Fletcher Group

What Fletcher Group does

Fletcher Group is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization, founded in 2017 and headquartered in Stockbridge with operational offices in Kentucky (London) and Florida (Osprey). It provides technical assistance, consulting, and applied research to communities, counties, states, and nonprofits seeking to build recovery housing and addiction recovery ecosystems, with a primary focus on rural America and substance use disorders (SUD). The organization was created to scale the Recovery Kentucky model, which originated from Don and Mira Ball's 1993 Hope Center in Lexington, and now operates the RCORP Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Recovery under a $17.1 million HRSA award.

Fletcher Group's core product is the Recovery Ecosystem Model, combining safe sober recovery housing with a peer-support social model and a continuum of care based on evidence-based best practices, delivered through a Technical Assistance Center staffed by financial, technical, business, and treatment experts. Supporting offerings include the Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Recovery, Research and Evaluation services, the Recovery Ecosystem Index Mapping Tool (built with NORC and ETSU), the Rural SUD Info Center clearinghouse launched in 2024, a Life Skills Training curriculum developed with Elevance Health Foundation, an Economic Calculator, the RH Portal for recovery housing data, and a Research Network of 150-200 recovery home operators.

The business model is grant-funded rather than commercially priced. Primary revenue comes from federal grants (HRSA RCORP at $17.1M total, plus prior $3.3M and 2019 HHS $6.6M awards), supplemented by philanthropic support from foundations such as Elevance Health Foundation and Appalachian Regional Commission POWER funding. Technical assistance is provided free of charge to clients, with participating organizations in the Life Skills Training program receiving a $1,200 stipend. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales: direct engagement with federal and state agencies, county and municipal governments, recovery housing operators, and criminal justice systems. Strategic tier-1 partners include NARR, SMART Recovery, Kentucky Housing Corporation, KIPRC, University of Kentucky, Hazelden Betty Ford, ETSU, NORC, HRSA, HUD, and ARC.

Name

Fletcher Group

Legal name

Fletcher Group

Website

https://fletchergroup.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fletcher Group is a 501c3 nonprofit that provides technical assistance, research, and the Recovery Ecosystem Model to help rural communities, states, and recovery housing operators build evidence-based addiction recovery housing and SUD treatment programs, funded primarily through HRSA grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recovery Housing Technical Assistance

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

Keywords

• Recovery housing technical assistance
• Substance use disorder services
• Recovery ecosystem consulting
• Rural recovery support
• Addiction recovery programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockbridge

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from HRSA RCORP Rural Center of Excellence grant of $3.3 million for SUD prevention and treatment in rural communities
2. Technical Assistance Services: Provides technical assistance to recovery projects including building recovery homes and operating recovery programs; services include blended funding coordination, corrections diversion, and regulatory guidance
3. Federal Grants: HRSA award totaling $17.1 million supporting various initiatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fletcher Group is a 501c3 not-for-profit that provides technical assistance, consulting, training, and research services to organizations, communities, counties, and states seeking to build and operate recovery housing for people with substance use disorders. Its core offering is the Recovery Ecosystem Model, which combines safe sober Recovery Housing with a peer-support social model and a continuum of evidence-based care, supported by free field-based technical assistance and a blended funding model that coordinates public, private, and faith-based capital.

Product overview

Fletcher Group is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that provides technical assistance and consulting services focused on building recovery ecosystems for addiction recovery. The organization operates as a unified service platform centered on its Recovery Ecosystem Model, supplemented by specialized sub-products including the RCORP Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Recovery (RCOE), Research and Evaluation services, Training Programs, Life Skills Training curriculum, and Funding Support. The portfolio also includes digital tools such as the Recovery Ecosystem Index Mapping Tool and Rural SUD Info Center clearinghouse. Rather than a traditional software platform, Fletcher Group's offerings are primarily service-based, leveraging subject matter expertise, evidence-based practices, and collaborative partnerships to expand quality and capacity of recovery housing and evidence-based services for long-term recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Recovery Kentucky: Innovative multi-agency recovery housing program combining HUD funds with Department of Corrections and Community Development Block Grants; 18 recovery centers built across Kentucky
• RHOAR
• RCORP Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Recovery

