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A Tribute to Malcolm X (Black History Month)
2024-02-24 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
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 crowd loved it. Mr. Roger Wright and his Recovery in the Arts (R.I.T.A.) was another success in connecting the community with our clients in recovery. Bridging the gap to understanding how we transform their defects into assets. Other performers were also well-received by our incredible audience. After the performance, light refreshments were served to our guest.
What a celebration of the life, achievements, and teachings of Malcolm X! Such a befitting event for Black History Month!
DC Recovery Community Alliance
5656A 3rd Street, NE
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 916-5592

The Variety Show is Here Again!!!
2024-01-27 18:00 - 21:00
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.

Opioid Use in the Senior Community (Vicksburgh)
2024-01-10 00:00
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 Recovery to present the important information to approximately 25 audience members.
Property Manager of the Vicksburgh Senior Center, Ms. Jackson, is responsible for the center located at 3005 Bladensburg Avenue N.W. She was instrumental in providing center access for this important day. Judy West, Demetrius Jones, and Brian Person from the DC Recovery Team conducted a Q&A session after the presentation. To enhance our glorious and productive day with the District Police, our beloved team member Demetrius Jones who was appointed the Ambassador of Opioid Abatement for the District by our Mayor this year, gave a thorough NARCAN presentation accompanied with books cards to illustrate the proper dose application. Judy West closed with the Fentanyl strips for community use and with the family members who may get drugs acquired on the street. She also informed the audience of our many social media sites explaining our services offered at our Peer Operated Center at 5656A 3rd Street, N.E.
Thanks to all who participated and who made January 10, 2024 a great day!

The Variety Show - 12th Year Anniversary!
2023-10-28 18:00 - 21:00
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 doors opened at 6:00 pm and from that point on, the theme in the air was “let the games begin” and begin it did. From the wonderful turnout of folks, the raffle give-away, the lip-smacking dinner served, and the Federal City Recovery Choir, we all had an amazingly rewarding time at DC Recovery’s Peer Operated Center.
Did you miss it? No worries because back by popular demand, The Variety Show event will now be held the last Saturday of every month! We look forward to seeing you.
DC Recovery Community Alliance
The Peer Operated Center Hall
5656-A 3rd Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20011

Overdose Awareness Panel Discussion @ CSOSA
2023-10-04
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 office located at 633 Indiana Avenue NW, 6th floor.

DC & MD Peers Unite at DC Recovery!
2023-09-20
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 association.

Join The Movement
2023-09-12
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 Mabel Jones was at the site with her staff as well spreading the message of full recovery and treatment.
We distributed NARCAN and Test strips and demonstrated the techniques for Harm Reduction to police officers and to folks that came to our table along with NARCAN use.
What an event!

2023 Recovery Month Kickoff Luncheon & Walk!
2023-09-07
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, Director of the National Drug Control Policy awarded an award from President Biden to Patty McCarthy, Chief Executive Director, Faces & Voices of Recovery at the luncheon today.
Faces & Voices of Recovery partnered with SAMSHA for the first-ever Walk for Recovery which immediately followed the luncheon.

International Opioid Prevention Day 2023!
2023-08-31
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 experience in providing NARCAN training throughout the DC area.
Thank you DC Corrections and The Hope Foundation!

The Town Hall Meeting @ The Bellevue Library!
2023-08-26 08:00 - 17:00
What a great time we had the The Bellevue Library on Monday, August 21st for our Town Hall Meeting! To be able to discuss with our partnering providers how to further service the Ward 5 community is always invaluable time well-spent. And a welcomed announcement was made: The Ready Center will be reopening. Thank you Ward 8C for your collaboration with the Town Hall committee and the Bellevue to help make it a successful night.

Outreach Prevention Awareness Health Fair
2022-09-14 | Catholic University, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
DC Recovery’s Demetrius and Brian gave presentations at the Health Fair sponsored by Catholic University today. They successfully networked to gain additional support services necessary for community services.

Honoring Jami Freeman
2022-09-06 | Howard Theater, 620 T St NW, Washington, DC, 20001, United States
National Recovery Month, in honor of our dear friend and Peer Extraordinaire, Jami Freeman, at the Historic Howard Theater on September 6th at 5pm. Jami was an extraordinary person with a gift of teaching and inspiring others to service. She collaborated closely with Jordan Peer Recovery preparing hundreds of Peers in the DC metro area for their certification and service.
Jami was the 1st Peer at PIW. She recently left us too soon to cancer.

