Phoenix RCO Inc.

07/12/2025

🏍️ A Massive Thank You to Our 2025 Bike Run Sponsors! 🧡

The rumble of engines, the spirit of recovery, and the warmth of community made our 2025 Motorcycle Bike Run Fundraiser an unforgettable day — and we couldn’t have done it without the generous support of our sponsors.

To the incredible organizations and businesses who stood with us to make this event a reality: thank you for believing in our mission and riding with us for change. Because of you, we’re able to expand life-saving services to individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder throughout Cobb County and beyond.

🙏 Please join us in showing love to our amazing sponsors:
⭐ Post 145 Frank P. Dorris American Legion — Thank you for hosting us and being such a welcoming and meaningful part of the day!
⭐ Lawbike Motorcycle Injury Lawyers — Thank you for being a longtime advocate for motorcycle safety and for supporting recovery with heart.
⭐ Thomas Drugs — Your community roots and care for those in need make all the difference.
⭐ Sound Proof Audio Video Tinting / Sound Proof Car Stereo — Thank you for helping us bring the noise in all the best ways!
⭐ David's Auto Sales — Thank you for driving change and supporting the recovery journey.
⭐ Northern Tool + Equipment— We appreciate your strength and support in helping us equip people for new beginnings.

Because of your generosity, we were able to raise funds that will directly support Phoenix RCO’s peer-based recovery services, harm reduction outreach, and community connection efforts.

💥 You didn’t just sponsor an event—you helped fuel hope.
From all of us at Phoenix RCO: THANK YOU for being part of the ride. 💙

The rumble of engines, the spirit of recovery, and the warmth of community made our 2025 Motorcycle Bike Run Fundraiser an unforgettable day — and we couldn’t have done it without the generous support of our sponsors. To the incredible organizations and businesses who stood with us to make this ...

05/23/2025

💙💙💙 I will miss this man very much 💙💙💙

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of George Braucht's passing. George passed yesterday doing what he loves, teaching the latest group of CARES how to sit on the other side of silence.

This is a huge loss to George's family, friends, and our whole community. George brought strength, compassion, wisdom, and heart to everything he did. He taught all of us to think deeper, seek justice, and not accept the status quo. He taught us to listen without judgement, practice intentionally not knowing, and to practice empathy in its truest form. The passing of George is a huge loss to our community. I trust our community will move forward honoring George by spreading love and compassion everywhere we go.

We have been in touch with George's family about how they would like to honor his life and legacy. As we move forward navigating this loss, we will work with the community to plan a memorial for our friend, George.

In the meantime, we ask that you help us show some love to George's sweetie, Jane Braucht, during her time of heartache. George loved Jane deeply. He drove home to have lunch with her during his lunch break of every CARES Academy. They have stood by each other's sides for decades. We'll compile the stories and share them with Jane.
Share Your Stories
We will be hosting an All Recovery Meeting tomorrow, Friday, May 23, at 12:00 for anyone that would like to attend:

All Recovery Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 811 6188 6685
CARES: Please take a few moments to read the attached letter for your homework assignment.
“…That roar which lies on the other side of silence”… If you know, you know. The recovery advocacy community lost a giant this week. George Braucht left this world on May 21st while doing what he loved most – teaching people in recovery how to be compassionate, caring coaches for peers who are seeking or in recovery. Whether he was quoting author George Eliot from Middlemarch or a neuroscientific study about the effects of dopamine on our behavioral priorities, George taught us to understand that even the most mundane aspects of our existence are filled with significance and connection. George was a lifelong learner and a great teacher who was a constant presence in all things CARES. George Braucht was someone who genuinely loved his work. And his work often took him away from his beloved family. If you heard him teach, you heard how proud he was to be a father, a grandfather and a great grandfather. He often spoke of his utter love for his wife, Jane, and of her talent for making things more beautiful. George loved music almost as much as he loved his dear family. He literally provided the soundtrack for CARES and any training event he was part of. George was passionate about fighting for the rights and the recovery of people coming out of incarceration and institutionalization. He taught us how to meet everyone “where they are”. He knew that people in recovery from mental illness and substance use are in a unique and privileged position to hear the cry of those who are still suffering, and he taught us to listen with our hearts. As he taught us the importance of us knowing our history as a recovery community, George often spoke of “the ancients” – those who have gone before us on this journey of Life. He always honored those who, in the past, helped create more ways for all people to find a life of wellness, purpose and recovery. And he challenged us all to take what we’ve learned and move the journey ever forward.

