by Stephanie Mendenhall Growth is defined as an increase in significance. Back in 2019, when we were in the promotion phase of opening Recovery Café, I was looking for three words that would describe what we were hoping people would experience when they became a part of what we were… by Jeff Stephens When I think of Recovery Cafe, I think of a home for the lost. I think of a place where any addict can walk through the doors and right into the arms of a recovering addict. When I think of Recovery Café, I see a community of… by Shavonn Barrett Thanks to Teresa and Frank Matz at The Family Connection, I had the pleasure of organizing a 10-week Parenting class held at Recovery Café. Each week we reviewed material, ate dinner together and gathered to diligently learn about breaking unhealthy cycles in our parenting roles, with our… by Sarah Grubs A friend once said to me, “when the heart speaks, you can’t help but listen.” I was drawn to Recovery Café because I recognized the heart speaking throughout the organization. In fall of 2021 I had the opportunity to volunteer and co-facilitate Friday morning stress reduction group… by Alejandro Castillo I was fresh out of rehab when I got introduced to the Cafe and Stephanie’s story and what she does for this community. I had insecurities and had some characteristics that I still needed to work on. Cafe and the beautiful people here helped me find myself… by John Boehm What does it mean to go to the next level? It seems that stores are full of books these days that promise to take a person from wherever they are to somewhere they want to go. They are filled with pages of just do this or don’t… August 20th: Recovery Café Annual Rafting Trip. Reclaiming Lives takes upwards of 100 members on its annual Recovery Café Rogue River rafting trip. For some, it’s their first time rafting and for all it’s an incredible day of sober fun as they enjoy the scenic beauty of southern Oregon. September… El Camino Seguro es una cena y reunión semanal de recuperación exclusivamente para la comunidad Latinx.
Letter from the Executive Director, August 2023
When I Think of Recovery, August 2023
Parenting Class
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It’s All About the Connections
Next Level Program
2023 Upcoming Events
El Camino Seguro
