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TLC TRANSITIONAL LIVING COMMUNITIES

MESA, AZ · EIN 860723240 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.transitionalliving.org
revenue
$9.7M
expenses
$9.0M
net assets
$2.3M
employees
523
volunteers
15
program ratio
81%
mission · from form 990

The organization continues to present and teach life and living skills to chemically dependent and recovering individuals. The program includes job and economic management skills. The overall objective is to offer training and life skills to individuals to transition into community life without government funds.

profile · synthesized from sources

TLC Transitional Living Communities provides sober living environments and recovery support services for individuals overcoming substance abuse. The organization offers a structured program with different levels of progression, focusing on 12-step principles, peer support, and relapse prevention. TLC operates in Arizona, accepting individuals regardless of their financial situation, with specific exclusions.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    JOB TRAINING Because many enrollees do not have jobs or are unable to hold jobs because of their dependency problem a major focus on the program is to require each enrollee to either maintain a job within a job within the community or to work within one of the organizations job skills programs. Training emphasis is placed on individual job reliability time management and the ability to enter act with fellow employees and the public.
  2. #2 $0
    LIFE SKILLS TRAINING The program integrates the total person in attempting to transition enrollees into the community. That training involves personal skills in development and recognition of family and community relationships. Many enrollees must also learn to recognize their community responsibility by facing issues within both the civil and criminal justice system. Most enrollees must be taught and learn economic and money management skills and how to meet and recognize every day life situations. Many enrollees must be taught personal hygiene and appearance skills and how to present themselves to the public without being offensive.
named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

12-Week Big Book Study
A program encouraging clients to complete a 12-week study of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book as part of their recovery.
Big Book Study
12-week study of the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book to support spiritual and educational growth in recovery
In-House Peer Counseling
Weekly peer counseling sessions (4 hours) to support clients in their recovery journey.
Peer Counseling
Weekly in-house peer counseling sessions requiring 4 hours of participation per week
Relapse Prevention Class
8-week class designed to support recovery and prevent relapse
Sober Living Program
Three-level transitional living program for substance abusers focusing on peer support, employment, 12-step participation, curfews, and personal accountability
activities · 3 groups

what they do

  • Behavioral Health Intake & Referral Coordination 2 activities
    • Application Processing
      The organization contacts applicants within 24 hours of receiving their pre-intake form to facilitate access to their recovery services.
    • Respond to pre-intake applications within 24 hours
      Contacts applicants within 24 hours of receiving their pre-intake form to facilitate timely access to services.
  • Transitional Housing for Recovery 2 activities
    • Operate recovery housing program for individuals with substance use disorders
      Provides access to recovery housing for individuals seeking substance use recovery, regardless of ability to pay, and accepts HIV-positive applicants. The program has been operating for 35 years.
    • Recovery Housing and Support
      TLC Transitional Living Communities provides access to recovery housing for individuals seeking substance use recovery, regardless of their ability to pay, and accepts HIV-positive applicants. They also offer 4 hours of in-house peer counseling per resident per week and have been involved in recovery support for 35 years.
  • Peer-Supported Recovery Programs 1 activity
    • Deliver in-house peer counseling to residents
      Provides 4 hours of in-house peer counseling per resident per week as part of the recovery support program.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$9.74M
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$9.61M99%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$127K
expenses
Total expenses$9.03M
Program expenses81%
Admin / overhead19%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.76M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$2.84M
Cash$770K
Investments$0
Liabilities$506K
Net assets$2.33M
Liquid reserves1.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +27.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
John Schwary President CEO 0 $130K
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Alcoholics Anonymous Partner — Partners with Alcoholics Anonymous to support resident recovery through 12-step meeting attendance.
  • Cocaine Anonymous Partner — Partners with Cocaine Anonymous to support resident recovery through 12-step meeting attendance.
  • John Partner — Individual with 35 years of recovery experience who has been working with TLC in a supportive role.
  • Narcotics Anonymous Partner — Partners with Narcotics Anonymous to support resident recovery through 12-step meeting attendance.