Programs & Services
At Recovery Café DC, healing happens in community. Our programs are designed to meet members where they are, providing the support, skills, and connections they need to stabilize their lives and move forward. All programs are free to members and take place in a safe, drug- and alcohol-free environment.
FIND WHAT YOU NEED
Jump to a Program
Membership
Free membership open to anyone ready to commit to recovery and community.
Recovery Circles
Small support groups built on Loving Accountability.
School for Recovery
Life skills, wellness, and spiritual development classes.
The Headwaters Program
Mentoring at-risk young men in partnership with the Maya Angelou Schools.
Community Connections
Referrals to housing, employment, and health services.
Community Meals
Shared meals that build belonging.
Our Impact
The difference Recovery Café DC makes for members.
Becoming a Member
Membership is free and open to anyone. We believe that everyone is in recovery from something. When you become a member, you become part of a community that will know you, support you, and walk alongside you.
The Member Commitment
- ✓Be in the space, drug- and alcohol-free
- ✓Attend your Recovery Circle meeting weekly
- ✓Give back to the community
Membership is free, always. There are no fees, no requirements beyond your commitment to recovery and community.
The Heart of the Café
Recovery Circles are the heartbeat of Recovery Café DC. Facilitated by people who understand what recovery really means, these small, consistent support groups practice what we call Loving Accountability, holding members gently and firmly to their best selves.
“In my Recovery Circle, I finally felt like I wasn’t invisible. People knew my name, my story, my struggles, and they showed up for me anyway.”
Recovery Café DC Member
Recovery Circles meet Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. See the full schedule →
Mentoring the Next Generation
The Headwaters Program, in partnership with the Maya Angelou Schools, is RCDC’s mentoring initiative for young adults, co-led by a licensed counselor and a community leader with lived experience. Headwaters provides the guidance and Loving Accountability young people need to realize their unique potential, targeting at-risk young men with intentional love, care, belonging, and structure.
Connecting You to What You Need
Recovery doesn’t happen in isolation, it happens in the context of a stable life. Recovery Café DC connects members to vital community resources.
Housing
Support and navigation toward stable housing.
Employment
Opportunities and referrals to local employers.
Health Services
Mental health and behavioral health connections.
Recovery Support
Ongoing services that reinforce long-term stability.
Are you a community partner looking to collaborate? Email us to find out more →
Sharing a Table Together
Shared meals are a cornerstone of our community life. Members gather regularly for group meals, not just for nourishment, but for the connection and belonging that come from sitting down together. The table at Recovery Café DC is always welcoming.
The Full Picture Lives on Why Our Work Matters
95% of members say Recovery Cafe DC helps them prevent relapse, and all programs and membership are free, always. See the full research behind our impact, including data on public safety, family stability, health equity, restorative justice, food security, and our new home.