Recovery Communities of North Carolina

What Recovery Communities of North Carolina does

Recovery Communities of North Carolina (RCNC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit recovery community organization founded in 2013 and headquartered at 824 North Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, NC. It provides free, peer-led addiction recovery support to individuals, families, and allies across North Carolina, operating a physical Recovery Community Center (Monday–Friday, 10am–6pm) supplemented by virtual meetings, statewide training programs, the J3 Recovery Podcast, and recurring community events such as Recovery Corner, Recovery Breakfast Club, Crafting Recovery, and the annual Rally for Recovery. RCNC's programmatic surface spans peer support groups (including MAT-specific and mutual aid groups), the Mind-Body Skill Building Course, Family Ally Support, workforce development, self-determination programs, and a professional training portfolio (Recovery Coach Academy, Peer Support Specialist and Supervision trainings, Messaging & Stigma Reduction, train-the-trainer programs). It is a certified member of Faces and Voices of Recovery's Association of Recovery Community Organizations and partners with Duke Integrative Health to deliver health coaching within its offerings.

The organization is funded primarily by the NC Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services, supplemented by individual donations, foundation giving, and community fundraising; services to end users are provided at no cost. According to organizational reporting, RCNC has helped 10,000+ individuals, contributed 5,000+ volunteer hours, raised $150,000+ for recovery initiatives, and delivered 180+ statewide trainings annually. Its technology footprint is limited to a standard nonprofit web platform with online donation processing, email newsletter distribution, virtual meeting capabilities, and social media presence; no proprietary technology is noted. Geographic scope is regional (North Carolina), with operational concentration in the Raleigh–Triangle area and statewide training reach delivered virtually and in person.

Name

Recovery Communities of North Carolina

Legal name

Recovery Communities of North Carolina, Inc.

Website

https://rcnc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Recovery Communities of North Carolina is a Raleigh-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free, peer-led addiction recovery support, family programs, and statewide professional training to individuals, families, and allies across North Carolina.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Addiction recovery support
• Peer recovery coaching
• Recovery community center
• Recovery coach training
• Substance use support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Raleigh

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 Philanthropy: RCNC relies primarily on charitable donations from individuals, foundations, and community members. The organization promotes regular giving through online donation portals and emphasizes the transformational impact of donations on community members.
2. Government Funding: Funding is provided by NC Dept. of Health and Human Services, Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services. This government funding supports core operations and programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RCNC operates a free Recovery Community Center in Raleigh, NC, delivering pathway-agnostic peer recovery support, recovery coaching, mutual aid groups, family/al ally support, and wellness programs. Complementing the center, RCNC runs a statewide portfolio of certified training courses (Recovery Coach Academy, Peer Support Specialist Training, Peer Support Supervision Training, Mind-Body Skill Building Training, Recovery Community Capacity Building) and conducts advocacy, community events (Rally for Recovery), and resource outreach for North Carolinians affected by substance use disorders.

