Connect With An RCO

Minnesota is home to a growing network of Recovery Community Organizations

check out a MARCO PROGRAM

Looking for ways to get involved in the grassroot recovery community in Minnesota? Do you have experience and knowledge as an RCO leader? Get involved by participating in MARCO's next Community Voices Townhall, volunteer with MARCO's Peer Advisory Council, or join our Peer Reviewer Program!

PARTICIPATE IN AN RCO EVENT!

Local RCO events are a great way to learn, connect, or find support. From recovery-friendly social events and community listening sessions to Naloxone training or peer support groups, RCOs offer lots of opportunities to get involved. Visit our event calendar to find MARCO and RCO events around the state!

Marco + RCO Events

FIND AN RCO

Whether you need support services, want to volunteer, or just want to learn more about resources available in your community, check out an RCO near you.

RCO - MARCO-Certified Recovery Community Organizations

African American Survivor Services

285 Dale St N St Paul, MN 55103

aasurvivorservices.org

Against the Odds Recovery and Reentry

Carver County area.

atoministries.org

Amethyst Recovery Solutions

759 Winslow Ave,

West St Paul, MN 55107

amethystrecoverysolutions.org

aNYTHING HELPS

3859 Fremont Ave N,

Minneapolis, MN 55412

anythinghelpsmn.org

Begin Anew

7533 Sunwood Dr. NW Suite 220 Ramsey, MN 55303

beginanewrecovery.org

Community & Life Services

119 N Broadway Suite A

Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

Damascus Way

1515 East 66th Street

Richfield, MN 55423

damascusway.com

Doc's Recovery House

1821 Restoration Rd SW

Rochester, MN 55902

docsrecoveryhouse.org

Just Hope

550 Rice St.

St Paul, MN 55103

www.justhopemn.org

Lighthouse Beginnings

8055 Industrial Park Rd.

Baxter, MN 56425

lighthousebeginnings.org

Mission Restart

815 NW 4th St

Grand Rapids, MN 55744

missionrestart.net

MN Prevention and Recovery Alliance

1619 Portland Ave S

Minneapolis, MN 55404

Minnesota hope dealerz

705 42nd Avenue North Suite 006 Minneapolis, MN 55412

minnesotahopedealerz.org

Minnesota Recovery Connection

800 Transfer Rd., Ste. 31

Saint Paul, MN 55114

minnesotarecovery.org

Recovery Alliance Duluth

206 W 4th St. #202

Duluth, MN 55806

recoveryallianceduluth.org

Recovery Community Network

3400 1st St. N., Suite 302

St. Cloud, MN 56303

recoverycommunitynetwork.com

Recovery in the Woods

VIRTUAL

Statewide

mnwitw.org/recovery-in-the-woods

Recovery Is Happening

25 16th St. NE

Rochester, MN 55906

recoveryishappening.org

Rise Up Recovery

507 Vermillion Street

Hastings, MN 55033

riseuprecoverymn.com

Social Services of Minnesota

1983 Dayton Ave. Entrance B

Saint Paul, MN 55104

Thrive! Family Recovery Resources

1440 Duckwood Drive

Eagan, Suite 100, MN 55122

thrivefamilyrecoveryresources.org

WEcovery/Beyond Brink

314 Chestnut Street

Mankato, MN 56001

beyondbrink.com

Will Work For Recovery

2520 N 2nd Street

Minneapolis, MN 55411

willworkforrecovery.org

Information about reporting a grievance related to a MARCO-certified RCO may be found here.

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Against the Odds Recovery and Reentry

Established in 2020, Against the Odds Recovery and Reentry (ATO) serves the Carver County & greater Twin Cities areas of Minnesota, offering in‑person and virtual support. ATO focuses on individuals affected by substance use disorders, including those navigating recovery, reentry after incarceration, and anyone seeking peer‑to‑peer mentorship, recovery coaching, housing support, and community advocacy. Their mission-driven efforts aim to reduce stigma, break down barriers to treatment, and offer hope and resources to all pathways of recovery.

Service Delivery Options

Virtual
On-site at a physical location
In-person in the community through outreach
In-person in the community through pop-up sites at other provider locations

Services Offered

Certified Peer Recovery Specialists available for 1:1 support

On-demand recovery navigation (call or email us for help navigating systems and situations)

All recovery meetings

Other mutual aid meetings (AA, NA, Wellbriety, etc.)

Volunteer and/or internship opportunities

Recovery skills-building classes

Recovery social events

Our Approach

What makes our peer recovery support services unique is our lived experience and deep community connection. All of our peer recovery specialists have walked the path of recovery themselves—many are also returning citizens—so they bring authentic understanding, empathy, and credibility that traditional services often lack. We focus on meeting people where they are, whether that’s through one-on-one coaching, virtual support, or transitional housing advocacy.

