Voices of Recovery San Mateo County (VORSMC) is a nonprofit organization (501c3) founded in 2009, dedicated to advocating for and supporting the recovery community—individuals overcoming drug and/or alcohol addictions. VORSMC believes that hope is a crucial catalyst for recovery, fueled by the leadership, peer support, and personal experiences of those who have triumphed over addiction.
Despite our modest operating budget, VOR has demonstrated remarkable success in helping individuals achieve and maintain recovery through Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP®). WRAP® is an evidence-based program that empowers individuals to understand, pursue, and sustain their wellness and recovery goals. With a team of eight full-time and four part-time employees, VOR includes twelve Certified WRAP® Facilitators, Six Peer Support Specialists, and Seven Advanced Level WRAP® Facilitators who provide support preventing relapse, promoting long-term recovery, and assisting family members impacted by addiction.
Who We Are
Mission
Voices of Recovery San Mateo County (VORSMC) creates peer-led opportunities for education,
wellness, advocacy, and support services for individuals in or in need of long-term recovery from alcohol and other drug addictions, equally sharing these opportunities and support services with
impacted families.
VORSMC coordinates local, state, and federal advocacy efforts. VORSMC will coordinate
efforts with currently established providers, other recovery groups, faith-based organizations, students and interns from the Alcohol and other Drug Studies Programs, and other recovery support organizations.
VORSMC is for everyone seeking and maintaining long-term recovery from their addictions, as well as long-term recovery from being affected by another's addictions, including family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers.
Vision
To create a community where every individual affected by addiction has access to the resources, support, and opportunities needed to achieve and sustain long-term recovery, fostering an inclusive environment and a culture of hope, resilience, and empowerment.
