Operating a recovery residence brings both predictable challenges and unique situations that test even the most seasoned leaders. In this dynamic panel discussion, recovery housing operators with over 20 years of experience share real-world strategies for addressing complex operational scenarios. Drawing from the NARR Standards and their decades of practical experience, panelists will discuss effective approaches to common and emerging issues such as relapse response, resident conflict, boundary setting, and supporting residents with co-occurring needs. Attendees will gain actionable insights to strengthen their programs, protect resident safety, and uphold the integrity of the social model of recovery.