RECENTER – NEWS AND EVENTS
Sober Celebrations
Tips for Substance Abusers at Holiday Parties Photo 11628787 / Christmas Party © Kurhan | Dreamstime.comThe upcoming holidays are a time for celebrating with family and friends. For people who choose not to drink or use drugs, navigating holiday parties can be...
Recenter Takes the Long View
1. Why recovering substance abusers need long term support Substance abuse (alcoholism and drug addiction) is a significant illness that affect millions of people globally. Many people struggling with them may feel like they are alone and helpless. Knowing that...
Mayfest Celebrated at Recenter
May 6th was a warm and beautiful spring day. Everyone enjoyed being outside and joining in the fellowship. Thirty five riders took part in the motorcycle ride on Saturday morning. More than two hundred fifty residents and friends relaxed and enjoyed...
Mayfest at Recenter
Mayfest is a special time of the year when people celebrate spring and the coming of summer. From carnivals to music festivals, there are countless opportunities to get out and enjoy the warm weather with friends and family. Mayfest will be a fantastic day for food,...
Blanket Drive Results
We concluded our blanket drive with Mancuso's Harley Davidson on December 22nd, just two days before the freezing weather hit the Houston area. We received forty-eight blankets that we put to use immediately. Some of our residents live in older buildings and they...
Blanket Drive
Some Houstonians choose to brave our cold winter nights out of doors. They may stay in a tent or some other minimally protective shelter. Regardless, when the temperature plunges they would appreciate a blanket to provide protection from the cold. Again this year,...
Halloween Costume Party
Just a few of the over 150 people who attended Recenter's Halloween Costume Party. We feasted on fried fish, dirty rice, fruit, cookies, and tons of candy. The Lady in Blue (dress) won first place in the costume contest and a dancing Unicorn won second. We wound up...
Recovery Rally
Enjoy the beauty of Houston Botanic Garden while gaining inspiration for your trip to recovery. Add this event on Saturday, October 1st to your calendar. Come Celebrate Your Trip to Recovery
Substance Abuse Affects the Whole Family
When we think of substance abuse we think of the impact it has on the individual using drugs or alcohol. But substance abuse affects the family also. Spouses, children, and parents may all be affected by addiction in the family. The addict or alcoholic is directly...
A Beautiful Day for a Bike Ride
Photos From Recenter's Motorcycle Ride Everyone loves special occasions. At Recenter our residents work hard to regain sobriety and become the kind of person they know they can be. So they, like everyone, enjoy taking time out to have some fun. We also like to...
Recenter Fun Ride
On May 21st Recenter will sponsor a motorcycle ride from Luby's in Katy to our Recenter location for all of our bike-riding friends. Plus, it will be escorted by Houston's Finest (HPD). Here at Recenter, there will be games, a dunk tank, food trucks, and lots of...
Chili Cook Off
On the lighter side, we had a fun, family-friendly activity on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022. We had a chili cookoff sponsored by Recenter along with several other agencies focused on creating a safer environment for people in recovery. It was from 12-4 pm at the...