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A Partnership Built for Change M-ROCC partners with FRP to support parents through addiction recovery

Serving the community In 2013, two years after M-ROCC was founded, they received a grant that allowed them to expand their reach.They now provide technical assistance for clients who own or operate supportive housing and treatment centers.They’re also a central point for recovery-focused policy advocacy activities, hoping to generate awareness and funding to change the state of addiction recovery. M-ROCC works with their supportive housing affiliates to maintain standards for the recovery community. Part of the process involves an inspection of each recovery house that looks at organizational standards, fiscal management, the house location, as well as operational, recovery support and property standards.

Entering into the business of addiction treatment is a big endeavor. When planning to start and maintain a recovery house, it can be tough to know where to start. “The big question I get asked is how to tap into state funding,” says Carlos Hardy, CEO and founder of Maryland Recovery Organization Connecting Community (M-ROCC). “I help them understand what state mandates are for public services.” Hardy works with various programs across Baltimore, hoping to advocate and support anyone dealing with addiction so they can improve their wellness and sustain recovery. His organization partners with other programs across the city to build a strong network of support for every patient.

“I hope to make lasting change for Baltimore.” -Carlos Hardy CEO and founder Maryland Recovery Organization Connecting Community

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