NARR Recovery Residence Provider Learning Community
Wednesday, August 16th 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Eastern
August Presentation
NARR Code of Ethics
Today’s presentation will cover the highlights and key concepts of the first 5 elements of the NARR Code of Ethics.
Operators and staff of residences certified as meeting NARR standards shall value and respect each resident and put each individual’s recovery strengths and needs at the forefront of all decision-making. To meet this obligation, we adhere to the following principles:
- Assess each potential resident’s strengths and needs, and determine whether the level of support available within the residence is appropriate. Provide assistance to the residents with appropriate referrals.
- Value diversity and non-discrimination.
- Provide a safe, homelike environment that meets NARR Standards
- Maintain an alcohol- and illicit-drug-free environment.
- Honor individuals’ rights to choose their recovery paths within the parameters defined by the residence organization.
Special guest Laarni Mccarver
Laarni McCarver is the Alumni Coordinator of Acceptance Recovery Center. She is often the residents’ preferred point of contact, as she invites connection in a profound and impactful way. As the Alumni Coordinator, Laarni walks next to our residents as they begin transitioning back into the community.
Laarni previously served as the President on the board of the Georgia Association of Recovery Residences (GARR). She was also chosen to participate in the Georgia Recovers Campaign to help bring awareness to recovery and end the stigma surrounding addiction. She also recently earned her Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC-I) credential in May 2023.
Laarni served as a medic in the US Army and has prior certifications as a paramedic and a phlebotomist. She loves to help others and is always willing to assist wherever she is needed.
Laarni battled a 17-year addiction and has been in recovery from active addiction since March 25, 2011.
Learning Community announcement
Please welcome Brandy Anderson as the new producer and host for our Learning Community webinar series.
Brandy is the founder and CEO of Acceptance Recovery Center in Athens GA, and one of NARR’s newest Board Members. She is a heartfelt dynamo with a vision and a dream. She is developing them both into a revolutionary recovery movement. Working in the addiction field since 2011, Brandy has continually demonstrated exceptional versatility and a sincere desire to be of service to people who struggle with Substance Use Disorders.
Brandy has been in recovery since 2009 and she realized her dream of opening the Acceptance Recovery Center in 2015. As a queer woman who has faced her addiction battles head-on and emerged victorious, she is specially equipped with insight and understanding to lead others into the light.
Your participation in today’s discussion will be most welcome, whether you’re a new operator, an experienced one, a volunteer, or just interested in learning more about best practices.
Volunteer to be a featured presenter! What do you do well? Have a best practice to recommend? What can we learn from you – perhaps one or more solutions to common challenges? Click HERE to complete a NARR Recovery Residence Provider Learning Community Session Proposal.
Previous Learning Community sessions’ resource materials and recordings are available HERE and the COVID-19 sessions are HERE.
Registering for NARR’s monthly call-in events
NARR hosts two monthly national web-based events. Both are open to anyone, but you must register for each series. Here’s how:
Monthly Open Call, 11:00 – noon EST, first Friday each month
The monthly call is open to all. The meeting is a chance to learn about recent developments in the recovery housing field, but is devoted mostly to your questions and challenges. We welcome your questions and news updates about operations, policies, standards, ethical issues and other matters of concern.
To register for the Friday Open Call series, click here.
Monthly Learning Community event: 3:30 – 5:00 PM EST, second Wednesday of each month
This event is dedicated primarily to showcasing and discussing best practices for the operation of recovery residences. Each session usually begins with a short guest presentation, followed by participant discussion.
To register for the Wednesday Learning Community series, click here.
Both of these monthly events are hosted on Zoom. You will receive an email before the call with a unique link that will let you access the event, instructions about dialing in, etc. Note that, if you want to be able to speak on the call, you will need to connect using the link provided to you in the email. if you connect using only the phone number, you will be in listen-only mode.
