named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
12-Step Meetings Hosting
Provides meeting space for a wide range of 12-step fellowships including AA, NA, Al-Anon, CA, GA, and others focused on various addictions.
Harm Reduction and Trauma-Informed Workshops
Provides educational workshops on harm reduction practices and trauma-informed care for individuals in recovery.
Recovery Coach Training
Offers training for Certified Peer Recovery Advocate–Peer (CPRA-P) certification to support peer-led recovery services.
Recovery Stories (The Vault)
Platform for individuals to share personal recovery journeys to inspire hope and reduce stigma within the community.
Social Determinants of Health Events
Hosts events addressing social factors impacting recovery, such as housing, employment, and community stability.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 2 activities
- Hosting peer-led recovery support meetings and programsHosts 12-step and other peer-led recovery support meetings and programs on-site, including Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Al-Anon/Alateen, Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Narcotics Anonymous (Nar-Anon), Gamblers Anonymous (GA), Overeaters Anonymous (OA), Debtors Anonymous (DA), Co-Dependents Anonymous (CoDA), Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA), Workaholics Anonymous (WA), and Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA), without formal affiliation to these organizations.
- Operating a non-clinical recovery support and resource centerProvides a physical, non-clinical recovery center open 365 days a year at 45 Colvin Ave, Albany, NY, offering safe, comfortable, and accessible meeting space and resources for individuals in recovery and their families. The center operates without insurance requirements and uses a flexible cost model.
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Community Recovery Awareness Events 1 activity
- Hosting advocacy and awareness eventsHosts the annual "Never Walk Alone" fundraising and awareness walk to promote recovery visibility and community engagement, with events held in 2021 and 2022.
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Justice System Innovation & Inclusion Programs 1 activity
- Managing the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) programManages the LEAD program, which oversees diversion referrals and coordinates social contact with police departments in Cohoes and Watervliet to support individuals impacted by substance use through non-arrest pathways.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Providing recovery workshops, training, and peer support servicesOffers peer support, recovery workshops, and training programs to over 82 individuals daily, including Recovery Coach Training classes conducted in 2022, and supports ongoing personal development and recovery through non-clinical programming.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Providing recovery-focused capacity building and organizational developmentShares expertise through trainings and networking opportunities to strengthen recovery support systems, including leadership in organizational development efforts to expand the center’s capacity to serve individuals in recovery.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating an online recovery support platformProvides an online platform where individuals can share and read personal recovery stories and access additional recovery resources and support through individual online accounts.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$119K
Contributions & grants$104K87%
Program service revenue$16K13%
Investment income——
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expenses
Total expenses$177K
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balance sheet
Total assets$99K
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Net assets$99K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 4
- CHARLES MONSON — Director
- JOHN GREKLEK-TORRRES — Trustee
- MARK KAPLAN — Trustee
- SCOTT LEVINE — Trustee
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- 12-Step groups Partner — Peer support groups that partner with CDRC in recovery programming.
- Albany County NY Government Government — Partnered with CDRC to provide recovery resources, as indicated by the shared informational link for addiction services.
- CDRC Network — Refers to the organization itself as part of the recovery community network.
- CPRA-P Partner — Offers recovery coaching training aligned with CPRA-P certification standards.
- Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) Partner — CDRC collaborates with the LEAD program to provide diversion and social support services for individuals affected by substance use and criminal justice involvement.
- corporate partners Partner — Corporate entities that support the organization's mission through donations or services.
- foundations Funder — Philanthropic foundations that provide financial support to the organization.
- treatment facilities Partner — Organizations that collaborate with CDRC in providing recovery services.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- 12-Step Framework Integrationmethodology: 12-step_programBy using the structured spiritual and behavioral framework of the 12-step model, individuals achieve personal growth and recovery because the program provides a proven, communal pathway for addressing addiction across diverse substances and behaviors.
- Peer-Based Recovery Supportmethodology: peer_based_supportBy leveraging shared lived experience through peer-led interactions, individuals are guided and empowered in their recovery journey because mutual identification and service strengthen both the giver's and receiver's commitment to sustained recovery.
- Recovery Capital Buildingmethodology: recovery-capital buildingBy increasing individual and community-level recovery capital—such as social support, resources, and access to services—the organization fosters long-term recovery because sustained wellness depends on more than abstinence, requiring structural and relational supports.