Products and services

• RCORP Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Recovery (RCOE) A multi-state resource supported by HRSA providing evidence-based technical assistance to prevent and treat Substance Use Disorders in rural communities, with focus on recovery housing.
• Technical Assistance Services Comprehensive technical assistance staffed by financial, technical, business, and treatment experts, including blended funding guidance, housing credits, corrections diversion strategies, payment methodologies, community-based care, peer-driven support, social enterprise development, and vocational assessments.
• Research and Evaluation Research services including state-by-state legislation surveys, recovery housing surveys, stigma reduction studies, contingency management studies, and peer-reviewed publications documenting outcomes.
• Life Skills Training 12-session Life Skills Training curriculum developed through partnership with Elevance Health Foundation, providing training, materials, equipment, and a $1,200 stipend to participating organizations.
• Recovery Ecosystem Model The organization's signature model combining safe sober recovery housing with peer-support social model and complete continuum of care based on evidence-based best practices for addiction recovery.
• Rural SUD Info Center A clearinghouse of SUD-related resources for rural communities providing webinar recordings, resource guides, articles, fact sheets, and videos on SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery.
• Recovery Ecosystem Index Mapping Tool Interactive data visualization tool developed with NORC and ETSU measuring strength of recovery ecosystems across U.S. counties, comprising 14 indicators organized into SUD Treatment, Continuum of SUD Support, and Infrastructure components.
• RHOAR (Recovery, Hope, Opportunity and Resiliency) Project establishing new recovery centers and workforce opportunities in Kentucky that bridges recovery and employment, with capacity to serve approximately 300 Kentuckians.
• Recovery Kentucky Model An evidence-based peer-driven recovery ecosystem model combining safe housing, treatment programs with professional staff and peer mentors, 12-step programs, and therapeutic communities; formed the template that Fletcher Group scaled nationally.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5,000 clients served nationwide
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SMART RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021SMART Recovery is an international non-profit providing assistance to individuals seeking abstinence from addiction. Partnered with Fletcher Group to bring SMART Recovery's programs, tools, and Successful Life Skills Handbook into over 100 rural recovery homes. Already supported over 3,500 face-to-face mutual-support groups and over 250 monthly online meetings.
• National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMost widely known organization supporting quality recovery residences in the U.S. Recognized by SAMHSA and GAO. Currently supports 30 different state affiliate organizations providing recovery housing to over 25,000 persons in over 2,500 certified recovery residences. Strategic partner defining national standards for operation of recovery residences.
• James Bell AssociatescoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWell known for evaluating client- and systems-level outcomes, conducting focus groups, and interviewing families and staff. Provides consultation and technical expertise to inform evaluation of Fletcher Group's RCOE strategies. Responsible for overall evaluation using qualitative and quantitative methods to produce annual evaluation reports.
• Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnique partnership between University of Kentucky and Kentucky Department for Public Health. Dr. Terry Bunn serves as both KPIRC Director and Fletcher Group's Co-Investigator and Academic Partner. Built and implemented FindHelpNowKY.org, a near real-time SUD/OUD treatment facility locator.
• FindHelpNowKY.orgcoreTechnology or IntegrationTyler Jennings and Amber Kizewski lead the registry team overseeing a fully dedicated Recovery Housing Registry expanding to create a national registry. Also oversees RedCap-based platform for RCOE data collection crucial for evaluating recovery center performance.
• University of Kentucky College of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in RCOE evaluation team providing expertise alongside KIPRC. Collaborates on RCOS data collection and analysis for Recovery Kentucky's 18 recovery centers.
• Hazelden Betty Ford FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for providing training and technical assistance including COR-12 Counseling for recovery residents using Medication-Assisted Treatment as part of programming.
• Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in RCOE collaboration supporting recovery housing development and standards.
• National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in RCOE collaboration supporting local health initiatives related to recovery.
• University of Vermont Center on Rural AddictioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three RCORP Rural Centers of Excellence on SUD Recovery. Specializes in provider training and enhancing access to SUD/OUD services including medication-assisted treatment and treatment of co-occurring behavioral health disorders.
• University of Rochester Center of ExcellencecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of three RCORP Rural Centers of Excellence on SUD Prevention. Specializes in enhancing integration of SUD/OUD into primary care practices and conducting evidence-based stigma reduction workshops.
