DC Recovery Community Alliance, Inc. - DCRCA

08/06/2025

Summer’s not over yet! There is still more fun to be had at Raisin’ da Bottom’s Variety Shows held at DC Recovery Community Alliance. Check out the upcoming Variety Show on Saturday, August 30th, featuring Dr. Rebecca Dupas! She’s an Author. She’s a Poet. She’s a Motivator.

She’s extraordinary! And she will be here on August 30th! The two-time “Poet of the Year” award-winner is a perfect fit for a Show that is filled with gifted comedians, musicians, poets, and more, and as always, a big hit. The doors open at 4:00 pm, and the show runs from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Presented By: Raisin’ da Bottom Productions
Hosted By: Tobal daGriot

Variety Show Location and Sponsored By:
DC Recovery Community Alliance
The Peer-Operated Center Hall
5656-A 3rd Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 916-5592
www.dcrecovery.org

Upcoming 2025 Variety Shows
The last Saturday of every month.

08/06/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE!
Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coach Training

Please note that the Ethical Considerations training has been rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict. The class originally set for August 15–16, 2025, will now take place on August 22–23, 2025.

If you are unable to attend on the new dates, please let me know as soon as possible. For any questions or concerns, feel free to contact Ms. Anna Jones or me directly.

07/05/2025

This was a wonderful event, and we are glad you were able to attend!

Volunteers of America & Varick Memorial Church – Dual Diagnosis Awareness'

People with co-occurring disorders require tailored treatment support designed to face the unique challenges from having both mental disorders and substance use disorders. Raising the awareness is a crucial part of providing the needed support and partners such as Volunteers of America (VOA) and Varick Memorial AME Zion Church (VMC) answered the call on June 20, 2025 when they held the event, “Dual Diagnosis Awareness”, at VMC’s location at 255 Anacostia Avenue N.E. Washington, D.C. 20019.

Another community partner, DC Recovery, was in attendance as presenters and attendees to provide informational resources that support the courageous folks battling dual-diagnosis. Thank you VOA, VMC, and DC Recovery for your continued support and for being a foundational rock for the community.

DC Recovery Community Alliance
Peer-Operated Center
5656A 3rd Street, NE
Washington, DC 20011
(202) 916-5592

06/13/2025

DC Recovery and the entire recovery community celebrated with Faces & Voices of Recovery at the Annual Leadership Summit and the America Honors Recovery (AHR) Gala Dinner.

We mingle with change-makers as leaders in addiction recovery from all over the country are honored for their trailblazing efforts and contributions to the de-stigmatization effort.

The DC Recovery team represented throughout the conference as exhibitors, presenters, and awards dinner guests.

DC Recovery Team -
Brian Person, Mozell Brown, Demetrius Jones, David Mays, Anna M. Jones, and founder Johnny Allem.

05/27/2025

Your voices are needed now more than ever!

We're gearing up for National Call to Action and Hill Day on June 11th. There are a number of ways you can help mobilize your recovery community, family, friends and allies in taking an important actions to have recovery voices heard across the nation. There are changes happening at the Federal and State levels that are impacting millions of lives and your stories have power to influence policy.

Here are some things you can do.
1. Familiarize yourself with our Public Policy Asks HERE:
https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/programs/advocacy/initiatives/
2. Read about the National Call to Action on this page HERE:
https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/national-hill-day/
3. https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/event/recovery-leadership-summit-2/

05/27/2025

Join the DC Recovery Community Alliance and Steps toward Wellness Behavioral Health Walk Resource Fair May 29, 2025
Please see attached Flyer and attend this Pop-up event "Steps toward Wellness" on Thursday, May 29, 2025, from 1pm-5pm. Also, be prepared to find adequate parking, as we know how congested MLK Ave. can be, if you're driving.

05/27/2025

Join the DC Recovery Alliance and support Faces & Voices of Recovery:
Thursday, June 5th at 4 PM EST
From Policy to Progress: Transforming Recovery Through Connection, Resiliency & Advocacy
Registration link - https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/training-registration/?training=a0oQg00000BVVXR

In a time of shifting political priorities and growing need for behavioral health services, we must come together to strengthen our collective voice. This dynamic panel and interactive discussion is designed to connect recovery advocates, community leaders, and policymakers with actionable strategies that inspire real change.

05/27/2025

Join the DC Recovery Community Alliance and support Faces & Voices of Recovery:

https://facesandvoicesofrecovery.zoom.us/j/81812657483

Thursday, May 29th at 4-5 PM EST
Returning to the Basics: Successful Advocacy 101
Advocacy in today's political climate can feel overwhelming, even discouraging. With rising polarization and countless issues vying for attention, the path to successful policy change may seem uncertain. But now more than ever, effective advocacy is essential—and possible.

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: National Call to Action Planning Meetings. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

10/28/2024

Today - Celebrating New Recovery Coaches and Family Time...
WORK LIFE, BALANCE... The Key to Life!!!

Another successful collab with my brothers 🎃 Happy Halloween 🎃

10/10/2024

NATIONAL RECOVERY MONTH WRAP-UP!
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US!