We also emphasize equity and accessibility, serving diverse populations including those impacted by incarceration, poverty, and systemic barriers to care. Our approach blends professional certification with lived experience, making our support both effective and deeply personal. It's not just about sobriety—it's about building sustainable, empowered lives.

Outreach & Resources

Onsite supplies
Street outreach connecting people with support, education, and supplies
Overdose prevention training and education

Harm Reduction Supplies

Naloxone/Narcan
Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Condoms/Safe Sex Supplies

Additional Support

Recovery residences/Sober housing
Housing stabilization support services
Mental Health Peer Support Services
Food shelf/food assistance
Clothing shelf/clothing assistance

Programs & Events

Peer Recovery Specialist Training

Peer Recovery Specialist Continuing Education

Recovery Month Public Events

In the near future we will be providing Peer Recovery Specialist Trainings. Once a year ATORR holds a Recovery Fest that is free and open to the public.

Doc's Recovery House

Doc's Recovery House is a nonprofit recovery community organization in Rochester, Minnesota, providing recovery housing and peer recovery services to individuals pursuing a life of recovery.

Our Mission

We are an organization intent on reigniting the light in each person by treating them with dignity and respect while walking alongside their path to recovery.

Service Delivery Options

On-site at a physical location
In-person in the community through outreach

Physical Address

1821 Restoration Rd SW, Rochester, MN 55902

Services Offered

Certified Peer Recovery Specialists available for 1:1 support

On-demand recovery navigation

All recovery meetings

Other mutual aid meetings (AA, NA, Wellbriety, etc.)

Volunteer and/or internship opportunities

Recovery skills-building classes

Recovery social events

Our Approach

We were the first in Minnesota to offer pre-treatment housing, providing low-barrier housing to individuals awaiting access to residential treatment. We also operate a Police Assisted Recovery (PAR) program offering non-arrest pathways to treatment in partnership with law enforcement.

Outreach & Resources

Onsite supplies
Street outreach connecting people with support, education, and supplies
Referrals to Medication Assisted Recovery / Medications for Opioid Use Disorder
Overdose prevention training and education

Harm Reduction Supplies

Naloxone/Narcan
Fentanyl test strips

Additional Support

Recovery residences and sober housing
Pre-treatment housing
Housing stabilization services
Employment training and workforce development

Programs & Events

Peer Recovery Specialist Training

Peer Recovery Specialist Continuing Education

Recovery Month Public Events

Public Trainings

Annual Events:
- Annual Golf Tournament (July)
- Recovery Rendezvous in Lanesboro, MN (July)
- Recovery Month Ice Cream Social (September)
- Haunted Hollow: Haunted Hike & Recovery Halloween Party (October)
- Chili Cook-Off (December)

Trainings:
- Monthly Continuing Education Series (Lunch & Learn)
- Quarterly Recovery Coach Academy
- CPR/First Aid Training
- Mental Health First Aid
- Narcan Training

Lighthouse Beginnings

LHB came to life when we became a 501(c)(3) in 2020. We built a board of directors of people in recovery. LHB launched for the purpose of assisting and empowering individuals to remove the roadblocks experienced while in the recovery process.

LHB was developed and continues to be managed by individuals with lived experience, education, diverse backgrounds, and different pathways of recovery. We have locations in Brainerd and in Minneapolis, trying to expand our reach to those who face recovery daily, know people in recovery, face homelessness, or have been wrongly incarcerated.

Service Delivery Options

On-site at a physical location
In-person in the community through outreach
In-person in the community through pop-up sites at other provider locations

Services Offered

Certified Peer Recovery Specialists (1:1 support)

On-demand recovery navigation (call/email)

All recovery meetings

Volunteer/internship opportunities

Recovery skills-building classes

Social recovery events

Our Approach

Peer support encompasses a range of activities and interactions between people who share similar experiences of being diagnosed with mental health conditions, substance use disorders, or both. This mutuality is often called “peerness” — a connection between a peer support worker and a person in or seeking recovery that promotes connection and inspires hope.

Peer support offers a level of acceptance, understanding, and validation not found in many other professional relationships. By sharing their own lived experience and practical guidance, peer support workers help people develop goals, create strategies for self-empowerment, and take steps toward building fulfilling, self-determined lives through individualized wellness plans.

