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“HEROES” Help Save Lives From Opioid Addiction

Jul 22, 2019 |

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?

Jul 16, 2019 |

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

Jun 12, 2019 |

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...

Six Years of Impact

May 13, 2019 | , ,

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...

Embracing Safety as a Core Value

Apr 2, 2019 | ,

When you bring people from all walks of life into a shared space (Sobering Center), there must be rules and guidelines to ensure safety not only for clients but also employees. Safety is an important core value at Houston Recovery Center, just as much as compassion...