activities · 8
what they do
direct service · 8
- Connect members with resource specialists Community Resource Navigation & ReferralLinks members with Resource Specialists to support their recovery and access to services.
- Deliver holistic recovery support services Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides long-term recovery support through a holistic, person-centered system of care using evidence-based practices to address addiction and trauma.
- Deliver recovery-focused education through the School for Recovery Youth Recovery Support GroupsProvides access to the School for Recovery, offering classes that support personal growth, healing, and discovery for members.
- Facilitate peer-led Recovery Circles 12-Step and Peer-Led Recovery MeetingsHosts weekly Recovery Circles for small groups of 6–10 members to share recovery experiences and resources, facilitated by trained members, staff, and volunteers who have completed recovery coach training.
- Foster daily fellowship and connectionSupports daily connection among members through conversation, activities, and core group fellowship to strengthen community and recovery.
- Offer barista training and coffee service Cafe-Based Youth & Community TrainingOperates a coffee bar offering coffee, tea, and lattes while providing barista training opportunities for members.
- Operate a membership-based recovery community 12-Step and Peer-Led Recovery MeetingsOffers a healing recovery community through membership, providing orientation for new and returning members that includes program overviews, intake, and connection opportunities over a shared meal.
- Provide daily meals and community eventsServes one free, nutritious meal each day the cafe is open to members and guests, and hosts community events to foster connection.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Collaborative Community Support Network collaborative support modelPartners with community organizations to provide diverse services, recognizing that stable recovery depends on a broad ecosystem of support.
- Community Building and Belonging community_buildingCreates a welcoming, stable environment that fosters strong relationships and a sense of belonging, helping members feel grounded and supported in recovery.
- Community-Based Recovery with Structured Peer Accountability community-based_recovery_modelUses a community-driven model that requires ongoing participation in weekly peer-led Recovery Circles, community service, and adherence to shared principles to build accountability, reduce isolation, and reinforce healthy behaviors.
- Holistic, Person-Centered, and Evidence-Based Recovery person-centered_recovery_modelIntegrates evidence-based practices with a holistic, person-centered approach to support lifelong recovery, emphasizing personal empowerment and healing from trauma and addiction.
- Spiritually-Informed Ethical Framework spiritually-informed_recoveryGrounds recovery in a set of spiritual and ethical principles focused on compassion, connection, and personal growth, fostering a values-driven recovery journey.
- Trauma-Informed and Dignity-Based Philosophy trauma-informed careOperates on the belief that all individuals deserve love, belonging, and fulfillment regardless of past trauma, creating a foundation of worthiness and safety in recovery.
named programs · 6
what they call their work
Café Community
Provides a warm, welcoming environment with services like coffee bar access (with barista training opportunity), fellowship, daily connection activities, and events.
Meals
One nutritious meal is served each day the café is open.
New Member Introduction
A structured orientation for new members to the Café community, including an overview of membership, programs, a meal, and intake paperwork.
Recovery Circles
Small groups (6-10 people) that meet weekly for one hour to check-in, share recovery journeys, and provide resources, led by trained facilitators.
Resource Connection
Provides referrals to additional resources through a Resource Specialist.
School for Recovery
Offers classes designed to support growth, healing, and discovery, helping members make healthier choices.
relationships · 4
who they work with
- Recovery Café Network — Recovery Café Arizona is part of the broader Recovery Café network, referencing its nationally recognized model.
- Recovery Café Arizona Partner — Local chapter operating under the broader Recovery Café model.
- Recovery Café Members Partner — Trained and utilized as facilitators for Recovery Circles alongside staff and volunteers.
- Recovery Circle Partner — Facilitates weekly Recovery Circles as a core component of the membership program.