The DC Addiction Treatment and Recovery Coalition (DC ATRC) grew out of a long-standing collaboration among substance use disorder (SUD) providers in Washington, DC who recognized the need for stronger coordination across the behavioral health system. ​ More than ten years ago, a small group of treatment providers began meeting informally to discuss shared challenges, exchange ideas, and identify ways to improve services for individuals seeking recovery. Over time, the group expanded to include leaders from outpatient programs, residential treatment providers, hospitals, and community organizations who shared a common goal of strengthening the addiction treatment and recovery system across the District. For many years, the group operated informally as a collaborative network of providers committed to improving care and supporting one another in addressing system-wide challenges. ​ About a year ago, recognizing the growing need for a more coordinated and structured approach, the group made the decision to formalize the organization and establish the DC Addiction Treatment and Recovery Coalition, a DC registered Nonprofit with a board of 11 community Providers. Today, DC ATRC brings together providers and community partners working to improve care coordination, expand the peer recovery workforce, and strengthen the behavioral health system to better support individuals and families across Washington, DC.