Connecting Appalachians who are in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) with quality jobs is key to both long-term recovery and regional economic growth.
That’s why we’ve awarded more than $11M to 32 recovery-to-work projects through our Investments Supporting Partnerships in Recovery Ecosystems (INSPIRE) Initiative. 🌟
The funding will help organizations in nine states address workforce gaps and economic challenges due to the impact of SUD.
Since 2021, we’ve invested nearly $66M in 200 recovery-to-work projects. And we’re seeing positive change! According to data from our latest Diseases of Despair report, from 2021 to 2023, the overall diseases of despair mortality rate decreased nearly 10 percent in the Appalachian Region.