
PARTNER WITH OCAAR

If you share in our mission, let's join forces to make a positive change in Ohio!
OCAAR is dedicated to supporting individuals in and seeking recovery, family members, friends, and anyone impacted by the disease of addiction.
Our goal is to reduce stigma and eliminate discrimination through social change. Our staff, Board of Directors, and volunteers are passionate and committed to changing the way Ohioans see and treat substance abuse disorder. Our program areas are advocacy work, educational outreach, and supporting recovery services.
Please contact us directly if you have ideas that could make a difference.
Current Opportunities
OCAAR is looking for partners to help to make April's Recover Out Loud a continuing success. Email us directly to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

Many hands make light work.
RECOVERING PEOPLES CONVENTION
September 2025
Join Ohio Citizen Advocates for Addiction Recovery for our second annual Recovering People's Convention. This convention will a space for Ohio's recovery community to gather and set the agenda for recovery-oriented policy in the state. This will be a free and interactive day filled with policy and advocacy discussions. All recovery advocates are welcome and you do not need any prior advocacy experience to attend. If your organization is interested in sponsoring this event, sponsor levels can be found through the red Sponsorship Packet button below. To sponsor the event, please email Molly O'Neill at moneill@oca-ohio.org.
Presenting Sponsor
Fifth Third Bank
Join us for the 4th Annual Recover Out Loud held this year at the Columbus Zoo African Events Center on April 16th at 11am. Each year we celebrate the champions in recovery by awarding a national and statewide Champion in Recovery.
This year, we have the added special option for attendees to spend the day at the world-renowned Columbus Zoo & Aquarium! Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Fifth Third Bank for their generous contribution.
OCAAR LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Peers are transforming mental health, substance use, and reentry by focusing on empowerment, mutual support, and holistic care. Their efforts improve outcomes, foster well-being, and highlight the need to expand the peer workforce across systems.
To ensure recovery models truly serve those in need, peers must lead the way. Their lived experience uniquely positions them to shape system integration, build collaboration, and address resistance to peer support.
OCAAR's Transformational Leadership Training equips peers with the skills to drive systemic change and embed peer support into mental health, substance use, and reentry practices. This comprehensive leadership training program that is offered every year and taught be national experts.
Interested in becoming a part of this program as a parter? Is workforce development a pillar in your organizations community efforts? Reach out to us today and let's talk!
Thank you to ALL our sponsors!








