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alcoholism council of cochise county verhelst reco

AZ · EIN 860286228 · $381K rev · operational · verhelstrecoveryhouse.org
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Verhelst Recovery House is a nonprofit organization founded in 1969 that provides a six-month residential program for men aged 18 and older in Cochise County, Arizona, who are overcoming alcohol and drug addiction. The program focuses on equipping clients with skills and support for a productive, substance-free lifestyle through counseling, 12-step meetings, and life skills development.

activities · 17

what they do

direct service · 17
  • Facility improvements and infrastructure expansion Behavioral Health Facility Construction
    Completed building expansion and added new showers and bathroom facilities to improve client comfort and quality of care, supported by grant funding including a 2026 endowment for kitchen upgrades.
  • Facility improvements and infrastructure expansion Behavioral Health Facility Construction
    Expanded its building to include new showers and bathroom facilities and received grant funding for a kitchen upgrade and a healthy nutrition program to improve the recovery environment.
  • Health and benefits navigation support Health Access Support Services
    Provides comprehensive assistance with health care access, including help securing primary care providers, transportation to medical appointments, and support for physical exams and blood work, as well as guidance with applications for public benefits like SNAP and AHCCCS.
  • Health and benefits navigation support Health Access Support Services
    Provides comprehensive assistance with health concerns, including connecting clients to primary care, arranging transportation to medical appointments, and supporting lab work and physical exams, as well as guidance on applying for public benefits such as SNAP and AHCCCS.
  • Host Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings 12-Step and Peer-Led Recovery Meetings
    Hosts weekly in-house Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings at the Verhelst Recovery House, as well as an offsite weekly AA meeting at St. John's Church.
  • Improve facility infrastructure to enhance client care Behavioral Health Facility Construction
    Expanded residential facilities by adding new showers and bathrooms, and received grant funding for a kitchen upgrade to support a healthier recovery environment.
  • Onsite and offsite peer support meetings
    Hosts weekly in-house Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings at the Verhelst Recovery House, as well as an offsite weekly AA meeting at St. John's Church.
  • Onsite and offsite recovery support meetings 12-Step and Peer-Led Recovery Meetings
    Hosts weekly in-house Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meetings at the Verhelst Recovery House, as well as an offsite weekly AA meeting at St. John's Church to expand access to peer support.
  • Operate six-month residential recovery program for men Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides a six-month residential program for men recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, with options for extended stays to support continued recovery and stability.
  • Provide vocational training and employment opportunities Building Trades Training for Justice-Impacted Individuals
    Offers clients opportunities to learn building trade skills through a work and training program and employs them to promote self-sufficiency and financial independence.
  • Residential recovery program for men Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides a six-month residential program for men recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, with extended stays available for those needing additional support.
  • Residential recovery program for men Substance Use Disorder Treatment
    Provides a six-month residential program for men recovering from alcohol and drug addiction, with options for extended stays to support long-term recovery. The program includes structured housing and daily operations supported by external funding.
  • Service access via phone line Community Service Access Points
    Operates a phone line for scheduling services during weekday business hours.
  • Service coordination via phone line Community Service Access Points
    Operates a phone line for scheduling services during weekday business hours, enabling client access to program entry and support.
  • Support clients with health care and benefits access Health Access Support Services
    Provides assistance with applications for public benefits such as SNAP and AHCCCS, and supports clients' health needs through help securing primary care, transportation to medical appointments, and encouragement of preventive care like physical exams and blood work.
  • Vocational training and employment program Building Trades Training for Justice-Impacted Individuals
    Offers clients opportunities to learn building trade skills through a work and training program and employs them to promote self-sufficiency and financial independence.
  • Vocational training and employment program Building Trades Training for Justice-Impacted Individuals
    Offers clients opportunities to learn building trade skills through a work and training program, and employs them directly to promote self-sufficiency, financial independence, and workforce readiness.
strategies · 16

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named programs · 9

what they call their work

7-Phase Program
Assistance and guidance in establishing short- and long-term goals, developing essential life skills, and cultivating positive habits.
Benefits Assistance
Guidance and assistance with applications for benefits such as SNAP and AHCCCS.
Counseling
Clients are enrolled in Intensive Outpatient Program (I.O.P.) and Moral Reconation Therapy (M.R.T.) provided off-site, with additional support for psychological evaluations.
Employment Program
Employs clients and provides opportunities to foster self-sufficiency and financial independence, including a partnership with Step-Up Bisbee/Naco for building trade skills.
Health and Medical Support
Comprehensive support for health concerns, including assistance with establishing a primary care physician, transportation to medical appointments, and encouraging physical examinations.
Healthy Nutrition Program
Program supported by the Brent Reese Family Foundation to provide a healthier recovery environment.
Housing
Residential support for a minimum of six months, with extended stays available.
N.A. & A.A. Meetings
Mandatory attendance at 12-Step meetings (Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous) as a foundation for recovery.
Residential Program
A six-month residential program providing a safe environment for men to overcome alcohol and drug addiction.
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • Brent Reese Family Foundation Funder — Received two grant endowments from the foundation in 2026 for a kitchen upgrade and a healthy nutrition program.
  • Community Foundation for Southern Arizona Partner — Fund administrator for the Geneal A. McMoran Fund, which donated to Verhelst Recovery House.
  • St. John's Church Partner — Hosts offsite meetings for the organization.
  • Step-Up Bisbee/Naco Partner — Partners on a work and training program that provides clients with opportunities to learn the building trade.