Whenever 77-year-old Anne comes to Recovery Café Longmont, she sports a hat with a matching scarf tied around the brim, a coordinating outfit, and novelty socks, which she shows off to give everyone a laugh. Her smile is infectious, and her hugs warm and loving. Since she became a member in February 2021, she has
Member Moment With Mary
Laughter spills from the kitchen as member, Mary, and peer support specialist, Felicia, wash dishes after lunch. In classic Mary style, she is telling jokes and sharing stories all with the hopes of making the people around her feel joy. When asked what her favorite thing in the Café, her immediate response is “to laugh,
Member Moment – Isaac
Isaac recently led Café members and staff through an activity called Awakening the Heroes Within (from a book of the same name). We were so impressed by his patience, his easy way of simplifying difficult concepts, and his ability to facilitate a great discussion. Although he’s only been a member for a few months, Isaac