What they call their work
What they do
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Substance Use Information and Referral Services 1 activity
- Connect residents to local recovery and support servicesProvides residents with information about local treatment programs, self-help groups, family support groups, and other community-based services in Rockland County to support ongoing recovery.
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12-Step Recovery Support Services 1 activity
- Operate recovery homes for individuals recovering from substance use disordersProvides safe and stable housing with peer and community support for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders, operating in Rockland County under standards aligned with the National Affiliation of Recovery Residences.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conduct research on national recovery home modelsConducted research on established recovery home frameworks including the National Association of Recovery Residences and Oxford House to inform organizational development and operational standards.
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Who runs it
- CATHERINE KENNEDY — Trustee
- MARA MENDICINO — Trustee
Who they work with
- Continuum of Care Rockland Network — Member organization participating in regional coordinated system of care for homelessness and housing instability
- National Affiliation of Recovery Residences Network — Member organization whose standards and policies guide operations
- New York State Government — Certified by New York State as a not-for-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status.
- PayPal Partner — Provides a donation processing link for financial contributions.
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.
- Resident Empowerment and Participatory Governance 61 orgsmethodology: nothing_about_us_without_usBy involving individuals in recovery in the design and governance of recovery homes—through self-management and inclusive decision-making—we strengthen ownership and self-efficacy, leading to greater engagement and long-term recovery success because lived experience is central to effective program design.shared approach: Client-Choice Model →
- Peer-Supported Recovery Housing 14 orgsmethodology: peer-supported_recovery_housingBy providing stable, substance-free housing combined with peer support from individuals further along in recovery, we improve retention and sustained recovery outcomes because mutual support and lived experience foster hope, empowerment, and accountability.shared approach: Housing as Recovery Foundation →
- Recovery Housing as Evidence-Based Intervention 14 orgsmethodology: evidence-based_recovery_housingBy offering structured recovery residences that follow national standards, we increase the likelihood of sustained recovery because stable, supportive environments are proven to reduce relapse and improve long-term outcomes, as demonstrated by high success rates in peer-run models.shared approach: Housing as Recovery Foundation →