Product overview

Recovery Communities of North Carolina (RCNC) operates as a nonprofit recovery community organization offering a comprehensive ecosystem of peer-based support services, educational programs, and professional training. The organization's core offering is its Recovery Community Center in Raleigh, supplemented by multiple structured programs including the Mind-Body Skill Building Course, Family Support Groups, and Recovery Coach Academy. RCNC provides ongoing peer support through recurring events (Recovery Corner, Recovery Breakfast Club, Crafting Recovery, Movie Nights) and delivers professional training programs for peer specialists and recovery coaches. The organization also maintains resource directories and produces the J3 Recovery Podcast as part of its educational outreach. All services are designed to support addiction recovery through advocacy, education, and peer support regardless of recovery pathway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Recovery Community Center Free, stigma-free facility at 824 North Bloodworth Street, Raleigh, NC, offering peer recovery support to anyone affected by addiction regardless of recovery pathway. Open Monday-Friday 10am-6pm with drop-in support groups, recovery coaching, and community programming.
• Building Communities of Recovery Program Core programmatic initiative that brings together individuals, families, and communities to support addiction recovery through peer-based services and community-building activities in North Carolina.
• Mind-Body Skill Building Course An 8-week experiential course providing evidence-based techniques for emotional wellbeing, stress reduction, sustaining recovery, and nutritional health, targeted at individuals in addiction recovery.
• Family Ally Support Group Support group offering education, resources, and guidance for family members, friends, and allies caring for someone with a substance use disorder. Includes a virtual option via video conference.
• Recovery Capital Series Educational program focused on identifying and building recovery capital — the internal and external resources that support long-term recovery — for individuals in recovery.
• Mind-Mood and Food Health and Nutrition Course Course addressing the connection between nutrition, mood, and recovery outcomes through dietary guidance and wellness education for individuals in recovery.
• Duke Integrative Health Coaching Health coaching program offered in partnership with Duke Integrative Health, providing integrative wellness support for individuals in recovery.
• Workforce Development and Entrepreneurial Program Program helping individuals in recovery develop job skills, career readiness, and entrepreneurial capabilities to support economic stability during recovery.
• SAY IT Self-Determination Program Program focused on developing self-advocacy and self-determination skills for individuals in recovery to empower autonomy in their recovery journey.
• Mindful Self-Care Program teaching mindfulness practices and self-care techniques to support recovery and overall wellbeing for individuals in recovery.
• MAT Recovery Support Group Support group specifically designed for individuals receiving Medication-Assisted Treatment for substance use disorders, addressing the unique support needs of MAT participants.
• Mutual Aid Groups Peer-facilitated mutual support meetings complementing traditional 12-step programs and other recovery pathways for individuals in recovery.
• Youth Recovery Services Recovery support services specifically designed for young people and adolescents navigating addiction recovery, addressing age-specific recovery needs.
• Recovery Coach Academy Comprehensive training program preparing individuals to become certified recovery coaches who serve as personal guides and mentors for people on any recovery pathway. Delivered statewide as a professional certification course.
• Peer Support Specialist Training Training program for individuals seeking to become certified peer support specialists, enabling them to deliver peer-based recovery support services within behavioral health and recovery organizations.
• Peer Support Supervision Training Training for supervisors overseeing peer support staff, providing guidance on effective supervision practices, ethical considerations, and workforce development for peer support programs.
• Mind Body Skill Building Training Train-the-trainer program enabling professionals to deliver the Mind-Body Skill Building curriculum within their organizations and communities.
• Messaging and Stigma Reduction Training Training program focused on effective recovery messaging and reducing stigma around addiction for advocates, professionals, and community members.
• Dear Family Member Workshop Workshop providing guidance and support for family members affected by a loved one's substance use, addressing family dynamics and recovery support strategies.
• Leader as Coach Training Leadership development program training managers and supervisors in coaching methodologies to support staff and peer support personnel within recovery-focused organizations.
• Removing the Shackles of Addiction Training Specialty training program focused on supporting recovery behind bars and for justice-involved individuals, addressing addiction recovery within correctional and reentry settings.
• Recovery Community Capacity Building Technical assistance and training for emerging recovery community organizations across North Carolina, supporting the development of sustainable recovery infrastructure.
• Virtual Trainings Online versions of RCNC's training programs enabling remote participation for North Carolina professionals and community members.
• Rally for Recovery Annual community event celebrating National Recovery Month, originated as the 1st Annual Capital Area Rally for Recovery in 2012 and now organized statewide by RCNC.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ individuals helped via recovery support and services
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Faces and Voices of RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013RCNC became a member of Faces and Voices of Recovery's Association of Recovery Community Organizations, joining the national recovery advocacy movement. This affiliation provides organizational support, resources, and connection to the broader recovery community network.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PRO-ACT (Philadelphia Recovery Organization): Pennsylvania-based recovery community organization providing peer support, advocacy, training, and community programs. A direct ARCO-network peer with a similar combination of center-based services, training, and policy advocacy.
• RecoveryPeople: Multi-state recovery community organization network offering peer support, training, and advocacy. Directly comparable to RCNC's mix of in-person services, virtual offerings, and statewide training.
• SHARP Recovery (Self-Help Addiction Recovery Program): Recovery community organization delivering peer support, training, and advocacy in New Jersey. Comparable in operating model (peer-led, community-based, ARCO-affiliated) to RCNC's Raleigh center.
• The McShin Foundation: Virginia-based RCO delivering peer recovery support, family programs, training, and advocacy across the recovery community. Closely comparable in mission, program mix, and state-level recovery infrastructure focus to RCNC.
• Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR): CCAR is the originator of the modern Recovery Community Organization (RCO) model in the United States. It offers peer recovery support, family programs, advocacy, and a Recovery Coach Academy that RCNC's training catalog directly mirrors, making it the closest direct peer.

Emerging players

• National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR): National umbrella for recovery residences (sober living). Comparable to RCNC's recovery capital and housing stability work, with a narrower focus on certified recovery housing rather than full peer-support center services.

Broad incumbents

• Mental Health America: Large national nonprofit addressing mental health and substance use conditions through advocacy, education, and peer support. Comparable in mission breadth and training/advocacy mix, but operating at a national rather than single-state community-center scale.
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD / dba Remove the stigma): Established national organization focused on addiction advocacy, public education, and family support. Comparable to RCNC's family ally, stigma reduction, and public-policy programming, though at significantly greater scale and national footprint.

Others

• Faces and Voices of Recovery: National recovery advocacy organization of which RCNC is a member. Comparable as the federal-level advocacy and policy counterpart to RCNC's statewide advocacy work in North Carolina.
• ARCO (Association of Recovery Community Organizations): National membership body within Faces and Voices of Recovery that certifies and supports RCOs like RCNC. Comparable as the umbrella ecosystem governing RCNC's national network and training standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/RCNC_RCO
• Facebookfacebook.com/recoverycommunitiesofnorthcarolina/?fref=ts
• Instagraminstagram.com/rcnc_rco

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