Opioid Awareness Day
2022-08-31 10:00 - 16:00 | DC Recovery, 5656A 3rd Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20011, United States
Opioid Awareness Day was September 1, 2022 but DC Recovery was fortunate to host a “Drive Setup Day” in our office on August 31st.

International Opioid Addiction Month
2022-08-30 | The Arc, Washington, DC, United States

Naloxone Distribution Site
2022-08-22 | DC Recovery, 5656A 3rd Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20011, United States
DC Recovery is pleased to announce that we are a Naloxone Distribution Site. What a blessing for the city and one more defeat against the struggle.

Medication Disposal Day - Sept
2021-09-21 10:00 - 14:00 | The Food Pantry, 6100 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States

National Overdose Prevention Day
2021-08-31 10:00 - 16:00
What a day! What a day!
It is always a rewarding day when one can help another and equally learn from that person. This is how we describe August 31, 2021 when DC Recovery worked in the community to honor National Overdose Prevention Day. We support the resilience of those who have substance use disorders by providing the educational information on safer drug use, providing info on naloxone, and by doing prevention trainings. We help save to lives.

Medication Disposal Day - Aug
2021-08-11 10:00 - 14:00 | The Food Pantry, 6100 Georgia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, United States
DC Recovery in conjunction with The Emory Beacon of Light dedicated August 17, 2021 as “Medication Disposal Day”. Held at Beacon’s The Food Pantry, Medication Disposal Day gave the community an opportunity to dispose of unwanted and expired medications in a safe and secure manner. We also collect prescription drugs, vitamins and supplements, pet medications, and over the counter medications.

4D National Night Out
2021-08-03 16:00 - 20:00 | Emery Heights Community Center, 5701 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20011, United States
Every year something fulfilling happens in communities across the country – an event called “National Night Out”. This unique event occurs annually on the first Tuesday in August. It is a special gathering to promote the partnership of the police community and its citizens to build a safer and more respected environment. This year in 2021, DC Recovery was honored when Derek Staten, the Fourth District Community Outreach Coordinator for the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), asked them to participate in this year’s National Night Out.
So on August 3rd from 4:00pm – 8:00pm DC Recovery joined the MPD at the Emery Heights Community Center located at 5701 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20011 in fellowship with the community and presented information to assist those with substance use disorders and related mental illnesses. What an evening! What an opportunity! What a blessing to be able to help those in need and have fun along the way.

Covid 19 Vaccination Forum
2021-04-29 16:30 - 18:00 | Virtual, Online Virtual Conference
https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m68b101bfbbc12ba61ca157d929473f59

NBC4 - Health & Fitness Expo
2021-03-19 12:00 - 2021-03-20 20:00 | Virtual, Online Virtual Conference
This year it’s virtual! Come and visit DC Recovery in the Exhibit Hall at the upcoming 2021 NBC4/Telemundo 44 /NBC Sports Washington’s Health & Fitness Expo on Friday, March 19th (12:00 pm – 8:00 pm) and Saturday, March 20th (9:00 am – 5:00 pm). You can chat with us live, attend a live presentation, and learn more about how we successfully help those recover from drug and alcohol addictions.
Free to register! Free to attend!
Why attend the Virtual Health & Fitness Expo?
The expo is an Emmy Award-winning DC Health & Fitness Expo hosted and promoted by NBC4, Telemundo 44 and NBC Sports Washington. For nearly 30 years, the expo has been recognized as the best-attended wellness expo in the nation. Attendees will visit DC Recovery’s booth and discover how we help clients maintain long-term recovery while living a healthy life free from addictions.
Why Visit Our Booth?

Because you deserve to hear the facts about substance addictions and healing from our live coaches.
Because you want to know the DC community resources dedicated to teaching and administering long-term recovery solutions
Because we have prepared live presentations on how to recover from substance addictions delivered from our peer specialists and counselors.
Because we know how to take control of substance addictions and how to walk you through to full recovery. And, last but certainly not least…
Because we work hard at every phase of recovery to carry out our mission:

To provide education and coaching to clients for sustained personal
wellness, community wellness, and long-term recovery.
Let us know that you will visit our booth. First, click here to register for the expo and then send us a quick Live Chat message using the chat box at the bottom right of this screen.
See You Online at the Health & Fitness Expo!
Registration is now open to attend! Click here to register and be sure to look for DC Recovery’s booth in the Exhibition Hall. If you have questions, please click the Live Chat box in the bottom right of the screen.
