Dolan Research International

06/16/2026

🌈 What did we learn from our LGBTQI+ Listening Sessions? 🏠

The feedback we collected highlights both the strengths of recovery residences and the challenges LGBTQI+ individuals continue to face in recovery housing.

💙 Key findings:
✔️ 100% cited chosen family and peer support as critical to recovery.
✔️ 88% felt staff were adequately trained and supportive.
✔️ 70% felt comfortable disclosing their identity.

⚠️ Challenges identified:
▪️ 75% reported experiencing discrimination or microaggressions.
▪️ Significant gaps remain in LGBTQI+-specific resources and services.
▪️ Wait times for LGBTQI+-specific supports ranged from 4–7 months.
▪️ Concerns around gendered spaces, inconsistent rules, and cultural stigma were also discussed.

The most common themes included chosen family, pronoun respect, staff competency, discrimination, gender-inclusive spaces, and access to resources.

These findings underscore the importance of LGBTQI+-specific recovery residences. While many participants shared positive experiences, the data shows a clear need for recovery environments intentionally designed to provide affirming support, culturally responsive services, and a true sense of belonging. Everyone deserves a recovery home where they feel safe, respected, and supported.

06/10/2026

Join us for our Rainbow Garden Party on June 26th from 5:30–9:30 PM, an inspiring and impactful evening dedicated to expanding inclusive recovery support in our community.

04/22/2026

Training Supervisors today and gifted with this sweet table sign. 😭🙌🏽💜 Thank youuuu Scott!

04/17/2026

Are you looking for Maryland RPS recertification training?

Well! Look no further. We have a few spots left for next week's IN PERSON Coachervision!

Sign up here...

Behavioral Health Training for Counselors, Peers, Recovery Coaches, and YOU! Specializing in Addiction Recovery, LGBTQ Inclusion, and Emotional Fitness.

04/16/2026

Grateful for the conversations at the Tuerk Conference on Addiction Treatment 💜

A special thank you to Andrew Thurn and Jackson Carter from First State Alliance of Recovery Residences for spending so much time with me at the booth - it meant a lot to share the day together.

And thank you to everyone who stopped by and took a moment to see your work differently with us.

These conversations (and HUGS!!) stay with us long after the conference ends.

04/14/2026

We’re heading to the Tuerk Conference on Addiction Treatment tomorrow!

Dolan Research International is proud to be a Silver Sponsor, and we’re excited to connect with so many people doing important work in mental health and recovery.

If you’ll be there, come visit us and take a moment to see your work differently 💜

NCADD Maryland First State Alliance of Recovery Residences

04/13/2026

We’ll be at

Proud to be a Silver Sponsor of a conference that brings together people doing the work that matters most.

Stop by and See Your Work Differently

04/12/2026

🎉 It’s happening — the Delaware Recovery Coach Program is coming! 🎉

FSARR is excited to announce the launch of the Delaware Recovery Coach Program, a new pilot initiative in partnership with Dolan Research International. This program will support a pilot cohort of peer support professionals and strengthen Delaware’s recovery workforce from the ground up.

Through this initiative, we will:
• Build Workforce Competence
Deliver targeted, applied training to build CPRS-aligned knowledge, recovery coaching skills, and exam readiness.

• Advance Equity & Inclusion
Equip peers to provide culturally responsive, recovery-affirming support to individuals across diverse communities and pathways.

• Support Professional Advancement
Offer CE-eligible training aligned with state credentialing requirements and professional standards.

• Ensure Measurable Impact
Use a structured evaluation framework to assess knowledge gains, implementation readiness, and longer-term outcomes.

• Establish Sustainability
Train FSARR staff in the Dolan Recovery Coach Pathway model to support future cohorts and ongoing workforce development.

This program represents a major step forward in strengthening peer support, investing in the workforce, and expanding access to high-quality recovery services across Delaware.

📣 More details on cohort timelines and participation coming soon — stay tuned!

04/12/2026

This work is about people. About recovery. About building systems that actually support long-term well-being.

That’s why we’re proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the 38th Annual Tuerk Conference on Addiction Treatment.

If you’re joining us in Baltimore, stop by and connect. We’d love to meet you and invite you to see your work differently.

First State Alliance of Recovery Residences

03/26/2026

Congratulations Supervisors!! You all rocked it in this week’s Coachervision! Proud to be on the journey with you all.