID# 20-1664735

Thank You!

What are people saying about PAR?

I was present for a (PAR) seminar today and it was so informative.I truly appreciate the time all of you have taken to provide this information to us. I look forward to more contact in the future.

Caroline B. VIA FACEBOOK

Mike (Barry) facilitated his messaging seminar in Georgetown on May 19 for the GRACE project-Guiding Recovery and Community Education. What an impact his message had for me. I will shift to recovery language and continue to advocate for community involvement and recovery solutions.

Karen B. VIA FACEBOOK

Great tangible examples of messaging and wording for different roles and audiences.
Language of Recovery Participant

I enjoyed the training and it gave me tools to use when working with my clients who in recovery.

Language of Recovery Participant

I have learned so much that I will be taking back to my office and sharing with peers. From simple things such as being your authentic self to community partners.
Language of Recovery Participant

The Narcan training class was informative and engaging.
Naloxone Training Participant

Absolutely amazing event. Everyone involved in RAD 2024 suited up and showed up. I am Grateful for the opportunity to be there and participate.
Recovery Advocacy Day Participant

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Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

– Mahatma Gandhi