Reconnected Foundation: Supporting Individuals Seeking Recovery
Established in June 2023, RECONNECTED Foundation (REcovery. CONNECTion. EDucation.) is still a relative newcomer to Eagle County. With a focus on supporting individuals seeking recovery from alcoholism or substance use disorder, this organization has already had a wide impact.
RECONNECTED’s approach is simple: combat isolation with connection. Through peer support, engaging social events, and comprehensive education, the nonprofit empowers individuals to reclaim their lives from addiction. Beginning locally — and with one success story at a time — RECONNECTED is bringing about a world where addiction is recognized as a treatable illness, and where individuals in recovery are celebrated for their strength, resilience, and courage.
June 2023
- ▸RECONNECTED was established with 2 team members
April 2024
- ▸An English-Spanish bilingual and bicultural peer support specialist joined the team
May 2024
- ▸Awarded 2024 Small Nonprofit of the Year by Vail Valley Partnership
October 2024
- ▸An additional peer support specialist was hired to expand services
December 2024
- ▸Another peer support specialist was hired, bringing
the total to 5
18-Month Achievements
- ▸191 referrals received
- ▸82% (or 157 individuals) of those referrals engaged in services
- ▸1,350 lives touched
- ▸157 people engaged in services
- ▸580 one-on-one support sessions
- ▸135 mutual aid meetings
- ▸12 community outreach events
- ▸125 volunteer hours contributed
- ▸13 referral partnerships established with local organizations, including Your Hope Center and Eagle County Jail
- ▸22 individuals referred to higher level of care