So, as our hearts break and we adjust to him being gone from this side of Life, I challenge you to honor the tremendous impact that George Braucht has left on our community by giving you some homework, iykyk. And that homework is to:

• Live your lives doing what you love.
• Center the principles of recovery in all you do.
• Listen with your hearts.
• Honor the Ancients by remembering and speaking their names
• Stay connected with each other.
• Never stop learning.



"Nobody else has the set of talents, skills, and abilities that you have, and for that we truly are grateful"
-George Braucht

04/19/2025

Phoenix RCO, Inc. invites you to join us for a powerful day of community, purpose, and horsepower at our 2025 Motorcycle Bike Run Fundraiser. This exciting event is all about fun on two wheels while raising critical funds to support Phoenix RCO’s mission of providing free recovery services to individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder.

📍 Location:
American Legion Post 145
13141 Veterans Memorial Hwy
Douglasville, GA 30134

📅 Date & Time:
Sunday, June 8, 2025
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

📝 Registration:
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Kickstands Up at 10:30 AM
💵 Riders: $25 | Passengers: $10

Find more information on our blog post here:
https://phoenixrco.org/2025-bike-run/

02/08/2025

We have some extremely exciting news to share! At Phoenix RCO, our mission is to meet people where they are, provide life-saving resources, and foster a path to recovery. Over the past few months, we’ve been working alongside Cobb Douglas Public Health Department (CDPHD) to bring outreach services directly to communities in need. Using county data on drug overdoses, our teams have been visiting identified…...

We have some extremely exciting news to share! At Phoenix RCO, our mission is to meet people where they are, provide life-saving resources, and foster a path to recovery. Over the past few months, we’ve been working alongside Cobb Douglas Public Health Department (CDPHD) to bring outreach services...

01/04/2025

We would like to express our deepest thanks to Cobb County EMC Foundation for choosing Phoenix RCO, Inc as a recipient for their Operation Round Up community grant. This award will help further our outreach efforts in the community. If Cobb EMC is your provider, please consider participating in this program, that little extra goes a long way: www.cobbemc .com/operation-round

12/19/2024

🎄✨ Give the Gift of Hope This Holiday Season with Phoenix RCO ✨🎄

This holiday season, YOU can help bring hope and healing to our community. ❤️ At Phoenix RCO, we’re working every day to support individuals and families affected by substance use disorder. Whether it’s helping someone access recovery programs 💪, connecting them to food and shelter 🏠, or providing safe spaces for healing 🛑, we’re here to make a difference—but we need your help to do even more.

Right now, our biggest wish is finding a permanent home for Phoenix RCO—a dedicated space to expand our services, host more recovery meetings, and create a safe, welcoming environment for those in need.

Here’s how YOU can help:
🎁 Donate: Every dollar makes a difference! 💵 Support us at: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UUWKDMQF8JUPW
📲 Share Our Story: Spread the word! Follow us on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phoenixrco
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phoenixrco/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/Phoenix_RCO
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/phoenix-rco-inc
🤲 Volunteer: Your time and heart 💕 can make a world of difference.

Why Your Support Matters:
Your donation isn’t just money—it’s a second chance for someone in need. It’s a warm coat for someone facing the cold, a connection to recovery resources, and yes, it’s life-saving Narcan in the hands of those who need it.

🌟 This Holiday Season, Be Someone’s Miracle 🌟
Your generosity gives people hope, dignity, and the chance to rebuild their lives. Let’s make this season about love, community, and second chances. 💖

💻 Donate today: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=UUWKDMQF8JUPW

From all of us at Phoenix RCO, THANK YOU for your love and support. Wishing you a holiday season filled with joy, peace, and giving. 🌟✨

This holiday season, YOU can help bring hope and healing to our community. ❤️ At Phoenix RCO, we’re working every day to support individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.

12/19/2024

This holiday season, YOU can help bring hope and healing to our community. ❤️ At Phoenix RCO, we’re working every day to support individuals and families affected by substance use disorder. Whether it’s helping someone access recovery programs 💪, connecting them to food and shelter 🏠, or providing safe spaces for healing 🛑, we’re here to make a difference—but we need your help to do even more....

