Strengthening Recovery Through Shared Learning

BCARA’s Community of Practice (CoP) connects recovery professionals to strengthen care through leadership, knowledge, and community. Together, we learn, share what works, and build skills to better support individuals and families.

What is a Community of Practice

A CoP is a group of people committed to improving their work through ongoing connection. It’s not one-time training—it’s relationship-based, reflective, and sustained. CoPs foster practical learning, collaborative problem-solving, and the exchange of evidence and real-world experience.

Why it matters in addiction recovery

Recovery services are complex and deeply human. People enter programs carrying stories of hurt, stigma, and trauma. A strong CoP helps teams and leaders build consistent, compassionate practices across diverse settings while staying responsive to community needs.

How BCARA’s CoP supports recovery

Leadership, Knowledge, and Community are at the heart of our approach:

Leadership:

Strengthening leadership at every level with clarity, humility, and accountability.

Knowledge:

Sharing evidence, promising practices, and lived experience insights to inform practical approaches.

Community:

Building sector-wide connections for peer support and shared responsibility for better care.

What to Expect

Facilitated sessions focused on real-world challenges, opportunities to share tools and lessons learned, and ongoing relationship-building. Themes include self-compassion, relational practice, anti-stigma practices, crisis support, and service culture.

Join Us

Help shape BCARA’s sector-level CoP by joining BCARA and contributing to collaborative work that informs policy and practice. Not a member yet? Connect with us for resources and explore membership when ready.