Outreach & Resources

Onsite supplies
Street outreach (support, education, supplies)
Referrals to Medication Assisted Recovery
Overdose prevention training

Harm Reduction Supplies

Naloxone/Narcan
Fentanyl test strips
Xylazine test strips

Additional Support

Recovery residences / sober housing
Housing stabilization support services
Mental health peer support services
Food shelf / food assistance
Clothing shelf / clothing assistance

Programs & Events

Public trainings

We've offered anger management classes, as well as an all-recovery meeting every Tuesday at 1 PM.

Mission Restart Inc.

Mission Restart is a peer-led recovery nonprofit based in Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Founded in 2021, the organization supports individuals affected by substance use disorder (SUD) through person-centered, culturally responsive peer support. Services include SUD crisis response, rural and tribal outreach, recovery events, and peer workforce development. Mission Restart helps people move from surviving to thriving by walking alongside them at every stage of recovery.

Service Delivery Options

Virtual
On-site at a physical location
In-person in the community through outreach

Services Offered

Certified peer recovery specialists available for 1:1 support

On-demand recovery navigation (call or email us for help navigating systems and situations)

All recovery meetings

Volunteer and/or internship opportunities

Recovery social events

Our Approach

Mission Restart offers a unique peer recovery support model in collaboration with our county’s crisis response team. We are proud to be the only county in our region with a structured peer-led response in place specifically for individuals experiencing co-occurring crises involving mental health and substance use.

Our crisis peer recovery specialists are trained to respond alongside mental health professionals, law enforcement, and other first responders to provide immediate support, reduce stigma, and help individuals stabilize and engage in recovery services. This partnership fills a critical gap in care and has become a trusted lifeline in our community.

Outreach & Resources

Onsite supplies
Street outreach connecting people with support, education, and supplies
Referrals to medication assisted recovery/medications for opioid use disorder resources

Harm Reduction Supplies

Fentanyl test strips
Xylazine test strips

Additional Support

Food shelf/food assistance
Clothing shelf/clothing assistance

Programs & Events

Recovery month public events

Mission Restart hosts several annual and monthly events that are open to the public and centered around recovery, connection, and community education:

Ride for Recovery (July): This annual motorcycle ride brings together riders, recovery allies, and community members to raise awareness and funds for recovery support services. The event includes a scenic group ride, guest speakers, food, raffles, and live music. It’s a powerful display of unity and strength in recovery.

Echoes of Silence: Overdose Awareness Event (August 31st): Held on international overdose awareness day, this event honors lives lost to overdose and uplifts those still fighting. It features candlelight vigils, powerful stories from survivors and families, resource booths, and cultural healing practices.

Walk for Recovery (September): Our community walk coincides with national recovery month. It celebrates the journey of recovery and reduces stigma through visibility and storytelling. Participants join in walking, sharing, and accessing community resources in a welcoming, family-friendly environment.

In addition to our annual events, we now host monthly recovery-centered events made possible through opioid settlement funds from Itasca County. These events include peer-led wellness workshops, sober gatherings, seasonal activities, and culturally specific healing spaces that help individuals stay connected and supported throughout the year.

Each event is peer-led and provides meaningful opportunities for those in recovery to volunteer, lead, and rebuild their sense of purpose and community.

Recovery Community Network

Founded in 2014, the mission at the Recovery Community Network (RCN) is to provide peer support, education, outreach, advocacy, prevention and harm reduction strategies to individuals and family members struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We aim to improve the lives of underserved populations in rural St. Cloud and central Minnesota, including BIPOC, criminal justice-involved individuals, veterans, and other at-risk groups, while building stronger, more resilient communities.

Service delivery options

Virtual
On-site at a physical location
In-person in the community through outreach
In-person in the community through pop-up sites at other provider locations

Services offered

Certified peer recovery specialists available for 1:1 support

On-demand recovery navigation (call or email us for help navigating systems and situations)

Other mutual aid meetings (AA, NA, Wellbriety, etc.)

Weekly telephone recovery support check-in calls (sign up to get calls from us)

Volunteer and/or internship opportunities

Recovery social events

Our approach

RCN has a well-developed veteran program, a Spanish program offering bilingual services, and a justice-involved program. We are working to formalize our Native American and Somali programs. We provide meetings in two county jails (Stearns and Benton) and are in the process of expanding peer recovery support services in Wright County, MN.

Outreach & resources

Onsite supplies
Street outreach connecting people with support, education, and supplies
Overdose prevention training and education

Harm reduction supplies

Naloxone/Narcan
Fentanyl test strips
Xylazine test strips
Condoms/safe sex supplies

Additional support

Employment training/workforce development
Food shelf/food assistance
Clothing shelf/clothing assistance

Programs & events

Peer recovery specialist training

Peer recovery specialist continuing education

Recovery month public events

RCN provides CCAR Recovery Coach Academy (RCA) training, Narcan training, and other training for continuing education.

