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Gratitude for Life

Dr. Joel Wong is the chairman of Indiana University Bloomington's Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology and Director of UI's Gratitude Interventions and Practices Lab. Dedicated to building communities of grateful people around the world, Dr. Wong shares best practices and the proven benefits of gratitude in three short courses: 1. Principles of an Abundance Mindset 2. Principles of a Gift Mindset 3. Principle of Contentment

Low Income Housing Tax Credits

How to use Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) to fund construction or renovation of larger residential recovery facilities. Explains how the IRS allocates credits to state housing finance agencies, how developers compete for them through each state's Qualified Allocation Plan, and what kind of organization is positioned to use them.

R.H. Guide/Handbook & Templates

Webinar

PAX Tools for New Beginnings to Inspire a Stronger Tomorrow

Learn how PAX Tools for New Beginnings uses evidence-based, trauma-informed strategies to support women in recovery and strengthen relationships with their children and families. This webinar explores practical approaches for building self-awareness, self-regulation, communication, and relationship skills that can be integrated into everyday recovery settings and carried into the home and family environment.

How to Raise Funds

Learn how to develop an effective fundraising plan for a recovery house based on your organization’s needs, resources, and capacity. This guide covers setting fundraising goals, evaluating your donor base, selecting and budgeting for fundraising activities, engaging supporters, and building lasting donor relationships, with examples and resources to help put your plan into action.

Trauma Informed Care in Rural Recovery Housing

This course provides an overview of trauma-informed care is and how trauma can impact a person. By implementing trauma-informed care in your rural recovery house setting you can help residents better manage their outcomes and build recovery capital.

Conduct a Needs Assessment

A methodology and resource list for assessing what your rural community actually needs before you develop recovery housing. Covers zoning, service availability, employment opportunities, local sources of support, and public attitudes including NIMBYism and stigma — with attention to running an assessment when resources are limited.

Webinar

Enhancing Recovery Housing Financial Stability & Resiliency

All recovery residences face significant funding challenges, particularly those in rural areas. Fortunately, new tools and strategies are now available to assist you, several of which are discussed in this video of the Fletcher Group’s November 6, 2025 webinar presented by Fletcher Group CEO Dave Johnson and Fletcher Group Health Economist Madison Ashworth.

A New Path Forward: Harnessing the Benefits of Relational Employment for Those in Recovery

Rob and Diane Perez of DV8 Kitchen in Lexington, KY, partner with the Fletcher Group RCOE to bring you this eye-opening course on transforming your business model from transactional to relational. Rob shares his journey as a business owner with all the rules, to a business owner who breaks barriers to develop healthy employer and employee relationships, which he credits for making DV8 Kitchen a national top 40 restaurant on Yelp.

Introducing the Qualified Allocation Plan

An introduction to the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), the state-level rulebook governing how Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are awarded. Explains why the allocation process shifts each year and how organizations can navigate it to fund recovery housing capital development, where budgets are tight and margins thin.

Webinar

Built to Last: Financial Sustainability for Recovery Homes, with Insights on Rural Recovery Experiences

Drawing on findings from the Recovery Housing Sustainability (RHS) Research Project, this presentation examines the financial and operational challenges that shape the long-term viability of recovery residences. Presenters will introduce the Recovery Housing Sustainability Toolkit and its adapted Business Model Canvas as practical tools for financial planning and organizational decision-making, illustrating how research is being translated into real-world support for operators. The session also spotlights the distinct strengths and challenges facing rural recovery homes, offering a grounded perspective on sustainability across diverse communities.

Optimizing Success: Best Practices to Serve Your Recovery House's Alumni

Alumni programs create a network of current and future support for your rural recovery house. Graduates can help current residents navigate their recovery journey, including providing potential opportunities for mentoring or employment. So, it’s important for recovery house owners and operators to remain active and engaged with former residents. This course provides four best practices for building your alumni network. Action plan templates are included for download.