The Council on Recovery

03/01/2026

You might have noticed our campus refreshed this week and that's all thanks to our amazing volunteers! Last weekend at Mission in Motion, they got to work on the lush bamboo that lines our campus, trimming it down to let the light shine in 🌞 Others worked on organizing, decluttering, and writing notes of encouragement to new clients. A round of applause for our volunteers! 👏👏👏

02/27/2026

Join the fun at the FREE Sober Chili Cookoff this Saturday afternoon!

Saturday, February 28
12 - 4pm
Fair Haven United Methodist Church (1330 Gessner Rd, Houston, TX 77055)
Free entry. No registration needed.

02/27/2026

Esta publicación es presentada por la Comisión de Salud y Servicios Humanos de Texas:

Habla con tus amigos o seres queridos hoy mismo para recordarles que no están solos. ApoyateEnTX.org

02/27/2026

Thank you to those who attended last week's "Parenting for Resilience, Not Perfection." Our keynote speaker Lisa Helfman shared her family's version of resilience, adding personal testimony to the information shared by our expert panelists. Attendees walked away with valuable tools to strengthen communication, connection, and support.

Thank you again to our panelists, Ashley Le Grange, Daryl Shorter, Trevor St. Denis, and Claire Wisdom, and to our facilitator, Bridget McCauley.

Stay tuned for the next CRF Parenting Series event! Comment below - what topics are on your mind?

02/20/2026

We are honored to welcome Carnie Wilson, Grammy-nominated artist and founding member of Wilson Phillips, on Friday, April 24! Now celebrating more than 20 years of sobriety, Carnie has become a powerful advocate for recovery and mental health, and her story aligns beautifully with our mission of saving lives and building a joyful, connected recovery community. For more info, visit councilspeakerseries.org/luncheon

02/20/2026

This post is brought to you by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission:

Recovery isn't easy, but it's worth every step. Take it one day at a time, choosing growth, healing and strength. If you're seeking support, find help with the Check-In tool at TurnToSupportsTX.org

02/18/2026

Dive in deeper with Dr. Thomson Ivins about the effects of social media on the teenage brain on Houston Matters, Houston Public Media. Click here to watch: www.youtube.com/live/WMyJ5H6KqlA?si=qAQvCDivTpeceA6X&t=2288 (begins at 38:07)

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02/17/2026

There’s still time to register for our CRF Parenting Series and we’d love to have you join us this Thursday. If you’re a parent or caregiver looking for practical tools and real conversation around parenting, resilience, and mental health, this event was created with you in mind. It’s a chance to connect, learn, and walk away feeling supported — not alone.

Learn more and register here:
👉 www.councilonrecovery.org/crf-parenting

Join us at 6:30pm for light refreshments before the keynote begins at 7:00pm. We hope to see you there.

02/11/2026

You’ve had each other’s backs in the toughest moments. You don’t have to walk recovery alone either.

A new AA-based group for Active and Retired Military & First Responders, Warriors Anonymous is starting at The Council. This meeting provides a space where those who have worn the uniform can speak freely, be understood, and find recovery alongside others who know the weight of service. No ranks. No titles. Just recovery.

🗓️ Tuesdays 11:30am
📍 The Council on Recovery, 303 Jackson Hill St, Houston, TX 77007

View the full schedule of recovery meetings at www.councilonrecovery.org/twelve-step-meetings

02/09/2026

Get to know the experts at our upcoming Parenting Series, "Parenting for Resilience, Not Perfection" on February 19. Each bring a unique perspective on raising resilient children and strengthening your family unit during challenging times. Register at councilonrecovery.org/crf-parenting

Lisa Helfman, H-E-B, Brighter Bites
Ashley Le Grange, The Kinkaid School, Beyond Stigma Alliance/Students Stopping Stigma
Daryl Shorter, The Menninger Clinic, Baylor College of Medicine
Trevor St. Denis, The Council on Recovery
Claire Wisdom, St. John's School

02/06/2026

It's almost Chili Cook Off time! Join Party Sober Partnership on February 28 for a day filled with delicious chili and fun activities in a family-friendly sober atmosphere. Enjoy FREE admission, cash prizes, celebrity judges, and entertainment. Register a team, be a vendor, or volunteer - info at partysober.org/chili-cookoff

02/03/2026

Renovations on the Hamill Foundation Conference Center have begun! Upgrades include new A/V equipment, lighting fixtures, acoustic panels, fresh carpet and paint, and more.

We appreciate your patience as we enhance our facilities and look forward to hosting you again in a beautiful, refreshed space.