About NARR

Meet the Alliance

National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the availability of well-operated, ethical, and supportive recovery housing across the United States. Established to set and maintain high standards for recovery residences, NARR's goals include ensuring that individuals in recovery have access to safe and recovery-focused living environments that support their journey towards long-term recovery. NARR is a national organization with a unique two-tier organizational structure that combines national reach and influence with state-level knowledge and accountability. We operate in partnership with a network of state-level affiliate organizations which implement NARR’s standards and programs in their states.

NARR's work contributes to a broader understanding of the critical role of residential recovery environments in the recovery process, and actively enhances the quality and availability of recovery residences.

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MISSION

Our mission at NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR RECOVERY RESIDENCES (NARR) is to enhance access to quality recovery residences by setting standards, providing education, and advocating for those in addiction recovery.

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VISION

We envision all persons in recovery from addiction having access to the recovery support they need to live happier, healthier lives. We believe everyone should have a safe, supportive and nurturing home environment in early recovery. NARR values hope, compassion, respect, honesty, responsibility, and fairness.

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ALLIES

NARR works with a variety of partners including federal agencies, national addiction and recovery organizations, our network of state-level recovery housing organizations, and state Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services agencies in pursuit of better and more accessible recovery housing opportunities.

The Standard

The NARR Standard 3.0 is the only nationally recognized standard for quality recovery housing. The NARR Standard provides guidance for certifying recovery residences as effective and safe environments that support each individual’s recovery goals.

  • Implemented in over 30 states

  • Basis for residence certification

  • Over 6,500 certified residences

  • Consumer information and protection

  • Alignment with resident welfare

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People Served

Our History

The National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) was founded in 2011 to fill a void in the field of addiction recovery services. Until then, there were no widely recognized best practices or quality oversight in the operation of recovery housing, which has been in existence since the mid-nineteenth century.  Using input from 48 thought leaders across 12 states, NARR created a uniform language and standards for a wide range of peer-based housing and recovery residences that promote addiction recovery.

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NARR Leadership

Dave Sheridan

Dave Sheridan
Executive Director

Darrell Mitchell

Darrell Mitchell
President

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Chris Edrington
Vice President

Erin Helms

Erin Helms
Secretary

Fred Way

Fred Way
Treasurer

Joel Bagley

Joel Bagley
Board Member

George Braucht

George Braucht
Board Member

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Anthony Grimes
Board Member

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Whitney Lehman
Board Member

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Beth Fisher Sanders
Board Member

Dr. Ashley Stewart alt

Ashley E. Stewart
Board Member

Jeff Van Treese

Jeffery Van Treese
Board Member

Corrie Vilsaint

Corrie Vilsaint
Board Member

Brandy Anderson

Brandy Anderson
Board Member

Susan Blacksher

Susan B. Blacksher
Board Member

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