Highlighting Kansas City Recovery Resources

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, over 700,000 Americans have died of drug overdoses since 2000. A recent survey says 31.9 million Americans ages 12 years and older currently use illegal drugs. 

While these statistics staggering, substance abuse in the United States is not a new problem. Tragically, homelessness and substance abuse go hand in hand. The National Coalition for the Homeless has found that 38% of homeless people are alcohol dependent, and 26% are dependent on other harmful chemicals. 

Local organizations like our partner Healing House Inc. exist to combat substance abuse in Kansas City and help individuals addicted to drugs and alcohol in our community start a new chapter of their lives.

Hear from our Friends at Healing House

Our staff cannot find enough kind words to describe the people who make up Healing House. Healing House’s mission to provide recovery housing and support that assists for both men and women to help them experience long-term recovery from substance use disorders is apparent in everything the organization does. 

Since 2002 Healing House has been operating safe and stable recovery residences and programs that provide opportunities for spiritual and personal growth. Nearly 200 individuals on any given day reside in the organization’s 13 private homes and two apartment buildings. Last year Healing House served over 1,100 individuals, helping them on the road to recovery and meaningful drug- and alcohol-free lives.

With recovery support, transitional housing, education and employment programs and more, Healing House plays a crucial role in Kansas City recovery. 

To learn more about the organization, please visit the Healing House website.

Attend KC Recovery Coalition’s Next Meeting

The Kansas City Recovery Coalition is a network for substance abuse treatment and recovery support providers. It is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization made up of programs and professionals who work with individuals seeking to overcome substance use disorders and their family members. This includes faith-based providers, community substance abuse and mental health treatment centers, local medical centers, prevention providers, and other community-based organizations.

The organization’s goals are:

• To raise community awareness of substance abuse, prevention, mental health issues, and recovery.
• Advocate for the recovery-oriented systems of care to benefit Kansas City and its surrounding communities.
• To create and implement city-wide recovery events on an ongoing basis that promotes the purpose and objectives of the coalition.
• Strengthen coalition agencies’ individual and collective capacity within the Kansas City recovery-oriented systems of care.
• Increase professional training and career development opportunities for members of the coalition

The best way to learn more about The Kansas City Recovery Coalition is to join their next monthly meeting on Feb. 3, 2022 at 10AM. Click here for more details about the meeting.