Advocates for Recovery Colorado

A nonprofit organization

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About AFRC

Advocates for Recovery Colorado (AFRC) is a peer-led, peer-run, independent, non-profit organization that helps build a statewide recovery community through direct services and advocacy. AFRC offers FREE peer recovery and family programs to everyone.

At AFRC, we support ALL PATHWAYS of RECOVERY and believe PEOPLE ARE IN RECOVERY WHEN THEY SAY THEY ARE!

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Mission

We strive to be the voice of hope, empowering those affected by substance use through advocacy, education, and peer recovery support services in all Colorado communities.

Core Values

Authenticity - We promote genuine peer-to-peer connection and community. Our work is led by people with living experience. Respecting every individual's pathway of recovery.

Empowerment- We recognize that empowerment is critical to the recovery process. We empower our participants to find and use their voice in their recovery journey by fostering self-determination, tenacity, hope and joy.

Equity - We believe all Coloradans have the right to equitable access to wellness and justice. We advocate for the availability of services that afford all people dignity and humanity, while working to eliminate structural inequities and other barriers to recovery.

Inclusivity - We celebrate and support all pathways and stages of recovery. We offer an inclusive, non-judgmental and accepting environment, welcoming the diversity and lived experiences of all participants.

Integrity -We provide highly ethical, authentic, and quality peer-to-peer services adhering to the organization's mission and recovery support practices.

Service - We are proud to serve, advocate and educate our communities. We partner with other community organizations to better serve our participants needs.

AFRC's Vision - All Coloradans have support for active and sustained whole health recovery, free from stigma and inequity.

Background Statement

Advocates for Recovery Colorado (AFRC) is a peer-run, grassroots, non-profit organization. Started in 2001, AFRC is the first authentic Recovery Community Organization (RCO) in Colorado; made up of people who are focused on recovery, rather than the problem of addiction. Recognizing that the most difficult part begins after the individual stops using alcohol and other drugs

AFRC remains committed to helping those seeking a life in recovery offering both individual and group coaching as well as CRAFT family groups for those coping with their loved one's addiction and recovery. All of AFRC's Peer Recovery Support Services and social activities throughout Colorado are FREE.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Advocates for Recovery Colorado

other names

AFRC

Year Established

2016

Tax id (EIN)

81-3355247

Category

Human Services

Organization Size

Large Organization

Address

3440 W. 71st Place
Westminster, CO 80023

Service areas

Sterling, CO, US, 80751

Aurora, CO, US

Durango, CO, US

Montrose, CO, US

Denver, CO, US

Phone

720-389-6393

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