Many Recovery Cafés begin as a response to a need felt deeply in a community. If you feel a desire to create a space where healing can happen together, the Network will help bring that vision to life.
Whether you’re an established nonprofit or a community member inspired to make a difference, we offer a clear pathway and support for starting a Recovery Café.
Ready to explore?
Here, you’ll find an overview of how you can take your first steps to joining the Network.
If you’re feeling ready to take your first steps, you can sign up for an introductory webinar or reach out through this form. Our Catalyst Team will get in touch shortly and they’ll introduce you to what the Recovery Café Network is, how the Model works, what it means to be a Member Café, and answer any questions you might have along the way.
As you learn more about the Recovery Café Model (including what it is and what it is not), we invite you to pause and reflect. Your Catalyst will support you in discerning whether the Model aligns with your vision, capacity, and your community’s unique needs.
Once you’ve confirmed your commitment, your Catalyst will help you prepare for your application to join the Network. They can provide resources and guidance to solidify your team, strengthen your skills, and develop effective systems that will serve as the foundation for your Recovery Café to come.
When the time comes, your Catalyst will provide access to the application itself and walk you through upcoming deadlines. Together, you’ll review your draft, strengthen any areas that need attention, and ensure you’re prepared to submit a strong application to become a Member Café of the Network.
Connect
with our
Catalyst Team
Our dedicated Catalyst Team supports individuals, communities, and nonprofits through the discovery and discernment process of starting a Recovery Café.
With compassionate guidance, practical tools,and steady encouragement, we walk alongside you– from first conversations all through opening your doors, and beyond.
A Network that walks alongside you
Once you join the Network, you’ll gain access to the resources, guidance, and community that will help you bring the Recovery Café Model to life, confidently and with integrity.
Social
License
Permission to implement the Recovery Café Model.
Training &
Resources
Access to 20+ years of trusted tools, templates, and programming.
Dedicated
Support
Personalized, ongoing coaching and support from Network staff.
Peer
Network
A nationwide community of Cafés learning together.
Testimonials from Café Leaders
“Beyond the collaboration, there’s also foundational support—a libraryof templates that includes everything from grant language to volunteer guides and agreements. Every piece that a Recovery Café would otherwise need to develop on its own has already been researched, developed, and vetted by the Network.”
Wendy Grove,
Executive Director of Recovery Café Everett (WA)
Testimonials from Café Leaders
“We can never thank you all enough for all the beautiful things we’re seeing happen here. You, your model, your training, your resources and your friendship have set the table for a place that will change scores of West Sacramentans for years to come. Our city leadership and partners are a bit mesmerized by what the Recovery Café is becoming, and frankly so are we… thank you again!”
Don Bosley,
Executive Director of Recovery Café West Sacramento (CA)