### Question
Can you define what recovery community organization means?


### Answer
**Recovery community organization** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 290ee*:

> an independent nonprofit organization that—


(1) mobilizes resources within and outside of the recovery community, which may include through a peer support network, to increase the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery from substance use disorders

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 290ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III&ndash;A-SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION > Part D-Miscellaneous Provisions Relating to Substance Abuse and Mental Health**

