Tony Vezina, co-founder and Executive Director of 4D Recovery, will share how his organization is helping young people find a path to recovery from alcohol and substance use. 4D Recovery’s mission is to provide support services to adolescents and young adults, ages 14 to 35, through partnerships with systems, communities, and individuals.
The organization offers peer services, recovery meetings, and drop-in community centers to help young adults build a fulfilling life after addiction. By addressing stigma and advocating for the specific needs of young people, 4D Recovery is creating lasting change and ensuring access to recovery resources for those who need them most.
The Rotary Club of Wilsonville meets weekly Thursdays at noon to carry out its purpose of providing service and fellowship to members and the Wilsonville community. Guests are welcome. Lunch is available off the menu; please arrive and order by 11:45 a.m. if you are ordering lunch. For more information, email president@wilsonvillerotary.com.
Official bio:
Tony Vezina is the co-founder and Executive Director of 4D Recovery, where he leads efforts to foster hope and healing for individuals in recovery from substance use. With a strong background in community organizing, policy development, and non-profit leadership, Tony is dedicated to creating pathways to recovery that empower individuals and strengthen communities.
His initiatives include founding Peer Recovery Solutions and the Oregon Recovery High School Initiative, along with establishing the Oregon Recovery Community Organization Association. As a former Student Body President at Portland Community College and Chair of Oregon’s Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, Tony has been a steadfast advocate for recovery-oriented systems of care. He also serves as a trainer for Metro’s Association of Addiction Peer Professionals, equipping peers to support others on their recovery journeys.
Tony’s impactful work has earned him numerous accolades, including the Portland Community College Policy Changer title, and the Inclusion Award; and the Eric Martin Award for his advocacy within the Latinx community. He has also received the Skidmore Prize from Willamette Week and was recognized as one of the Forty Under 40 Most Influential Executives by the Portland Business Journal, alongside being named a Hometown Hero by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Driven by a commitment to recovery and community well-being, Tony continues to champion transformative initiatives that support individuals reclaiming their lives from substance use.