Rise Up Recovery

RISE UP Recovery is a Recovery Community Organization serving Hastings, MN, Dakota County and surrounding areas. We currently provide Peer Recovery Support Services, recovery housing, advocacy, and community education. We believe in and value all pathways to recovery. While our fundamental values are grounded in Christianity, we value each individual's journey of healing, change, and transformation. We have a "Recovery First" value system that places the utmost value and belief in each individual's ability to achieve and maintain long-term recovery. We know because we live it every day!

Service Delivery Options

Virtual
On-site at a physical location
In-person in the community through outreach
In-person in the community through pop-up sites at other provider locations

Services Offered

Certified Peer Recovery Specialists available for 1:1 support

On-demand recovery navigation (call or email us for help navigating systems and situations)

All recovery meetings

Other mutual aid meetings (AA, NA, Wellbriety, etc.)

Weekly telephone recovery support check-in calls (sign up to get calls from us)

Volunteer and/or internship opportunities

Recovery skills-building classes

Recovery social events

Our Approach

At Rise Up Recovery, Peer Recovery Support is at the heart of what we do. Our Peer Recovery Specialists are individuals who have achieved success in their own recovery journeys and now assist others facing similar challenges. Whether working in our homes, on-site at our community center, or actively engaging with our local community, they provide invaluable support through shared understanding, respect, and mutual empowerment—helping people stay engaged in the recovery process and reduce the likelihood of relapse. They offer peer support services such as sharing their personal recovery experiences, providing encouragement, helping individuals set and achieve recovery goals, and connecting them with resources. Their role is vital in decreasing stigma, fostering hope, and promoting long-term recovery within the community.

Outreach & Resources

Onsite supplies
Street outreach connecting people with support, education, and supplies
Referrals to Medication Assisted Recovery/Medications for Opioid Use Disorder resources
Overdose prevention training and education

Harm Reduction Supplies

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT)
Naloxone/Narcan
Fentanyl test strips
Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Additional Support

Recovery residences/Sober housing
Housing stabilization support services
Employment training/workforce development
Food shelf/food assistance
Clothing shelf/clothing assistance

Programs & Events

Peer Recovery Specialist Training

Peer Recovery Specialist Continuing Education

Recovery Month Public Events

Public Trainings

At Rise Up Recovery, we are committed to empowering the recovery community through education, connection, and advocacy. Throughout the year, we host multiple sessions of the Recovery Coach Academy, providing essential training for Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS). In addition, we offer weekly virtual continuing education sessions, where PRS professionals can earn continuing education credits toward their MCB certification.

To foster a sense of belonging and connection, we organize monthly recovery and volunteer events, encouraging community engagement and peer support.

We actively collaborate with local organizations, treatment centers, jails, and other recovery-based programs to deliver education, raise awareness, and work toward the reduction of stigma surrounding addiction and mental health recovery.

Thrive Family Recovery Resources

Thrive Family Recovery Resources is the only family centered RCO in the state and has been serving families in MN since 2016. Thrive can work with any family throughout the state of Minnesota, but also currently has specific grants for Dakota, Washington, Anoka and MNDHS to serve families. Thrive offers family peer recovery services to any family that requests those services for free. There is no barrier to access these services. Thrive also provides educational workshops related to family recovery, support groups throughout Minnesota and virtually, as well as helping families navigate resources and the systems of care in MN. Thrive has been active in advocating for peers, recovery and supporting the family.

Service Delivery Options

Virtual
On-site at a physical location
In-person in the community through outreach

Yes

1440 Duckwood Drive, Suite 100 Eagan, MN, 55122

Services Offered

On-demand recovery navigation (call or email us for help navigating systems and situations)

Other mutual aid meetings (AA, NA, Wellbriety, etc.)

Weekly telephone recovery support check-in calls (sign up to get calls from us)

Volunteer and/or internship opportunities

Recovery social events

Our Approach

Thrive's work is informed by the evidence-based practices of CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training), Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Strengthening Families, delivered non-clinically by family members that have lived experience as care-givers of someone with substance use or dual diagnosis concerns.

Outreach & Resources

Onsite supplies
Referrals to Medication Assisted Recovery/Medications for Opioid Use Disorder resources
Overdose prevention training and education

Harm Reduction Supplies

Naloxone/Narcan
Fentanyl test strips
Xylazine test strips

Additional Support

Family Peer Services and navigation of resources, in particular, Dakota County.

Programs & Events

Recovery Month Public Events

Public Trainings

Please see our website for future events. We will be doing a workshop series beginning in August from our new Eagan location to educate the public regarding issues related to adolescents and substances, how to best help your loved one, trauma, naloxone training.