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Recovery Thrives in Community — We Support the Organizations That Make It Possible

MARCO brings together Recovery Community Organizations across Michigan to elevate lived experience, build collective power, and support strong, sustainable RCOs in every community.
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What are

Recovery Community Organizations?

RCOs are independent, peer-led organizations that provide a range of recovery support services rooted in lived experience. They are built, governed, and staffed by people in recovery and their families, creating spaces where trust, connection, and hope can grow.
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Rooted in Lived-Experience

Trust, belonging, and hope grounded in real stories and real people.

Peer-Led & Peer-Governed

Built, governed, and staffed by people in recovery.

Community Based Support 

Support that’s there through every stage of the recovery journey.

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MARCO Members Across Michigan

Recovery Community Organizations are emerging and expanding statewide, built by people in recovery and their families who see a need in their communities. As this movement grows, MARCO connects, supports, and strengthens these peer-led organizations, helping recovery take root everywhere.
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How MARCO Strengthens
Michigan’s RCOs

MARCO brings together Recovery Community Organizations from across Michigan to build a unified movement, elevate lived experience leadership, and strengthen the peer-based recovery system statewide.
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Convening & Collaboration

We unite Michigan’s RCOs through statewide membership meetings, cross-regional collaboration, and shared problem-solving, building collective strength rooted in lived experience.

Advocacy & Policy Leadership

We educate policymakers, amplify the voices of people in recovery, and champion policies and funding that sustain and grow peer-led recovery supports.

Capacity Building & Organizational Support

We help RCOs strengthen governance, develop leadership, plan strategically, diversify funding, and prepare for long-term sustainability.

Join Michigan’s Statewide Network of Recognized RCOs

Become part of Michigan’s official network of recognized Recovery Community Organizations. MARCO membership connects you to statewide advocacy, peer-led leadership, organizational support, and a community of RCOs committed to strengthening recovery across the state.
Certified Membership: For fully qualified RCOs
Affiliate Membership: For supportive partners
Emerging RCO Pathway: For groups developing into RCOs

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Starting an RCO in Your Community

Recovery Community Organizations are built by people in recovery, families, and community members who see a need and decide to step forward.

If you’re interested in starting an RCO, MARCO can help you:

  • Understand the RCO model
  • Clarify your mission, vision, and community focus
  • Build a strong peer-led board
  • Navigate nonprofit formation
  • Explore program models and recovery support services
  • Connect with established RCO leaders across Michigan
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Capacity Building for Strong, Peer-Led Organizations

Recovery Community Organizations play a vital role in Michigan’s recovery ecosystem and strong organizations need strong foundations. MARCO provides tools, guidance, and technical assistance to help RCOs grow their leadership, strengthen operations, and plan for the future. As we build out our statewide resource network, we’re beginning with core supports that help RCOs thrive.

Leadership

Guidance and tools for building strong, peer-led governance structures rooted in lived experience.

Sustainability

Support for securing resources, diversifying funding, and building long-term organizational stability.

Strategy

Frameworks that help RCOs define priorities, measure progress, and grow intentionally.

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