About

HRC

Founded in 2020

Who we are

Hillsborough Recovery Coalition is a non-profit Recovery Community Organization that provides peer support services, outreach, and advocacy to promote long-term recovery for individuals and families affected by substance use and co-occurring disorders. We aim to open the door of recovery to people facing stigma, prejudice, or discrimination through advocacy, community education, and peer services. We envision a future where everyone affected by substance use and co-occurring disorders finds recovery and is part of a community free from stigma and discrimination.

HRC follows key principles including the development and use of peers, supporting multiple pathways of recovery and harm reduction, providing trauma-informed services, and collaborating with other community organizations, religious groups, government agencies, and healthcare providers who share our values.

Our peers support and educate on the multiple pathways of recovery, allowing each individual the power to make informed choices to fit their unique journey towards recovery.

We are committed to offering a supportive, non-judgmental environment that empowers each person to find their own way.

Our Mission

Opening the door of recovery to all persons struggling with substance use or co-occurring conditions through advocacy, community education and organizing, and peer services.

HRC supports all persons struggling with substance use and mental health disorders; however, we give special attention to persons who, because of seemingly insurmountable barriers resulting from stigma, prejudice, or discrimination are often denied the opportunity to embrace recovery.

What is Peer Support?

Peer support specialists have a unique asset - personal experience. Peers are able to offer support, guidance, and hope by using their own experiences as people in recovery from a mental health condition, substance use disorder, or both.

By fostering shared understanding, respect and mutual empowerment, peers help individuals stay engaged with their recovery process to increase the chances of long-term recovery. Peer support is a highly effective non-clinical approach to sustainable recovery focused on whole-person wellness. With transparency, collective recovery planning and a strength-based approach, individuals are able to find their personal path of recovery.

HRC is organized for the following purposes:

Assist individuals and their families to obtain, maintain, and sustain their pathway to recovery.
Assist individuals in finding a pathway to recovery that works for them.
Provide non-clinical support services to individuals and families in recovery.
Provide telephone recovery support to individuals and families.
Provide recovery coaching for individuals and families.
Provide peer-to-peer support to individuals in recovery.
Assist individuals to find new outlets in recovery through community-oriented recreation.
Educate the public about the process of recovery through public awareness events.
Educate the public about prevention through public awareness events.
Provide a safe space where individuals in recovery can find wellness and recovery support.