The Western North Carolina Recovery Community Collaborative (WNCRCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to unifying health and housing opportunities while increasing access to ethical, equitable, and community-driven recovery support.
Through collaboration and advocacy, WNCRCC is strengthening a more inclusive and sustainable recovery ecosystem for those recovering fron substance use and mental health across WNC.
WNCRCC Presents 2nd Annual Recovery Rally Sept 3rd 2pm-7pm Pack Square AVL
The WNC Recovery Rally brings people together to celebrate substance use and mental health recovery, build community, and inspire hope. As the signature fundraiser of WNCRCC, the Rally helps strengthen recovery ecosystems across Western North Carolina by investing in partnerships, education, advocacy, and resources that support all pathways of recovery.
Integrity
Collaboration
Equity
Community Wellness
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THOSE BEHIND THE MISSION:
Meet The Board
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Mike Roberts
PRESIDENT
Addiction Professionals of NC
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Erin Bowman LCAS, LCSW, CCS
VICE PRESIDENT
Erin Bowman works as the CEO of the Julian F. Keith Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center. As an addictions therapist specializing in trauma, she understands the importance of treating the whole person without judgement or stigma.Erin is a founding member of the WNC Recovery Community Collaborative. She trains on Trauma Informed Care and specializes in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders as well as substance use disorders. Erin is the owner of Bowman Collaborative Consulting, LLC.
Erin enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling, cooking, yoga and beekeeping.
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Kelli Angel
SECRETARY
Julian F. Keith Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center
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Brandon Manson
TREASURER
Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness
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Allen Foiles
BOARD MEMBER
FIRST at Blue Ridge
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Daniel Conway
BOARD MEMBER
Daniel is a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS), and Certified Community Health Worker (CCHW). Combining professional training with lived experience, he is dedicated to supporting individuals navigating substance use, mental health challenges, and justice system involvement. Daniel serves as Coordinator of the Henderson County Adult Recovery Court (ARC), working alongside a dedicated team to support participants on their recovery journeys. He also serves on the NC JMARC Advisory Committee, Buncombe County JRAC, and the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC). A proud graduate and mentor of the Buncombe County Veteran Treatment Court (VTC), Daniel is known for his compassionate, collaborative approach and his belief in second chances, the power of community, and the reality that recovery is possible for everyone.
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Sue Polston
BOARD MEMBER
Sue Polston is the Executive Director of Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness and a leader in expanding peer-led recovery support across Western North Carolina. With nearly a decade of experience, she has grown Sunrise into a multi-site organization serving thousands annually through peer support, recovery housing, and community outreach.
As a driving force behind the Western North Carolina Recovery Community Collaborative (WNCRCC), Sue is committed to strengthening regional partnerships and increasing access to recovery resources across all pathways. Her leadership is rooted in lived experience, bold vision, and a deep belief that recovery is possible for everyone.
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Jordan Link
BOARD MEMBER
Oxford Houses of North Carolina
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Jess Shepherd Joudry
BOARD MEMBER
Jessica has been connected to the mission of the RCC since its founding in 2016 and now serves as a board member with a heart for service and community. Through both personal and professional experience, she has seen the barriers people face when trying to access resources in Western North Carolina, as well as the real impact that strong support and coordination can make. She is passionate about improving access, strengthening connections, and being part of the continued growth and progress of the RCC.
Upcoming Community Events
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Email the details to: info@wncrcc.org.
Below are events happening repeatedly
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Across Western North Carolina, people in recovery—and those who love them—are doing some of the hardest work a human being can do: rebuilding a life, a family, a future.
But recovery is not just about individual willpower. It’s about whether someone has a safe place to sleep tonight. It’s about whether they can see a doctor who listens and cares. It’s about whether their community sees them as a problem to manage or a neighbor to support.
That’s where the Western North Carolina Recovery Community Collaborative (WNCRCC) comes in.