• East Tennessee State University (ETSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing Recovery Ecosystem Index Mapping Tool. Home to ETSU Center for Rural Health Research and ETSU Addiction Science Center. Contributed experience and expertise to create interactive data visualization tool.
• NORC at University of ChicagocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in developing Recovery Ecosystem Index Mapping Tool. Provides data visualization expertise and community-based research capacity for tool measuring strength of recovery ecosystems across U.S.
• Kentucky Housing CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState housing corporation instrumental in providing sustainable financing through LIHTC, Section 8, and other programs. Administered funding for Recovery Kentucky's 18 recovery centers including Low Income Tax Credits, Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and HOME Investment Partnership loans.
• Kentucky Department of CorrectionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Recovery Kentucky program providing per diem funds for clients referred from DOC. Part of collaborative approach funding operating costs.
• University of Kentucky Center for Drug and Alcohol ResearchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner supporting recovery research and evaluation activities.
• Operation UNITEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Congressman Hal Rogers, host of Rx Summit, nation's largest annual opioid and Rx drug conference. Tasked with promoting collaboration and support for early intervention.
• National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with NASADAD to survey Single State Agency directors regarding level of state support for recovery housing. Survey achieved 94% response rate from 48 states.
• University of WyomingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEconomics Department partnered to run randomized controlled trial testing ability of messages about recovery housing to reduce stigma.
• Wayne State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Dr. David Ledgerwood to implement and study Contingency Management effectiveness in rural recovery homes.
• Comagine HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational non-profit healthcare consulting firm collaborated on 60-page report documenting effects of Oregon's Measure 110 drug decriminalization in seven rural counties.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR): NARR is the most widely recognized national organization supporting quality recovery residences; it supports 2,500+ certified residences across 30 state affiliates and 25,000 residents. It is both a Fletcher Group partner and a direct peer in the recovery-residence standards and TA space.
• SMART Recovery: International nonprofit providing mutual-support groups and self-help tools for addiction recovery, with 3,500+ face-to-face meetings and 250+ monthly online meetings. Active Fletcher Group partner (programs brought into 100+ rural recovery homes) and a direct peer in the recovery-support and peer-coaching category.
• University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction (CRA): One of the three HRSA-funded RCORP Rural Centers of Excellence on SUD, focused on provider training and access to MAT in rural communities. Directly comparable to Fletcher Group's RCOE on SUD Recovery in mission, funding source, and rural-SUD focus.
• University of Rochester Center of Excellence: One of the three HRSA-funded RCORP Rural Centers of Excellence, focused on SUD prevention and integration into primary care in rural communities. Directly comparable as a peer federally designated RCOE serving rural SUD populations.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: One of the largest and most established U.S. addiction treatment and recovery organizations, providing residential treatment, outpatient care, professional training (including COR-12), and recovery housing research. A Fletcher Group training partner and the dominant incumbent in evidence-based recovery services.
• Shatterproof: National nonprofit focused on ending addiction through public policy, employer programs, and a national treatment facility directory. Comparable in mission scope (national SUD nonprofit with data/TA offerings) and competing for the same philanthropic and federal funding sources.
• Partnership to End Addiction: National nonprofit providing family support, advocacy, and resource navigation for substance use, with a long history and broad donor base. Comparable as a national SUD nonprofit operating in adjacent intervention and support spaces.
• Caron Treatment Centers: Large, established nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and recovery support services with national reach. Comparable as a high-end SUD nonprofit with treatment and recovery housing services targeting similar populations.

Emerging players

• Faces & Voices of Recovery: National recovery advocacy organization promoting recovery-oriented policy and organizing the recovery community. Comparable as a recovery-focused nonprofit; smaller and more advocacy-driven than Fletcher Group's TA/housing model.

Regional players

• Operation UNITE: Kentucky-based anti-drug organization founded by Congressman Hal Rogers that coordinates treatment, prevention, and recovery support in Appalachian Kentucky. A Fletcher Group partner and the most direct regional peer for the Recovery Kentucky model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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