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The Empty Chair
By Vicki Powers “There’s an empty chair in our house, and I’m not sure what to do with it…” While many families gather over the holidays to celebrate together, others have a stark and obvious void at the table – an empty chair. This chair symbolizes those who can’t be...
Working to Address the Opioid Crisis
FOX26 Houston, September 12, 2019
Leonard Kincaid and Jessica Yeager from Houston Recovery Center share a segment with Dr. David Persse on their involvement in working to address the opioid crisis in Houston.
Looking Into the Eyes of Homeless
by Suzanne JarvisIt’s Thursday morning and time for street outreach**. We’re designing a program that creates focused pathways off the street for the homeless based on what matters most to them. It’s just the beginning.We meet Martha. Emaciated, she's sitting...
Houston Recovery Center Offers Different Kind of Help
Houston Chronicle | September 6, 2019
In six years, the Houston Recovery Center has provided a place for thousands of publicly intoxicated individuals to stay safe as they sober up and find treatment. This article provides an overview of its efforts.
Physicians Need to Play a Role in Substance Use Disorder
“Every person entering recovery should have an ongoing relationship with a primary care physician who is knowledgeable about addiction recovery,” says Bill White, emeritus senior research consultant at Chestnut Health Systems, in his July 11 blog post based on recent...
“HEROES” Help Save Lives From Opioid Addiction
KHOU | July 19, 2019
This segment shares the story of one woman who was addicted to opioids for 30 years. She is now receiving free treatment options from UTHealth’s Houston Emergency Opioid Engagement System (HEROES) and seven months drug free. Houston Recovery Center is a partner providing recovery coaches.
Do You Look the Homeless in the Eyes?
by Vicki PowersDo you make eye contact with the homeless who stand near your car window? It might make you feel uncomfortable if you’re not offering assistance, but Rev. Michael Gott, Unity Church of Houston, suggests it as a better option to donating money.“Make eye...
From the Street: What a Homeless Man Taught Me and My Dog
by Vicki Powers Urban living is a new experience for me after living in the Houston suburbs 20+ years. Walking my dog on the streets around my home reveals new things such as bus stops and homeless people. Not that there weren’t homeless people in the suburbs, but my...
Houston ED Opioid System Integrates Assertive Outreach with Comprehensive Care for Opioid Use Disorder
Journal of Emergency Medical Services | June 6, 2019
The HEROES team shares the goals of the opioid program, challenges, and ways to determine program success.
Six Years of Impact
Houston Recovery Center opened its doors April 13, 2013, at its ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Annise Parker. The nonprofit’s focus was helping the city reduce the number of public intoxicated people in jail by providing a safe place for these individuals to...