Floridians For Recovery

Floridians For Recovery FFR leads the Florida recovery movement by giving a voice to people in or seeking recovery

Coming together and elevating voices
05/12/2026

Coming together and elevating voices

05/06/2026

Here's the FLASH schedule for the week. WOUND CARE IS TONIGHT! Please arrive early to make sure you can be seen by the doctor. See you there!

05/04/2026

Join Coach Scott Cochran, Jeff Breedlove, and the AARA Board of Directors and Board of Governors

Join the American Addiction Recovery Association Supporters List

CLICK HERE: https://forms.gle/9hR4ePDhG2BY2jDf8

Family members, peers with lived experience, clinical professionals, law enforcement, business leaders, Faith leaders, education leaders, and elected officials - united together to find commonsense solutions, to support unity policies, and advocate for increased funding

AARA supports a whole of government and whole of community approach as AARA leads to save lives, restore families, and strengthen communities across the United States

AARA is working in neighborhoods and State Capitols across the United States and in Washington D.C. because America Recovers In Communities

Let’s Eliminate The Whisper

What does your wellness look like?Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to look one way.It might be a walk outs...
05/04/2026

What does your wellness look like?

Taking care of your mental health doesn’t have to look one way.
It might be a walk outside, quiet time, therapy, prayer, movement, music, or simply taking a pause.

Whatever your path—your wellness matters 💚



Resharing this powerful moment led by Senator Rosalind Osgood 💚Thank you Senator Osgood for your leadership in elevating...
05/02/2026

Resharing this powerful moment led by Senator Rosalind Osgood 💚

Thank you Senator Osgood for your leadership in elevating mental health and showing up for our communities. Together, we continue to break stigma and expand access to support.

Mental Health Awareness Month reminder: mental health matters, every single day.Take a moment to check in with yourself ...
05/02/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month reminder: mental health matters, every single day.

Take a moment to check in with yourself and with those around you. Some days are tough, some are tougher, and all of them are part of being human.

You are not alone. Support is here. Recovery is possible. 💚

🎉Kick Off the Summit with Us!Join us for an energizing Kick-Off Reception to launch the Summit in style! Connect with fe...
05/01/2026

🎉Kick Off the Summit with Us!

Join us for an energizing Kick-Off Reception to launch the Summit in style! Connect with fellow attendees, enjoy delicious food, sip on refreshing mocktails, and take part in a fun, interactive activity designed to spark meaningful conversations from the very start.

This is your chance to build connections, set the tone, and get excited for everything the Summit has to offer.

Don't miss out - register today and be part of the experience!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988634484275?aff=oddtdtcreator

Honoring Senator Darryl Rouson for his continued leadership and unwavering commitment to the recovery community.Thank yo...
04/30/2026

Honoring Senator Darryl Rouson for his continued leadership and unwavering commitment to the recovery community.

Thank you, Senator Rouson, for being a true champion of the recovery movement and for advancing critical legislation that supports fair and thoughtful background screenings for peer specialists. Your work is opening doors, reducing barriers, and creating real opportunities for individuals in recovery to serve, lead, and give back.

Because of your advocacy, more people are able to turn their lived experience into purpose, strengthening our workforce and our communities across Florida.

We are grateful for your voice, your vision, and your dedication to ensuring that recovery is recognized, supported, and accessible for all.


Lawmakers regularly credit Rouson with mentorship and guidance, pointing to his willingness to help shape the next wave of leadership.

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Peer Support! 🎉Floridians for Recovery proudly congratulates Jermaine J. Williams on being n...
04/29/2026

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Peer Support! 🎉

Floridians for Recovery proudly congratulates Jermaine J. Williams on being named Peer Specialist of the Year at NatCon 2026! 👏

Jermaine’s dedication, leadership, and lived experience continue to inspire and uplift individuals and communities across Florida and beyond. His work as a Peer Recovery Specialist reflects the very heart of the recovery movement—hope, resilience, and connection.

We are also proud to recognize Jermaine as a mayoral candidate for Pensacola, bringing the voice of recovery and community leadership into the civic arena. This is what it looks like when lived experience leads to meaningful change.

💬 Join us in celebrating Jermaine and all Peer Specialists making a difference every day.






🔥 FFR Leadership Summit Spotlight 🔥Don’t miss this - register now!www.floridiansforrecovery.orgJeff Breedlove is CEO of ...
04/20/2026

🔥 FFR Leadership Summit Spotlight 🔥

Don’t miss this - register now!
www.floridiansforrecovery.org

Jeff Breedlove is CEO of the American Addiction Recovery Association, a policy advisor on addiction and recovery in Georgia, and counsel to a Georgia General Assembly working group. He has been recognized as a top health care leader in Georgia and received numerous awards for his advocacy, including a gubernatorial proclamation and multiple “Recovery Champion” honors.

He serves on several boards and advisory councils related to addiction recovery and public policy. His previous roles include senior government and policy positions at the state and federal levels, as well as leadership roles in civic and community organizations.

A person in long-term recovery, Jeff is dedicated to sharing his story and advancing peer-led recovery, emphasizing that recovery is real.





This past week we had the opportunity to be a vendor at the NAMI Florida conference 💜
09/22/2025

This past week we had the opportunity to be a vendor at the NAMI Florida conference 💜

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2241 North Monroe Street #1479
Tallahassee, FL
32303

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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