This holiday season, YOU can help bring hope and healing to our community. ❤️ At Phoenix RCO, we’re working every day to support individuals and families affected by substance use disorder.

10/31/2024

We would like to express our deepest thanks to GreyStone Power and GreyStone Power Foundation for choosing Phoenix RCO Inc. as a recipient for the Operation Round Up community grant. This award will help further our outreach efforts in the community. If GreyStone Power is your provider, please consider participating in this program, that little extra goes a long way:
https://www.greystonepower.com/oru

GreyStone Power

https://phoenixrco.org/phoenix-receives-operation-round-up-community-grant/

We would like to express our deepest thanks to GreyStone Power and GreyStone Power Foundation for choosing Phoenix RCO Inc. as a recipient for the Operation Round Up community grant. This award will help further our outreach efforts in the community. If GreyStone Power is your provider, please consi...

10/24/2024

If you would like to learn more about the disease of addiction, science of addiction and recovery, or if you live with substance use disorder, op**te use disorder, alcohol use disorder and would like more information. Please visit our website https://phoenixco.org , or call us at 678-444-4839.


The Addiction Policy Forum (APF) today released a case study detailing the outcomes of a pilot study in Ohio to evaluate the outcomes of Responding to Addiction, a new anti-stigma intervention. The project is a collaboration between APF, Governor DeWine’s RecoveryOhio initiative, the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, and the University of Delaware.

The Responding to Addiction program, developed by the APF, was deployed throughout Ohio to increase addiction literacy, correct misconceptions about addiction, and reduce stigma. Responding to Addiction is a multidisciplinary anti-stigma program that teaches participants about the science of addiction and equips them with the knowledge and tools to understand and address substance use disorders. The study was conducted between August 2023 and May 2024 to assess the impact of community anti-stigma interventions, which included 213 participants who were evaluated both before and after the intervention. The evaluation focused on addiction knowledge, confidence in responding to substance use disorder (SUD), and levels of stigma, including stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination intent.

The results of the pilot study were statistically significant and demonstrated that Responding to Addiction increased addiction literacy among participants, which includes:

Knowledge about substance use disorder treatment and recovery, including evidence-based medications and behavioral therapies; Understanding of signs and symptoms and levels of severity of a substance use disorder; Comprehension of risk factors in the development of a substance use disorder and how to prevent addiction; and knowledge about how to engage someone with an addiction.

The program decreased addiction stigma among participants, including:

Reductions in stereotypes, the inaccurate beliefs or thoughts about individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder; Reductions in prejudice, the negative feelings or emotions towards individuals with a substance use disorder; and Reduced discrimination intent, the negative or unjust treatment of patients in treatment or recovery from a substance use disorder.

The analysis showed a significant change in responses to stigma measures before and after the intervention. There were no significant differences by education, race/ethnicity, or any of the additional respondent characteristics.

Send a message to learn more

10/15/2024

Phoenix RCO would like to give a big thanks to Austell Police Department for inviting us to their Faith and Blue event last night. Here we were able to serve our community and meet a lot of great people.
We would also like to thank Family Life Restoration Center for all that they do for the community, and handing out boxes of food to those who signed up.

Read more on our blog post:
https://phoenixrco.org/phoenix-rco-at-austells-faith-and-blue-community-connection-and-care/

09/19/2024

This is why Phoenix RCO works so hard in Harm Rreduction. We do it to save lives!
We are so happy to hear of this wonderful news!
But remember, we are a nonprofit and we cannot do this work without generous donors like you. Please visit our website after watching this video:

After decades of devastating increases driven by fentanyl and other toxic street drugs, overdose deaths are dropping sharply in much of the U.S. The trend could mean roughly 20,000 fewer deaths in 2024.

08/21/2024

Phoenix RCO is looking for a grant writer.
One of the ways a nonprofit receives funds is through grants.
If you or you know someone who has experience writing grants and would be willing to work with Phoenix, please reach out to us either on here, our website: phoenixrco.org or call us at: 678-444-4839 extension 1002.




Our Mission To provide no-cost recovery services from substance use disorder for individuals and families; and to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space that stimulates growth, provides resources, and hosts recovery-oriented activities that will support long-term recovery. Our Vision I...