The mission of MARCO is to educate, advocate, and mobilize resources to grow the community-based recovery movement across Minnesota. MARCO does this through: Mentorship and Professional Development: Through collaboration with its members and partners, MARCO mentors and supports emerging, new and established organizations to promote the growth, sustainability, and fidelity of RCOs throughout Minnesota. Public Education: MARCO raises awareness about Substance Use Disorder and substance use issues and promotes a recovery-oriented system of care through public events and activities.Advocacy: MARCO educates policymakers on substance use and recovery issues and promotes the fidelity of the community-based RCO model across the continuum of care. MARCO represents the interests of RCOs by participating in state policy discussions, advisory boards, commissions, and other forums.

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