Minnesota Recovery Connection’s top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of the recovery community, and we have been closely monitoring updates and information from the

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As a precautionary measure to mitigate the risk of exposure to COVID-19, MRC is suspending all volunteer shifts beginning March 18 until further notice.

Our volunteers are extremely dedicated to strengthening the recovery community and we could not sustain our operations without them. We know, however, that sacrificing the valuable support of our volunteers in the short term may be one of the best things we can do for the long-term health of our community. We expect to resume volunteer operations in April, and we will provide regular updates as the facts and situation around COVID-19 continue to evolve.

Additionally, MRC is making the following adjustments until further notice, effective March 18:

MRC offices are closed for onsite services until further notice. We are converting all recovery support services to phone delivery.

Providing 1:1 peer recovery support services over the phone. If you would like to make a phone appointment for 1:1 recovery support, please call 612-584-4158 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ';document.getElementById('cloak4d46b77fb40ac7ccc466608e5e0c89c9').innerHTML += ''+addy_text4d46b77fb40ac7ccc466608e5e0c89c9+'<\/a>'; and request to make an appointment with a Recovery Navigator.

Providing recovery navigation services via the phone or email. If you need help navigating resources to support your recovery, from housing and employment to treatment assessments and more, you can connect with one of our Recovery Navigators or Peer Recovery Specialists by calling 612-584-4158 or emailingThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..';document.getElementById('cloakf6366390ccb7a06387d48561d805c211').innerHTML += ''+addy_textf6366390ccb7a06387d48561d805c211+'<\/a>';

Converting all group meetings to phone meetings. This includes All Recovery Meetings. Please see our schedule of group recovery meetings and remote participation options.

Reducing our office hours to 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. This is a slight reduction in office hours to accommodate our staff who need to work from home for

health or child care reasons. MRC will maintain a reduced onsite staffing level to accommodate Telephone Recovery Support calls.

Implementing extra safety and sanitation efforts inside our offices and homes. We encourage everyone to follow the precautions and steps recommended by the MN Department of Health and CDC.

If you need to complete volunteer hours to maintain a service requirement, please contact Midori Sakamoto atThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.';document.getElementById('cloak47662acf10bc1c04f579a941b96a56e6').innerHTML += ''+addy_text47662acf10bc1c04f579a941b96a56e6+'<\/a>'; . It may be possible for you to complete online training opportunities to fulfill some volunteer service requirements.