TESTIMONIALS

What People Are Saying About Us.

"I received a scholarship to the Recovery Coach Academy in June of 2019. It completely changed my life! Today I am a Recovery Coach for Sobriety First Treatment Center, and I get to pay it forward every day! Thank you, Recovery Community Network and the Minnesota Recovery Connection, for the amazing opportunity!"

-Tony DeCristofaro, CPRS

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"I first heard about Recovery Community Network while I was in treatment for substance abuse. They came and explained their services and how I could get involved with them. I signed up a couple weeks later 07/2024 after completing inpatient treatment. I first started as a peer in recovery and eventually started volunteering to help with events. It wasn’t like anything I ever experienced in recovery before. They helped me “in the moment” with barriers that made recovery difficult in the past. I was able to overcome those barriers through resources and support that RCN provided. Peer led support and weekly check- ins helped me prioritize and maintain recovery goals. I’m confident saying RCN has helped me achieve long-term recovery and build relationships with others from my community in recovery!"

-Jake Samsel, Recovery Community Network

"What a fantastic opportunity to be able to learn how to serve others in a space where we have all personally traveled. Understanding the work of a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist puts into perspective how far we truly have come. There is nothing greater than giving back, and this space allows us to do just that!"

-Cynthia Garcia Magallanes, Executive Director, Minnesota Recovery Connection

"RCN has by far the most caring individuals I've met throughout my struggle with addiction. Frank is my most memorable helper in my ongoing struggle."

-Roger Norgren

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"I just want to reach out and say thank you for having an amazing class, Sean was a great instructor. As a case manager I'm thankful to be trained just in case. As someone who recently lost 2 relatives to OD's, I'm thankful this may help stop more families from losing loved ones. I also wanted to add that Sean mentioned a great point about a lot of folks not knowing as much about the Somali culture. I recently did a Somali culture training course and found it to be really helpful as I'm from St. Cloud and never knew much despite growing up with Somali classmates. If you ever offer a training for that I'd love to come to that training as well as I think it's much needed as well! Thank you again!!" 

-Oliver C.

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"RCN has given me a sense of purpose, belonging and the opportunity to help change the lives of others. As a Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS), I've been able to serve my community, especially the Latino community and veterans, who've felt hopeless, begin to believe in themselves again, reconnect with their families, and take steps towards a healthier future."

-Veronica Navarro, Recovery Community Network

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"Since joining RCN, I've felt welcomed and supported by an amazing team. The positive atmosphere and dedication to helping others make it a rewarding place to work."

-Shukri M, Recovery Community Network