ABOUT RAM
Recovery Access Montana (RAM) is a statewide nonprofit building Montana's recovery ecosystem through recovery residence certification, workforce development, and expanded access to peer services and reentry programs. Working with providers, agencies, and communities, we improve outcomes and secure sustainable funding. As Montana's only NARR and DPHHS-recognized certifying organization, we focus on practical solutions for rural access, tribal partnerships, and justice involvement.
OUR MISSION
To champion access to quality, community-based recovery support services in Montana that advance health, social, and economic well-being while facilitating meaningful, long-term recovery.
OUR VISION
RAM envisions a recovery-oriented system of care in Montana where recovery communities thrive, supported by a robust recovery ecosystem. We aim for a future where every individual receiving recovery support services experiences a supportive, resource-rich environment that fosters resilience, personal growth, and long-term recovery.
OUR GOALS
To improve the lives of people in recovery, their families, recovery home operators, and communities across Montana by promoting the widespread recognition that high-quality recovery residences can alleviate health, social, and economic challenges while increasing the probability of achieving lasting, purposeful recovery.
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To engage in outreach and education initiatives for individuals, groups, and communities in order to transform the stigma surrounding addiction across the state and ensure fair and equitable treatment for those who identify as "in recovery."
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
RAM’s work is grounded in six core principles that shape how we certify homes, support peers, and build recovery systems:
Recovery takes time: We support environments where people can grow at their own pace, without rigid timelines.
Lived experience leads: Resident voice and peer leadership are central to every decision we make.
Safe housing is essential: Recovery can’t happen without a stable, respectful place to live.
Access must be equitable: Where you live or what you’ve been through shouldn’t block your recovery.
The Social Model works: Mutual support and community connection are non-negotiable in certified homes.
Systems don’t build themselves: We strengthen the infrastructure—standards, data, policy, and training—to make recovery possible statewide.
OUR JOURNEY SO FAR
RAM GOVERNANCE BOARD
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SUBCOMMITTEES
OUTREACH & MEMBERSHIP
Committee members work on increasing outreach to, recruitment of and certification of recovery home operators as well as promotion of RRAM to individuals, groups, agencies and organizations throughout the state.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Committee members work on developing training resources and facilitating opportunities for training for recovery home operators and staff. In addition, committee members provide education about quality recovery homes to a variety of groups, agencies and organizations.
CERTIFICATION & COMPLIANCE
Committee members work on systems and tools used to certified recovery homes. In addition, committee members conduct unannounced visits to certified homes to verify compliance with RRAM policies and standards.
ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
Committee members work with outside individuals, groups, and organizations to promote quality recovery housing by raising public awareness, engaging policymakers, fostering community relationships, and addressing stigmas associated with addiction.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Committee members (chair, vice-chair and secretary) work on developing RRAM’s internal policies and procedures. Committee members are also responsible for processing any grievances filed against a certified home / organization.