Rustic Refuge Recovery Community Center

08/30/2026

This is Jason. Jason arrived with the notion that he wanted to stay clean but couldn’t. He had tried, time and time again. He did some of the things we suggested, and he followed most of the rules of our program.

“Some” of the things we suggested, and “Most” of the rules wasn’t enough. He wound up doing another tour of the hostile territory of his addiction.

Jason called, broken and hoping for another chance with us. He came back, he followed ALL of the rules and ALL of the suggestions, and today….. well, today he has 20 months clean.

He says his life is better than he could have imagined it would be. Look at that face, you can tell he’s in a good place.

Congratulate him for a strong 2nd chance effort and a chance at a new way to live!

08/28/2026

It’s going to be a very touching and impactful day.

08/28/2026

Hard to believe but 39 years ago today (yesterday now) I was miserable. I was desperate, I felt like an absolute failure in life. My children were suffering, my marriage was a joke, and I could not refrain from getting high. But something very powerful happened that day.

In my desperation, I prayed, and I prayed, and my prayers were answered after a few hours. And I have not used a mood or mind altering chemical to escape the way I feel since.

Today I actively return that blessing every single day and give everything I can to help others find freedom from the torture of that private and personal hell of addiction.

We do recover!

08/26/2026

Can’t wait for the bonfires. 12 step meetings and fellowship!

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

Recovery in The Refuge - 9/19/26

08/24/2026

We’re ready when you are!

08/23/2026

A big congratulations to Christina who celebrated 10 years of recovery last night!

When one celebrates we all celebrate!

08/23/2026

Where we are as an RCO: RCO Definition

A recovery community organization (RCO) is an independent, non-profit organization led and governed by representatives of local communities of recovery that does any, one, or combination of the following activities. These activities are available to all community members and are not restricted to individuals enrolled in a specific educational, treatment, or residential program.
• conduct ongoing local recovery support needs assessment surveys or focus groups
• organize recovery-focused policy and advocacy activities
• increase recovery workforce capacity and expertise through training and education
• carry out recovery-focused outreach programs to engage people seeking recovery, in recovery, or in need of recovery-focused support services or events to educate and raise public awareness
• conduct recovery-focused public and professional education events
• provide peer recovery support services (PRSS)
• support the development of recovery support institutions (e.g., education-based recovery support programs, recovery community centers, recovery cafes, recovery ministries, recovery-focused employment programs, recovery-focused prison reentry programs, etc.)
• host local, regional, or national recovery celebration events
• collaborate on the integration of recovery-focused activities within local prevention, harm reduction, early intervention, and treatment initiatives