Revive Recovery Resource Center
Why are you nominating this team?
Response #1:
"I nominated Revive because I have experienced firsthand the impact of their work. At a time in my life when I was new to the Nashua area and just beginning my journey in recovery, Revive provided me with a safe, welcoming space where I could grow and rebuild. They didn’t just offer support—they helped me take the next steps in my life, including guiding me toward obtaining my CRSW.
Even today, I continue to witness the impact of Revive’s work. While I may not be utilizing services in the same way, I still see the daily wins and transformations—both through my fiancé, who serves as Revive’s Director of Operations, and through the many people in my life who have been positively affected by their mission.
Revive’s work goes far beyond individual success stories. Their commitment to meeting people where they are, reducing barriers, and creating real opportunities for growth has touched countless lives in our community. I truly believe that recognizing them with this award would not only honor their dedication, but also reinforce that their hard work is seen, valued, and deeply appreciated by the community they serve."
Response #2:
"The Revive team exemplifies the spirit and intent of the Outstanding Team of the Year Award through their sustained, collaborative, and deeply impactful work across New Hampshire’s substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery continuum of care. As a long-standing and valued partner within the HCSARC team and a cornerstone of the Nashua recovery community, Revive has consistently demonstrated excellence in peer-based recovery support, system collaboration, and community responsiveness. Their work reflects a strong commitment to meeting individuals where they are and walking alongside them throughout every stage of their recovery journey.
A defining element of Revive’s impact is their embedded presence within multiple recovery court systems, including their longstanding partnership with the Nashua Recovery Court and more recent ongoing collaboration with the Hills South Recovery Court over the past five years. Team members, including Marshall and Carolyn, serve in peer support roles on recovery court teams, where they bring compassion, lived experience, clinical insight, and unwavering encouragement to participants navigating complex systems of accountability and recovery. Their ability to educate multidisciplinary teams on recovery principles and prevention strategies further strengthens the effectiveness of these programs and enhances coordinated care for justice-involved individuals.
Beyond recovery court settings, Revive has extended its reach into community re-entry work at the House of Corrections in Manchester, providing consistent weekly peer support to individuals during incarceration and as they transition back into the community. Their ongoing involvement with SSANA and harm reduction initiatives has also contributed to broader community impact, aligning with statewide efforts that have supported year-over-year reductions in overdoses and overdose deaths. This combination of prevention, harm reduction, and re-entry support demonstrates a comprehensive approach to addressing substance use disorder at multiple intervention points.
Equally notable is Revive’s exceptional role as a community partner defined by responsiveness, generosity, and collaboration. In the wake of the loss of 440, Revive immediately opened their space to GNMH staff and clients, ensuring continuity of substance use disorder and recovery court services without hesitation or delay. This willingness to assess community needs and act decisively—without concern for logistical barriers—reflects a rare level of commitment to service integration and system stability. Across all aspects of their work, Revive consistently models what it means to be an innovative, compassionate, and solutions-oriented partner, making them a clear example of excellence within New Hampshire’s recovery-oriented system of care."
Biography:
Revive Recovery Resource Center is a nonprofit organization grounded in a holistic, person-centered approach to recovery—meeting individuals where they are and walking alongside them at every stage of their journey. The Revive team is made up of dedicated peer recovery support specialists who bring lived experience, professional skill, and deep compassion into every space they serve.
This team operates across multiple realms of recovery, including harm reduction, community-based support, and the criminal justice system. Revive staff work closely with treatment courts, recovery courts, and the Young Adult Court in Hillsborough County, providing consistent, relationship-driven support both in the community and behind the walls. Their work focuses on bridging critical gaps in services, reducing barriers to access, and ensuring that individuals—especially those with high needs and high barriers—are not left behind.
Comprised of 12 core staff members, the Revive team consistently demonstrates that impact is not about size, but about commitment, innovation, and heart. They show up daily in some of New Hampshire’s most populated cities, supporting the state’s most vulnerable populations with dignity and respect. What sets this team apart is not only their presence, but their responsiveness—when they identify a gap in the system, they take action. This has led to the development of innovative programs, including the creation of New Hampshire’s first disability-accessible 3.1 recovery housing for women with 18-beds by the end of 2026, further expanding safe, supportive housing options.
Revive is also committed to strengthening the recovery workforce. The organization trains peer recovery specialists and actively builds pathways for individuals with lived experience to step into leadership roles. Many members of the team were once participants themselves, and now use their experiences to guide, mentor, and inspire others. This lived expertise fuels a level of authenticity, trust, and passion that defines Revive as a true grassroots organization.
The Revive team embodies the core values of recovery: resilience, connection, and hope. Their unwavering dedication to compassionate service, their innovative approach to addressing systemic barriers, and their commitment to uplifting others make them a powerful force in New Hampshire’s recovery community. For these reasons, Revive Recovery Resource Center is a standout candidate for the Outstanding Team of the Year Award.