25-29 AVENUE D
NEW YORK, NY 10009
646-395-4400
At Educational Alliance’s Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW), we are committed to serving whole individuals, whole families, and whole communities. Our dedicated staff take a holistic, strengths-based approach to recovery and wellness that responds to the distinct needs of each individual in our programs. Our services include residential and outpatient treatment programs as well as prevention education and community programming, such as our free food pantry, ReStart Academy, and employment services. We believe integrated, inclusive approaches that connect individuals with their families and communities lead to more effective interventions and long-term success. We offer culturally-competent, evidence-based programs and services that strengthen individuals and communities, enhance resiliency, and foster lasting recovery.
The Center for Recovery and Wellness is a part of Educational Alliance. Our community centers are a place where everyone is welcome. A place where community is built. A place where New Yorkers grow. Explore our site to learn how CRW can help you strenghten yourself and your community—because you belong here.
RESIDENTIAL AND OUTPATIENT ADMISSIONS
If you are interested in enrolling our residential or outpatient services, please use the contact information below:
Residential and Outpatient Treatment
Suzette Ross, LCSW
Director of Admissions
25-29 Avenue D, New York, NY 10009
646-395-4406
sross@edalliance.org
NEWS AND UPDATES
John Gordon Launches CASAC Training Institute
Our Managing Director of Community and Recovery Services discusses the recent launch of the new CASAC Training Institute.
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).
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).
Keithie Lawrence and the Founding of the Brown Bag Program
Keithie Lawrence (Director of Community and Recovery Services) reflects on growing the Brown Bag from an informal service to an official program.
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.
Jerry W. Shares About His Recovery
Jerry W. shares about his recovery process at CRW that has encompassed every phase of treatment from residential to outpatient.
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.
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.
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.
Arnette Scott and the Motivational Enhancement Team
Arnette Scott talks about her work on the Motivational Enhancement Team supporting our PRIDE Site residential clients.
Freddie J. and Peer Services
Freddie J., a PRIDE Site Residential client, shares about his experiences receiving Peer support from Angela Frazier (Peer Services Coordinator).
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).
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.
Shavon E. and the Project Contact Outpatient (PCO) Program
Shavon E. talks about the extensive support she received in the residential and outpatient programs from her primary counselors.
CASN Interview: Robert Anderson on Serving Our Community
In this interview with Robert Anderson (Executive Director), he discusses CRW’s prevention and recovery services work funded by the new CASN grant and how we are collaborating with other community-based organizations to serve our community.
Patrick Griffis: New Clinical Director of the Pride Site Residential Program
Patrick is the new clinical director of Pride; below is a conversation about his experience in the role so far and his hopes for the future.
CASN Interview: Prevention with Sela Redmond
Sela Redmond (Prevention and Wellness Coordinator) is a key player in implementing the prevention aspects of the CASN grant which CRW and other providers have received from the city of New York. Below is a conversation about how the prevention work has...
CASN Interview: John Gordon and Community & Recovery Services
In this interview, John Gordon (Managing Director, Community and Recovery Services) speaks on his role in managing and implementing CRW’s role within the Citywide Addiction Support Network (CASN) Grant. How are we at CRW...
