NEW MEDITATION AND YOGA CLASS IS A MAJOR HIT WITH OUR CLIENTS
At the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) our holistic approach to recovery means that we offer more to our clients than traditional clinical services. In June, staff members Vaness Flores (Prevention and Wellness Educator) and Fiorela Caro (Recreation...
Back On My Feet Partnership Highlight
The Center for Recovery and Wellness has a large roster of partner organizations with whom we exchange referrals. One of this is Back On My Feet. Back On My Feet is a national nonprofit organization that aims to change the way society deals with homelessness and...
Art Therapy with Samara
Samara, a newly hired Clinical Counselor in the Project Contact Outpatient Program, talks about her work as an art therapist and why it is a unique tool to support those in recovery. Samara, how long have you been working for the Center for Recovery and Wellness...
Washington Square Park (WSP) Recovery Services with Troy
Troy Boze, founder of the Musical Pathways to Wellness Program and Recovery Services Coordinator, shares his experience using music to engage people as a Peer Navigator in WSP. I know that you have been doing some recovery services work in WSP. Can you please explain...
John Gordon Launches CASAC Training Institute
Our Managing Director of Community and Recovery Services (pictured on the right) discusses the recent launch of the new CASAC Training Institute geared towards aspiring substance abuse counselors. What is the CASAC training institute, what purpose will it serve, and...
Liz Jack’s 25 Years at EA
A Longstanding Educational Alliance (EA) Employee, Liz Jack reflects on her time working at PRIDE Site before it evolved into the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW). Liz, how long have you worked at Educational Alliance (EA) and what is your current role? I’ve...
Katherine M.’s Recovery
Katherine M. reflects on her time in outpatient treatment and the pursuit of her goal of becoming a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Katherine, are you still in the Project Contact Outpatient (PCO) Program or have you graduated from it? ...
Jackie Small’s New Promotion
Jackie Small shares about her promotion to a new dual role: Director of Vocational and Motivational Enhancement Counseling (MEC) services. Jackie, you were recently promoted, what is your new job title? My new job title is Director of Vocational and Motivational...
Keithie Lawrence and the Founding of the Brown Bag Program
Keithie Lawrence (Director of Community and Recovery Services) reflects on his role in growing the Brown Bag from an informal service to an official program over the past decade. Keithie, can you please explain how the Brown Bag came to be and what your role was in...
Jerry W. Shares About His Recovery
Here is a conversation with Jerry about his recovery process that has encompassed every phase of treatment, from residential to outpatient. Jerry, could you please tell me how you first got connected with CRW and what your experience has been like in treatment? ...
Project Contact Outpatient (PCO) Counseling with Rosita Harris
Rosita Harris gives a close look at her role as a PCO Clinical Counselor and Intake Clinician, and her working of supporting clients in recovery. Rosita, how long have you been working at CRW? Since October 2019 so it’s been a bit over a year. What do you enjoy...
Gail Brennan and the Free Brown Bag Program
Gail Brennan, our new Volunteer Coordinator for the Brown Bag Program, talks about her background, experiences so far, and hopes for the future. When did you officially become the Volunteer Coordinator for the food pantry at the Center for Recovery and Wellness...
Holiday Tips For Recovery In The Time Of COVID-19
Kim Sumner Mayer (Family Services Coordinator) gives tips on how to support family members in recovery during COVID-19. Before COVID-19, we created three holiday tip kits for different audiences. We provide links to each of these below with the understanding that...
Freddie J. and Peer Services
Freddie, a PRIDE Site Residential client, shares about his experiences receiving Peer support from Angela Frazier (Peer Services Coordinator). Freddie, how did you first get in touch with Angela Frazier (Peer Services Coordinator) and how did you first get involved...
Arnette Scott and the Motivational Enhancement Team
Arnette Scott (Motivational Enhancement Aide) discusses her work on the Motivational Enhancement Team of supporting our PRIDE Site clients. How did you first start working at the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) at the Educational Alliance (EA) and how long...
Sara Learner and the Project HELP Team
Sara Learner [Prevention and Wellness Educator] discusses her work of teaching in elementary schools and conducting community-based events on the Project HELP Team. How long have you been working at the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) and how did you first...
Richard W.’s Recovery Journey
Client Richard W. shares about his time in residential and outpatient treatment and the support he received from counselors Adriane Giebel (PRIDE Site Clinician) and Cristin McKenna (PCO Clinician). How did you first get connected to treatment at CRW? I had been...
Shavon E. and the Project Contact Outpatient (PCO) Program
Shavon talks about the extensive support she received in the residential and outpatient programs from her primary counselors Beth Deutschman (PCO Clinician) and Adriane Giebel (PRIDE Clinician). How long have you been enrolled in the Project Contact Outpatient (PCO)...
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JOHN GORDON: 2022 MEL SHULSTAD PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR
The Center for Recovery and Wellness is thrilled to announce that John Gordon, Associate Executive Director of Clinical Programs, was recognized as the 2022 Mel Shulstad Professional of the Year! The Mel Shulstad award recognizes an innovative individual who has made...
TOMMY M. CLIENT Q&A
When did you when did you first come to CRW and how did you end up at CRW specifically? I gave the dirties at Ujima house and they sent me to Urban Recovery in Brooklyn which is a 28 day detox. I was supposed to go back to Ujima house but while I was at Urban...
RECREATION PROGRAM
At the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW), we approach recovery from a person-centered perspective that takes into account the diverse experiences and individual needs of each client. To holistically support our clients, it’s important to address their needs that...
ACE PARTNERSHIP
The Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) is a proud partner of the Association of Community Employment Programs (ACE). ACE works alongside the most vulnerable New Yorkers struggling with addiction, homelessness, and incarceration to help them secure employment and...
CITY HARVEST PARTNERSHIP
City Harvest is New York City’s largest food rescue initiative, saving 75 million pounds of food this year and delivering it, free of charge, to hundreds of food programs and organizations across the five boroughs, including the Center for Recovery and...