Los Angeles Recovery Connect

LARC's Housing Program: Launched in November 2022 the LARC House is a safe recovery residence where those identifying as women can live up to two years to stabilize and maintain their recovery following treatment and or incarceration. Daily Connection is a Recovery Coach and resident meeting that convenes every morning and evening. This consistent connection is crucial for residents' recovery accountability. Support offered includes emotional regulation management of cravings schedule planning exercise etc. In FY24 the LARC House provides safe residence for 4 women.

LARC's Peer Services Program: Recovery Coach RC is a peer with lived experience who is trained to mentor residents in maintaining their recovery. The RC provides individualized support based on residents' unique needs ie. legal issues reinstating drivers' license resume creation etc. All Recovery Meetings are weekly Thursday night meetings at the LARC residence that are attended and led by our residents and community members. Meetings embrace all pathways of recovery recognizing 12 step fellowships don't resonate with everyone. Grief Groups address the grief that surviving family members and friends experience when a loved one dies from an overdose substance use disorder related death as well as grief in any form. In FY24 a total of 52 weekly meetings and 3 Recovery Coaching sessions were hold.

LARC's Health & Wellness Program enhances mental well-being holistically. Open Spaces Hikes are bi-monthly outings in nature promoting physical activity and connection with the outdoors. Transportation is provided for accessibility to all. Nutrition Instruction guides residents and community members on the importance of healthy eating. Food preparation demonstration is also offered. In FY24 26 Open Spaces Hikes have enabled community members to explore Los Angeles fostering recovery community expansion.