We are thrilled to share some exciting news! The WRAP Team and AHP leadership are proud to announce that Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) will become a stand-alone nonprofit as of January 1, 2026, known as WRAP, Inc. Our priority mission will continue to be WRAP.
As you know, the mission of WRAP and Mary Ellen Copeland’s vision have always been to share WRAP with as many people around the world as possible–helping them find and keep well-being and hope.
We’ve been making her vision a reality, and transitioning to a nonprofit allows even more expansion and innovation. All WRAP ownership, intellectual property, and copyrights will transfer to WRAP, Inc. Mary Ellen will remain involved as a senior advisor and reviewer of new and updated publications, and she will serve as an emeritus board member.
Mary Ellen shared, “I am so excited that WRAP is moving into the not-for-profit world. This is another huge step forward in making WRAP available for everyone, everywhere, who wants and needs it.”
AHP CEO Noah Shifman added, “Spinning WRAP out as its own nonprofit isn’t just a structural change — it’s about giving it the freedom and focus to reach its full potential. This next chapter will open doors to new opportunities and partnerships and ultimately help WRAP touch even more lives around the world.”
What to Expect
Our goal is for this transition to be seamless for the WRAP community. There shouldn’t be any noticeable impact on day-to-day operations, training, materials, communications, or user experience. The evidence-based practice of WRAP and the WRAP Team remain the same:
· Lynn Patrone-Miller, Executive Director
· Mary Jaffe, Director of Operations and Publications
· Sarah Farmer, Community and Communications Manager
· Laurie Wyse, Administrative Assistant
We’ll work quickly to resolve any challenges, should they arise, and we’re happy to answer any questions you may have. We will hold some virtual community virtual meetings in case you have questions. Check this Thursday’s WRAP Up newsletter for more details.
Our team and new board of directors look forward to working with our licensees, Centers of Distinction, and community as we develop ways to broaden the reach of WRAP around the world. In addition, WRAP Inc. will continue to collaborate on any current or future AHP projects that include bringing WRAP to specific communities or populations.
Becoming a nonprofit organization opens exciting opportunities to fulfill our mission of “helping people create the life and wellness they want” by:
· Offering WRAP trainings in more countries outside of the United States and Canada.
· Taking steps to make WRAP even more accessible.
· Collaborating with other nonprofits and holding regional events where WRAP community members can meet, learn, and build connections.
· Partnering with organizations that are doing WRAP-related research.
· Expanding WRAP publications, including WRAP books, workbooks, or other products for specific populations or life stages, such as for children; teens; perinatal, pregnancy, and postpartum challenges; farmers and ranchers, including those who are veterans; indigenous populations; WRAP for schools; and more.
· Focusing on accreditation standards and close monitoring of WRAP around the world to ensure fidelity to the evidence-based practice of WRAP.
· Continue focusing on ensuring fidelity to the evidence-based practice of WRAP around the world and that only currently certified Facilitators and Advanced Level Facilitators are facilitating WRAP and using copyrighted materials (available in the WRAP bookstore).
“We are committed to the fidelity of WRAP. We will continue building relationships and collaborating with the WRAP community to ensure we provide support and ways for WRAP to be accessible to all,” stated Lynn Patrone-Miller. “We hope you’re as excited as we are about the possibilities this transition opens to WRAP and our worldwide community.”
As evidenced at the October WRAP Symposium in Montana, we are a passionate and compassionate community of peers who take the well-known phrase to heart by “being the change you [we] want to see in the world.”
Thank you all for being part of this powerful, caring community and helping share hope and wellness recovery in a world very much in need of both.
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