Across the country, the need for substance use and mental health services is growing.  In 2022, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) numbers show over 48 million adults had a substance-use disorder, including alcohol, and over 59 million had a mental illness.

Low-income, or unhoused individuals with mental health challenges are disproportionately affected. Some lose access to housing, employment, and healthcare services. Sustained recovery with community support can ease the burden of acquiring and sustaining vital resources.

Treatment options are limited and expensive, especially for individuals who are under or uninsured. What’s more, relapse is common even among those who are able to access treatment. Recovery is a life-long commitment that cannot be met by 30-day treatment programs. Where do you go on day 31?

Building a healthy life takes time. The National Institute of Health indicates that individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder need a foundation of at least two years of sobriety to ensure long-term recovery.

Recovery Café Longmont supports individuals in these years and beyond as they rebuild their lives and break the cycle of substance use and mental health challenges.

The definition of recovery goes well beyond abstinence of substances; it is experienced as a bountiful “new life,” an ongoing process of growth, connection, and reclaiming the self. One common denominator in many of our members’ recovery journeys is isolation. The U.S. Surgeon General (2023) states that even prior to COVID-19, about half of Americans reported feelings of loneliness and the lack of social connection increases risk of premature death by more than 60%.

One connection at a time, Recovery Café Longmont is here to help people sustain whatever recovery they’ve worked so hard to achieve. We provide a community of support, accountability, and skill-building where people in all walks of recovery are empowered to be their best selves.