Sec. 304. Building communities of recovery
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In this section, the term recovery community organization means an independent nonprofit organization that— mobilizes resources within and outside of the recovery community to increase the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery from substance use disorders; and is wholly or principally governed by people in recovery for substance use disorders who reflect the community served. The ONDCP Recovery Branch, in consultation with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, may award grants to recovery community organizations to enable such organizations to develop, expand, and enhance recovery services.
The ONDCP Recovery Branch may not award a grant under this section in an amount that exceeds $200,000. The Federal share of the costs of a program funded by a grant under this section may not exceed 50 percent. Grants awarded under subsection (b)— shall be used to develop, expand, and enhance community and statewide recovery support services; and may be used to— advocate for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders; build connections between recovery networks, between recovery community organizations, and with other recovery support services, including— substance use disorder treatment programs and systems; providers of mental health services; primary care providers; the criminal justice system; employers; housing services; child welfare agencies; and other recovery support services that facilitate recovery from substance use disorders; reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorders; conduct public education and outreach on issues relating to substance use disorders and recovery, including— how to identify the signs of addiction; the resources that are available for individuals struggling with addiction; the resources that are available to help support individuals in recovery; and information on the medical consequences of substance use disorders, including neonatal abstinence syndrome and potential infection with human immunodeficiency virus and viral hepatitis; and carry out other activities that strengthen the network of community support for individuals in recovery.
The ONDCP Recovery Branch shall establish a resource center to provide technical assistance to recipients of grants under this section and to provide information to individuals seeking to support people in recovery from substance use disorders. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $5,700,000 in fiscal year 2016 and each of the 3 succeeding fiscal years.