What The Recovery Community Network does

The Recovery Community Network (RCN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Recovery Community Organization founded in 2014 and headquartered in St. Cloud, Minnesota. It delivers free peer recovery support services to individuals with substance use disorders, with explicit programmatic focus on underserved populations including BIPOC communities, veterans, and justice-involved individuals. Service delivery is fundamentally peer-led, drawing on a workforce that includes Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (CPRS), with 28 new specialists trained in 2024 alone. The organization runs multiple program lines: 1,564 coaching sessions, 284 telephonic support peers, and 1,575 treatment-center-based peers are referenced in recent operating data, alongside $25,000+ in direct financial assistance to clients.

RCN's service architecture combines in-person engagement, telephonic peer support, and — as of December 2024 — integration with the Phoenix Mobile App, which extends recovery support into a digital channel. The organization achieved MARCO (Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations) certification in December 2024, a niche regulatory credential specific to the RCO sector. RCN employs a team of 1-10 and is led by Executive Director Katie Blue (Lt. Col. Ret., U.S. Army). Annual capacity includes serving 80-85 veterans through the veterans program.

The business model is that of a donor- and grant-funded nonprofit. RCN does not charge recipients for services; revenue is sourced from foundation grants (Initiative Foundation $5,000 grant in December 2024), state veterans trust funds (MN Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund $7,500 grant in 2025), corporate sponsors, individual donations, and fundraising events. A $100,000 capital campaign is underway to fund facility and geographic expansion across Central Minnesota. RCN does not generate commercial revenue, has no disclosed AI/ML capability, and operates at a small absolute scale despite growing programmatic throughput.

Name

The Recovery Community Network

Legal name

Recovery Community Network

Website

https://recoverycommunitynetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Recovery Community Network is a St. Cloud, Minnesota-based nonprofit founded in 2014 that provides free peer recovery support services for substance use disorders, serving BIPOC, veterans, and justice-involved populations across Central Minnesota through peer-led coaching, telephonic support, and digital tools.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Saint Cloud

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: RCN receives donations from individuals, community members, and businesses through campaigns such as the Capital Campaign Peer-to-Peer Challenge targeting $100,000 for expansion. Event-based fundraising includes Panera fundraiser nights (25% of net sales) and community concerts.
2. Grants: RCN receives grant funding from foundations including a $5,000 grant from Initiative Foundation for capacity building (December 2024) and a $7,500 grant from Minnesota Veterans 4 Veterans Trust Fund for veteran recovery support.
3. Financial Assistance Programs: RCN provides over $25,000 annually in financial support through Good Samaritan Grants and Peer Emergency Assistance to individuals in recovery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Recovery Community Network (RCN) is a grassroots Recovery Community Organization that delivers free peer recovery support services to individuals and families affected by substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Core offerings include one-on-one peer recovery coaching, non-crisis telephonic recovery support, peer linkage and navigation to treatment and community resources, harm reduction supplies (Naloxone and fentanyl test kits), and specialized programs for veterans, justice-involved individuals, and BIPOC communities. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by donations, grants, and community fundraising.

Product overview

The Recovery Community Network (RCN) offers a comprehensive suite of peer recovery support services centered around peer-to-peer coaching and community-based support. The core offerings include Non-Crisis Telephone Recovery Support, One-on-One Peer Recovery Coaching, and Peer Linkage & Navigation Services that help individuals connect to appropriate care. Additional specialized programs include a Veterans Program, Justice-Involved Program, and Harm Reduction & Prevention services. RCN also facilitates Recovery Support Groups including AA, Sober Squad, All Recovery, and Spanish-speaking meetings. The organization is integrated with The Phoenix Mobile App for mobile access to events and resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• One-on-One Peer Recovery Coaching Individual guidance and support from experienced, certified peer recovery specialists dedicated to personal recovery goals, with tailored recovery plans. Delivered free of charge to individuals in recovery.
• Non-Crisis Telephonic Recovery Support Proactive telephone recovery support offering regular check-ins to help individuals maintain recovery momentum, reaching 284 peers weekly as of 2024.
• Peer Linkage & Navigation Services Personalized assistance from trained peer recovery coaches helping individuals and families access treatment, housing, employment, and other recovery resources.
• Harm Reduction & Prevention Services Services designed to minimize the negative impacts of substance use, including Naloxone training and distribution and fentanyl test kits, supplied free of charge.
• Veterans Program Specialized support and resources tailored to the unique needs of veterans navigating the recovery process, serving 80-85 veterans annually.
• Justice-Involved Program Peer recovery support for justice-involved individuals including DOC Transition Fairs, jail meetings, and Stearns County Drug Court collaboration.
• Recovery Support Groups Diverse mutual help groups including AA, Sober Squad, All Recovery, and Spanish-speaking meetings providing supportive environments for recovery, hosted at RCN's office and community locations.
• Good Samaritan Grants & Peer Emergency Assistance Direct financial support program providing over $25,000 annually to individuals in recovery to address emergency needs and barriers to sustained recovery.

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• MARCO (Minnesota Alliance of Recovery Community Organizations)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMARCO certified RCN as an official Recovery Community Organization on December 17, 2024. This certification validates RCN's commitment to peer-led, peer-run recovery services and provides access to advocacy resources and the Recovery Day on the Hill event.
• First Presbyterian Church (St. Cloud)minorOthersFirst Presbyterian Church hosted a fundraising concert for RCN on June 12, raising $1,965 in donations. The church provides venue space for community events supporting recovery.
• St. Cloud State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCN partners with St. Cloud State University to supply campus-wide overdose emergency kits, demonstrating proactive prevention and harm reduction collaboration with higher education.
• Minnesota TwinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRCN distributed 600 tickets through the Minnesota Twins Program, allowing individuals and families in recovery to experience community events and connection.
• Stearns County Drug CourtcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRCN collaborates with Stearns County Drug Court to provide peer recovery coaching, linkage to care, and essential services helping participants meet program requirements and achieve sustained recovery.
• Grede, Bernick's, Matthew Noel PhotographyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsors for the Recovering in the New Year celebration, supporting free community events for the recovery community.
• St. Cloud Stand DownminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Rockin' Recovery in the Park 2026, co-hosting community event dedicated to raising awareness about recovery, supporting individuals and families impacted by substance use, and honoring veterans.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RCN.stcloud
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recovery-community-network
• Instagraminstagram.com/rcnstcloud
• Xx.com/rcnstcloud

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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