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

This critical examination ensures that every house approved by M-ROCC can achieve its highest potential and provide excellent services to recovery patients. Hardy understands the treatment needs of those battling addiction because he has been in long-term recovery himself since 1993. He’s served in a range of leadership roles, working for Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems and serving as a director with Light Street Housing Corporation. His radio show “Beyond the Wire” discusses the misrepresented narrative of Baltimore portrayed in the media and offers a fuller perspective on the city. “I hope to make lasting change for Baltimore. I’ve committed my life to it,” he says.

Doing it right “Family Recovery Program is a great example of how you do this thing right,” Hardy says, talking about FRP’s efforts to grow the recovery community and help expand access to resources. “Their focus is on family reunification.That’s the driving force behind everyone who works there.” FRP partners with M-ROCC to provide a holistic treatment that aids clients in all aspects of their lives. Hardy works closely with Dr. Jocelyn Gainers, executive director of FRP, to bring superior recovery options to Baltimore. “A lot of the time, centers throw up their hands and say this is the best we can do. Family Recovery Program proves there’s no limit to how much a treatment center can do for their clients,” says Hardy. “They go above and beyond for every patient and the community as a whole.”

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.

“Their focus is on family reunification.” -Carlos Hardy

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

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