What a great opportunity to be a part of International Opioid Prevention Day 2023 at DC Corrections on August 31, 2023! The Hope Foundation formed a panel discussion at the Corrections Treatment Facility (CTF) for DC Department of Corrections and DC Recovery was blessed with the invitation to participate because of our Harm Reduction Certification and...
The 2023 Recovery Month Kickoff Luncheon showcased the successful strides made in our DC community by organizations such as SAMSHA, DC Recovery, and the Faces & Voices of Recovery. The event was held at the Columbus Club Room at Union Station with guest speakers from SAMHSA, ONDCP, and other key public officials. Dr. Rahul Gupta,...
The "Join The Movement, Make an Impact on DC's Opioid Crisis" event at Union Station was a success! DC Recovery's support staff was phenomenal in making our presence known in the DC community. The event organizers, The h3 Project, Outreach partners, Police officers and lots of community members all . Our beloved Board member Anna...
One of the most powerful events at DC Recovery was held on September 20, 2023 when the DC & MD Peers united to collaborate on how we all can better serve our communities. There were multiple organizations in attendance for open discussions coupled with playing service-related games, eating pizza, and the overall comradery of peer...
What a productive event! The Panel Discussion on Overdose Awareness and Harm Prevention at the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA). CSOSA wanted DC Recovery to conduct a panel discussion on overdose awareness and harm prevention for the dangers of Fentanyl. The event was held on Wednesday, October 4th at 11am at the CSOSA...
Talk about a Wow Moment! The best weather ever – A sunny 75-degree Saturday! The best guests ever – The Community! And, The best cause ever – To partner with an effective organization, Federal City Recovery Services (FCRS), to provide smiles, laughter, and local talent to the Ward 5 DC Community. Saturday, October 28, 2023....
The outreach teams from the 5th District Police Community and DC Recovery prove the power of unity! On January 10, 2024, the teams merged together at the Vicksburgh Senior Center to educate the senior community on the vast opioid use amongst seniors. Officer J. Johnson, head of the 5th District Police Community Outreach, requested DC...
Yaaaaaaassss! The Variety Show is back for 2024, hosted by Roger Wright alias "Tobaldegriot" and what an incredible night to gather with friends and the community.
DC Recovery's Black History Month celebration featuring Mr. Darrick Johnson aka Brother Malcolm at our monthly Variety Show was a hit. Mr. Johnson also had books, t-shirts and other literature representing the great Malcom X and his accomplishments during the Civil Rights Movement for sale. What an educational experience! Several performers were present and the...
DC Recovery was invited to join in a discussion "Black and Brown in Recovery - Where are the Resources-Open Mic for Anacostia?" at the Anacostia Library. Some attendees to our Outreach program: Federal City Recovery Services', Roger Wright, Dr. Edwin Chapman, MD,PC, Keith Peete, Intake Counselor, Salvation Army, Pamela Porter, CAC, Samaritan Inns, Dr. Laverne...
On March 15, 2024, DC Recovery's Demetrius Jones and Brian Person performed a NARCAN presentation with the Mayor's Police Outreach team at the Brentwood Community Center for the youths in the Brentwood community. Mr. Person was able to do a mock "Opioid reversal" with two youths that inquired about the procedure. DC Central Kitchen provided...
The NARCAN presentation for the the "DPR Young at Heart Senior Day Program" at the Brentwood Community Center on March 28, 2024. Those in attendance were very engaging and asked DC Recovery excellent questions afterwards. Office Anderson and Officer Johnson from the Mayor's Police Outreach team were also in attendance.
DCRCA's Recovery In The Arts! Program. Every last Saturday of each month, DCRCA is hosting The Variety Show to provide a platform to storytellers, poets, comedians, singers, musicians, artists, and all others who have discovered their artsy gift. JOIN US! Saturday, March 30th, 2024 DC Recovery Community Alliance (DCRCA) 5656A 3rd St. NE Washington, DC...
Become a Champion for Change in our DC Communities and get paid to learn! The Ambassadors of Peace 2024 for ages 18 to 24 is well underway! The free elite program provides paid training to DC residents in the areas of peace advocacy, leadership, and drug prevention. To apply, please visit http://tiny.cc/dcapril1.
Become a Champion for Change in our DC Communities and get paid to learn! The Ambassadors of Peace 2024 for ages 12 to 17 is well underway! This 10-week free elite program provides paid training to DC residents in the areas of peace advocacy, leadership, and drug prevention. To apply, please visit http://tiny.cc/dcapril3.
Tuesday, April 9th, 2024 was a warm day in the Nation's Capital and filled with productive events in the quadrants. Case in point, the So Others Might Eat's Tuesday Night Group --- Mr. Thomas Lockhart, S.O.M.E.'s Certified Addictions Professional & Service Coordinator, invited DC Recovery's Certified Peer Recovery Specialists and Trainers, Demetrius Jones and...
The Town Hall Discussion was a huge success on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at DC Recovery's Center located at 5656A 3rd Street, N.E. Approximately 30 attendees with a focus to unite, were present. The mission for the Town Hall Group discussion is to help recruit our young men in the community back into the church....
Introducing - DCRCA's Recovery In The Arts! Program. Every last Saturday of each month, DCRCA is hosting The Variety Show to provide a platform to storytellers, poets, comedians, singers, musicians, artists, and all others who have discovered their artsy gift. JOIN US! Saturday, April 27th, 2024 DC Recovery Community Alliance (DCRCA) 5656A 3rd St. NE...
On Friday, May 3, 2024, DC Recovery's Brian Person, Community Outreach Coordinator, Certified Peer Recovery Supervisor, and Certified Harm Reduction and DC Recovery's Demetrius Jones, Certified Peer Recovery Specialist and Trainer introduced their community-based services to the D.C. Department of Corrections' Returning Citizens, Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT). Mrs. Cathy Voss, LICSW and the...
The Metropolis Club's celebration of their 58th Year anniversary was a big hit! Friends, family, and the community made up the attendance with jubilee. And let's not forget the tasty spaghetti dinner, salad, and dessert served at the event! Music was also provided by a local D.J. as the event was culminated with a dance...
On July 1, 2024, DC Recovery had the pleasure of attending one of the District's Department of Corrections' Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Program (RSAT) events held at the Corrections Treatment Facility (CTF) located at 1901 E Streets, S.E. In attendance was a pre-graduation group comprised of 10 men, 5 of which were released back...
What a productive day! On July 19th, 2024, DC Recovery attended the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy© intensive 5-day training session. The session provides individuals with skills and tools to effectively guide, mentor and support anyone who would like to begin or sustain long-term recovery from alcohol or drug addictions. The session was held at the...
On Saturday, 08/10/24, Mrs. Yvonne Brown the Outreach Director at Peace Lutheran Church requested that DC Recovery participates in their annual Health Fair in Ward 7. The significant purpose of the health fair is to educate the community about the Opioid crisis in D.C. and to provide them with a hands-on training of an...
On Thursday, August 15, 2024, DC Recovery participated in the "Back to School Community Day" event with one of the D.C. Mayor's Outreach teams. The successful Ward 7 event was held at the Capital View Neighborhood Library located at 5001 Central Avenue, N.E. and in attendance were service groups such as AmeriHealth, MedStar Family Choice,...
After almost 30 years, the World Convention returned to Washington, DC, 29 August – 1 September 2024! As expected, it was the largest convention ever held grossing over 18,000. The convention proved to be equipped with the facilities required to hold a massive crowd, the security required for a large event in a capital...