CFCenter for Wellness and Recovery Resources
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About Center for Wellness and Recovery Resources
At Center for Wellness and Recovery Resources, people can start with a coach and keep going with the kind of support recovery actually asks for, from transportation to housing to outpatient treatment. That matters because long-term recovery is rarely one straight line, and CRWR is built to stay with people through the parts that are hard to navigate alone. Based in Houston, it serves people with mental health, co-occurring, and substance use disorders with peer-based and clinical support grounded in lived experience.
CRWR stands out for pairing peer recovery support with licensed clinical services, recovery housing, transportation, and workforce training. It was Houston’s first recovery community organization, and that peer-rooted approach still shapes the way it works.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Recovery coaching
Peer recovery coaching from Recovery Support Specialists who help participants plan a personalized path to recovery.
Recovery housing
Drug-free housing for participants in a safe, supportive communal setting.
Transportation assistance
Help for participants getting to and from meetings and recovery support sessions.
Recovery pathways support groups
Peer-led support groups and engagement opportunities for people in recovery.
Supportive Outpatient Program (SOP)
Ongoing outpatient support for people who have completed prior treatment and want continued structure and accountability.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Structured outpatient treatment that helps people in early recovery transition back into daily life.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) / Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT)
Physician-facilitated treatment for opioid use disorder, including medication support.
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
Training for de-escalation of crises using non-violent approaches.
DWI Education, TDOEP, and SUD evaluations
Professional education and evaluations related to DWI, TDOEP, and substance use disorders.
Recovery Support Peer Specialist (RSPS) training
Texas Certification Board approved recovery support peer specialist training and recertification.
Peer Support Supervisor training
Training for people preparing to supervise peer specialists.
Recovery Employment Assistance (REAP) and job readiness classes
Employment assistance and job readiness support for people in recovery.
Naloxone access and training
Naloxone kits and training for community members and organizations to respond to overdose situations.
About this work
Mission
CRWR provides peer-based recovery support services, clinical treatment, housing, transportation, education, and training for individuals with mental health, co-occurring, and substance use disorders, with support aimed at long-term recovery.
Who they serve
People with mental health, co-occurring, and/or substance use disorders, including people in recovery and participants seeking peer and clinical support.
Their impact
- 284 in-person coachings and 690 telephone coachings in 2023.
- Worked intensively with thousands of people seeking to improve their quality of life through recovery support services and treatment.
How your donation helps
- Individual, family, and group coaching
- Transitional housing
- Counseling
- Job assistance
- Transportation
- Housing services
- Social integration
- Access to different pathways of recovery
Need help?
How someone in need can access Center for Wellness and Recovery Resources’s services.
People can fill out the inquiry form, email info@wellnessandrecovery.org, or call (832) 373-3050. Recovery coaches listen, help plan a personalized path to recovery, and after an initial screening the person is assigned a recovery coach.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
“I wanted a way out… Recovery isn’t just about getting clean; it’s about rebuilding your life. It gave me hope and a second chance at life. Now, I have my life back and am moving forward with a positive outlook” — Person in Recovery
“My restoration continues from daily awareness, confrontation that may become visible to daily assessment. I will continue make amends to people whenever possible. I utilize the tools of the therapeutic community and peer support network.” — Dillon West
Grant support
$120,000 from 1 funder · through 2023 (IRS 990 records).
- HOUSTON HEALTH FOUNDATION — $73,885 (2023)HEALTH EQUITY
- HOUSTON HEALTH FOUNDATION — $46,115 (2022)HEALTH EQUITY
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Peer Recovery Support Services (CAPRSS) since 2015
- Charter member of the National Association of Recovery Community Organizations (ARCO)
- Licensed by the State of Texas as an Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) and intensive/supportive outpatient treatments provider
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How do people start services with CRWR?
People can begin by filling out an inquiry form or reaching out by email or phone. CRWR says it responds within 48 business hours, and then a recovery coach helps plan a personalized path forward.
What happens after the initial screening?
After the initial screening, intake begins and the person is assigned a recovery coach. From there, the coach helps support the recovery journey and wellness plan.
What kinds of support are available besides coaching?
CRWR also offers recovery housing, transportation, support groups, education, recovery employment assistance, outpatient treatment, medication assisted treatment, and training programs.
Does CRWR offer non-clinical and clinical services?
Yes. It offers peer recovery support services as well as clinical services, including SOP, IOP, and medication assisted treatment.