Substance use disorder (SUD) continues to be an epidemic in Nevada. Essential to the treatment of substance use disorder is recovery. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Agency (SAMSHA) defines recovery as “A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self- directed life, and strive to reach their full potential.” To meet the needs of the population with SUD in NV, the Foundation for Recovery (FFR) has operated as a Recovery Community Organization, supporting, people and families impacted by addiction via programs that promote health, community, and purpose. Learner Objectives Evaluate the role of peer recovery support services and recovery community organizations in enhancing the medical model of substance use disorder treatment maintenance of SUD remission. Describe the evidence and outcomes of peer support services in sustaining long-term recovery for individuals with a behavioral health disorder. Presenters Elizabeth Fildes, EdD, RN, CNE, PHNA_BC, FAAN; Chamberlain University Chicago, Illinois Sean O’Donnell, CPRSS, PRSS-S, MS; Executive Director, Foundation for Recovery Las Vegas, NV Nursing CE This event is approved for Nursing CE with the California Board of Nursing.