Recovery Resources operates RecoveryWorks, a program that employs and provides job skill training to people who are in recovery from addiction and/or managing their mental illness, to help clients make their way toward independent living.

Today 64 people are learning skills through one of five vocational training businesses: Janitorial Services, Lawn Care Services, Packaging and Assembly, Café and Catering, and Car Detailing. The goal of RecoveryWorks is to graduate the client to competitive employment.

“Our target population is people with severe mental illness or an inability to work due to prior addiction. At Recovery Resources, we believe employment is an integral part of the recovery process. It gives people a place to go where they can be supported and encouraged each and every day,” said Kevin Beaver, RecoveryWorks Manager.
Persons with disabilities, including mental illness and addiction, experience an unemployment rate of around 70%.

Here is why we continue to work with this population:

Work makes me feel like a contributing member of society.
I am so proud to have a job.
I really needed the extra money that comes with a paycheck.
Now I have a reason to get up in the morning.
I no longer sit at home dwelling on my problems.
Having a job makes me feel like I can provide for my family.
I have a better view of myself and the world.
(Client Satisfaction Surveys and feedback, 2012-2017)

Join us on June 9th as we introduce RecoveryWorks to the community from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at 3950 Chester Avenue (40th & Chester behind the building parking lot). Brown bag your lunch or purchase delicious food from Jackpot Chicken and Firehouse food trucks. We will provide music, games, give-aways, and a chance to win a free car detail or lawn care services.