Programs

Recovery Support
The Detroit Recovery Project was built upon a strong foundation of recovery support services.  Our recovery support services include the following:

  • Instrumental Support (assisting with completing forms, setting and completing goals)
  • Informational Support (Providing you with needed information and referrals)
  • Emotional Support
  • Social Support
    Our programs are peer led, peer driven and peer ran and range from Life Skills workshops, to GED education and weekly Support Groups.  Our peers provide peer-to-peer support, which has been proven to be successful in supporting individuals in sustaining their recovery.     These services are available to individuals in all stages and levels of recovery within the metropolitan Detroit area.

Relapse Prevention
Our goal through the Relapse Prevention Program is to decrease recidivism and offer a 2nd CHANCE at life through Recovery. Relapse Prevention Services are available to re-entering citizens on Wayne County probation through the State of Michigan. Relapse Prevention activities include: Individualized services & support, Cognitive Behavior Therapy Groups, Mentorship/Volunteer Opportunities, Adult Education Services & Employ-ability Skills.

Homeless Services
The purpose of the Homeless Services Program is to reduce relapse and facilitate stability for indigent and homeless individuals by providing peer-to-peer support, providing housing support and a central access to recovery support services through DRP.

Strengthening Families
The Strengthening Recovering Families Program is designed to provide family support and skills training to increase cohesiveness and to strengthening the family unit in the recovery community. The program offers training to increase resiliency, reduce risk factors for substance abuse, depression, violence and aggression as well as school failure among recovering parents and children. Families will participate in structured family activities in-house as well as planned field trips. Family meals and transportation will be provided.

Health Education
The goal of the DRP Health Education Program,  is to provide information on how to live a “healthier life”, educating the recovery community on topics such as African American health, nutrition, providing HIV/AIDS, testing and education, Holistic & Alternative health education, diabetes, high blood pressure, physical fitness, and smoking cessation.   Additionally, through a partnership with the City of Detroit Department of Health and Wellness Promotion, we provide Hepatitis vaccination as well as seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccines.

H.I.V. Prevention
The DRP provides HIV Outreach to ex-offenders and other individuals at-risk individuals within communities affected by drug and alcohol addiction. The DRP provides prevention services, education, peer support and case management.

Prevention In Active Community Transitions (P.A.C.T.)
This program provides Prevention and Case Management services to those who may be at high risk for HIV exposure, that meet the following eligibility factors:

  • Have you had unprotected sex with anyone?
  • Have you had sex with someone whose HIV status you did not know
  • Have you  had sex with someone whose HIV status was different from yours?
  • Have you had sex while high on drugs or alcohol?
  • Have you been released from jail or prison within the past 24 months?
If you meet any of these criteria, PACT can be of tremendous benefit to you!  Along with other DRP supportive services, PACT can assist you.
Co-Occurring Peer Empowerment Program (COPE)
The COPE Program, utilizing the IDDT program model,  is based in the Wayne County Jails.  COPE provides peer support to individuals who have co-occurring disorders (substance abuse and mental health).  The COPE Program provides support within the jail system and assists them upon re-entry into the community.  Services such as Dual Recovery Anonymous Meetings, Support Groups, One-On-One Peer Support and Case Management along with the plethora of services provided to all DRP members.