Association of Recovery Schools (ARS)

05/28/2026

What an amazing lineup we have for Denver!

05/14/2026

Our Board Chair rocking his brand new ARS SnapBack. It’s always fun to wear ARS gear, especially at conferences. To buy your apparel visit: https://fullcourtcustomapparel.chipply.com/ars/?action=viewall

05/14/2026

From our friends at Faces & Voices of Recovery: Young adults and peers with lived experience in the criminal legal system to help design a new program focused on mental health, substance use, and overdose prevention.

This project, called e-ConnectYA, will be offered through a national job training program and is designed to connect young adults to support in ways that feel relevant and useful.

Over the next five years, we’ll test it at six sites across the country to see if it helps young adults access treatment, find and keep jobs, and successfully transition back into their communities after detention. We’ll also learn how to make the program work well and expand it to other places.

We are starting a Community Advisory Board to help create e-ConnectYA. The Board will be made up of young adults ages 18–29 who have had past substance use issues and criminal legal system involvement. The Board will also include peers (ages 18+) who currently work with young adults with these experiences. If either of these apply to you—or both—we encourage you to consider joining!

As a member, you’ll:

· Join 8 virtual meetings in the first year (each meeting about 2 hours long)

Join 2 virtual meetings each year after (Years 2-5) (each meeting about 2 hours long)

· Provide feedback on materials between meetings

· Be compensated for your time ($50 per hour)

Your experiences and perspectives will directly shape how this program works.

05/13/2026

There are AMAZING things that happen in North Carolina because of Mary. We are so grateful that you are a part of the ARS Board of Directors.

05/07/2026

Register. It’s Free!

🌱 Awareness matters, especially for youth in recovery.

🗓️ May 12, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CST
🎤 Presenters: Dr. Andy Finch, Peabody College, Morgan Thompson, and Rachelle Gardner
👉🏾 Reserve your Spot: www.CARSRecovery.org/Events

Recovery high schools and adolescent recovery support services improve engagement and long-term outcomes, yet many families, schools, and communities don’t know if they exist or how to access them. This webinar supports the Association of Recovery Schools (ARS)’s broader effort to increase awareness through outreach, shared resources, and connection. 💚🎓

05/07/2026

We cannot think of a better keynote speaker for the first day of the conference. Not only is Andrew a dynamic speaker, but he is a direct product of what each of the 3 sister organizations support. He was a member of an APG, a graduate of a recovery high school, and was a part of a collegiate recovery program. His experience in all 3 has lead him back to Houston’s longest running recovery high school to serve as their Clinical Director. If you haven’t registered already, being able to catch Andrew share and inspire is definitely a reason to. See you all in Denver.

05/06/2026

Wow! It would be amazing if every Governor of every state recognized and celebrated the importance of recovery high schools.

Last Friday was a history-making day for Hope Academy.

Indiana’s only recovery high school was recognized with a proclamation from the office of the governor of the state of Indiana, officially declaring April 30, 2026, as Hope Academy Day in recognition of 20 years of supporting students in recovery.

Moments like this give us a chance to reflect on what really matters—the students. Nearly 1,000 young people have walked through our doors since 2006, putting in the work to stay sober, stay on track, and graduate.

We’re grateful for the support that makes this work possible, and for the opportunity to keep showing up for young people who need something different to succeed.

Thank you to Governor Braun for the proclamation and for taking the time to visit with our students.

04/30/2026

Our AMAZING Board Member, Cody Nagle, will be presenting at this Conference. Thank you for fighting and advocating for those looking for another chance.

New Fair Chance Act protections are coming—are you ready?

Join us for a FREE training on Washington's new Fair Chance Act and learn how you can support fair access to employment for people with arrest or conviction histories.

This training is open to attorneys, reentry professionals, service providers and anyone who works directly with impacted communities.

Learn more and register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/Ey_CfK_ta0KvrYcUPtQH1g2

04/30/2026

Announcing deadline extension!

You now have until May 25th, 2026 to submit your proposal for NCARS. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your work, exchange ideas, and connect with others advancing recovery science.

We’re looking forward to bringing this community together in September, hope to see your submission!
Submit here: https://redcap.link/2026NCARS

04/29/2026

We are super excited to partner with Center for Addiction Recovery Support (CARS) to offer this amazing Webinar Series starting May 6th, with another on May 12th and finishing on May 14th. Learn from experts from across the country. The registration information is in the below fliers. It's FREE so please pass along to any and all interested parties.

https://www.carsrecovery.org/events