Training & Events

So, You Want to Open a Recovery House?

The next "So, You Want To Open A Recovery House" training is scheduled
for December 7, 2011 from 1pm - 4pm at the Hartford Recovery Community Center,
198 Wethersfield Ave.,
Hartford, CT 06114

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Recovery Housing in the News

Recovery Housing Coalition of Connecticut (RHCC)

At a time when access to affordable, quality recovery options has been significantly diminished, the Recovery House movement is a bright light on the horizon.

Across the state individuals in recovery have quietly created a number of dignified, safe recovery environments where people, in early recovery as well as those who have a history of recovery, are given the time needed to rebuild their lives.

Recovery Houses not only help to develop the tools necessary to embark on a life of recovery, but also positively impact the quality of that recovery.

The Coalition meets the first Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at the Hartford Recovery Community Center.

 

Does Your Organization Need Help?

If your organization would like Technical Assistance on Starting a Recovery Community Organization, Recovery Housing, Telephone Recovery Support, Recovery Oriented Employment or Volunteer Management, please contact CCAR at 860-244-2227 or email us at rtag@ccar.us

Find Recovery Housing

Sample recovery houses in our database:

Diane Potvin

Diane Potvin

Diane Potvin

recovery housing logoThe Recovery Housing Project continues to thrive thanks to the dedication and expertise of Curtiss Kolodney, CCAR Program Manager.

The www.findrecoveryhousing.com website continues to get many visits and currently has 235+ houses listed from nineteen different states. As more and more people use the site, more and more houses are being listed! Since June 2010, houses on the site have been viewed over 27,000 times.

The www.findrecoveryhousing.com website has become an invaluable resource for anyone looking to find a safe and sober place to live.

The Recovery Housing Coalition of Connecticut (RHCC) continues to meet regularly on the 1st Tuesday of the month at the Hartford Recovery Community Center. The Coalition continues to grow and has been a positive influence in helping new recovery house owners get established. For new house owners the Coalition has been a valuable resource to begin networking and establishing themselves in the unique field of Recovery House ownership. During the past year, the Coalition had guest speakers in to discuss a number of topics including medication-assisted therapy. The RHCC has designed a recovery rating to be applied to houses listed on the website. The rating is determined by three surveys; one from recoverees in the house, another from providers that refer clients to the house and the third survey is an evaluation of the house itself.

The cost to list a house on the site is $29.95 for 1 year.

Recovery House Training:

“So, You Want to Open a Recovery House?” was held four times this year. Curtiss Kolodney receives numerous calls from people asking for information on opening a recovery house. This training is one of the most popular trainings CCAR offers. To date, over 450 people have attended this training.

CCAR continues to provide one-on-one technical assistance to owners regarding setting up rules and policies, insurance requirements, drug testing kits and marketing for their programs.

Recovery Housing Coalition of Connecticut

What is the Recovery Housing Coalition of Connecticut? At a time when access to affordable, quality recovery options has been significantly diminished, the Recovery House movement is a bright light on the horizon. Across the state individuals in recovery have quietly created a number of dignified, safe recovery environments where people, in early recovery as well as those who have a history of recovery, are given the time needed to develop the tools necessary to embark on a life of recovery, but also positively impact the quality of that recovery.

The Coalition meets the first Tuesday of every month from 7:00pm to 8:30pm at the Hartford Recovery Community Center. For more information, please visit our findrecoveryhousing.com website!