21 OCTOBER 2024, HOUSTON, TEXAS: Houston Recovery Center (HRC or the “Company”), a provider of compassionate care, intervention and community care coordination to underserved individuals affected by substance use, today announces that HRC has been named a Finalist in the Health-Product, Innovation, Service Category (nonprofit) in the 4th Annual Anthem Awards.
Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences. “The Finalists of this year’s Anthem Awards are truly inspiring and I am honored to help elevate their impact,” said Anthem Awards General Manager, Patricia McLoughlin. “At this moment, there is a lot of uncertainty in our world, but the tireless and extraordinary efforts of the Anthem Awards community provide hope that a better tomorrow is possible. Thank you to everyone doing this work and making an impact.”
This year also marks the 2nd Annual Anthem Community Voice Celebration to uplift the work of Anthem Finalists. “Houston Recovery Center couldn’t be more excited to be an Anthem Awards finalist,” said Suzanne Jarvis, HRC Chief Analytics & Communications Officer. “To have sobering and addiction recovery recognized is a huge step for our industry, which fills a critical gap in communities by working with people negatively impacted by alcohol and other drug use, giving them access to care, and supporting them as they rebuild their lives.” Supporters can celebrate HRC’s work online from October 15th to October 31st at celebrate.anthemawards.com. All Finalists are also in the running to win a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Anthem Award selected by Anthem judges.
The 4th Annual Anthem Awards was the most competitive yet with more than 2,300 entries submitted from 34 countries worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, the Anthem Awards are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their communities.
About Houston Recovery Center
Houston Recovery Center (HRC) was launched in 2013 in Houston, Texas, to develop and operate a law enforcement jail diversion program. The Sobering Center delivers this program by receiving and monitoring intoxicated people as they safely sober up. The recovery process can include a series of treatment, healthcare, housing, and social services offered by independent specialty providers. Houston Recovery Center’s frequent clients, many with complex profiles, lack the resource capacity and behavioral capability to navigate and enroll in a series of independent services on their own. In response, HRC designed Partners in Recovery, a recovery care management program pairing six months of case management with 18 months of peer support. HRC’s “recovery team” creates a recovery plan based on client-defined goals. Services are linked together in a continuum using transportation and “warm handoffs” to deliver a system of care. The overarching goal is to improve successful access to appropriate care resulting in increased rates of sustained stabilization and a better quality of life.
About the Anthem Awards:
Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, The Anthem Awards honor the purpose & mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide. By amplifying the voices that spark global change, they are defining a new benchmark for impactful work that inspires others to take action in their own communities. The Anthem Awards honors work across seven core causes: Diversity; Equity & Inclusion; Education; Art & Culture; Health; Human & Civil Rights; Humanitarian Action & Services; Responsible Technology; and Sustainability, Environment & Climate. The Awards were founded in partnership with the Ad Council, Born This Way Foundation, Feeding America, Glaad, Mozilla, NAACP, NRDC, WWF, and XQ.
About the Webby Awards:
Hailed as the “Internet’s highest honor” by The New York Times, The Webby Awards is the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet, including Websites and Mobile Sites; Video; Advertising; Media & PR; Apps & Software; Social; Podcasts; Games and AI, Metaverse & Virtual. Established in 1996, The Webby Awards received nearly 13,000 entries from all 50 states and over 70 countries worldwide this year. The Webby Awards are presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences (IADAS).
Contact:
Suzanne Jarvis, MPH
Chief Analytics and Communications Officer
sjarvis@houstonrecoverccenter.org
713-236-7814
Marketing Contact:
Bob Lytle,
blytle@houstonrecoverycenter.org
281.467.7145