This practical book by Mark Lefebvre shows communities how to become 'recovery-ready' places that help people heal from addiction. The book teaches that addiction affects entire communities, not just individuals, so whole neighborhoods need to work together to create safe, supportive environments. It provides a step-by-step framework that any community can use to check how well they support recovery and make improvements.
The guide covers important topics like designing recovery-friendly spaces, getting different organizations to work together, using trauma-informed care, and including people with lived experience as leaders. The book emphasizes that healing happens best when communities take collective action, share leadership with those who have experienced addiction, and focus on changing systems rather than just treating individuals. It's designed for community leaders, nonprofit workers, healthcare systems, and regular citizens who want to build long-term support for recovery in their area.
Instead of just reacting to addiction crises, this approach helps communities create proactive, sustainable support rooted in compassion and accountability.