by Michael Fontana | Aug 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
CRW Client Oscar F. first came to the PRIDE Site Residential program on September 14th, 2022. Since then, he has graduated and transitioned to our Project Contact Outpatient program, maintained over a year of sobriety, and has started working at Pavilion Solar, a...
by Michael Fontana | Aug 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
Did you know that the older adult population is the largest and fastest-growing age demographic in the United States? Its proportion of the total US population is only expected to continue increasing, so additional services for this population are in constant...
by Michael Fontana | Jul 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grant to Focus on Screening, Treatment, and Mentoring of Young New Yorkers with Substance Use Disorders. NEW YORK, NY – Educational Alliance’s Center for Recovery and Wellness is proud to announce it...
by Michael Fontana | Mar 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
(Marisa R. pictured on the left next to Jaci Smalls (Director of Vocational Services)) Marisa R. first enrolled in CRW’s Pride Site residential program during the beginning of COVID in the spring of 2020. While the first time around Marisa left after a couple of...
by Michael Fontana | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
(Keithie pictured second from the left with the Recovery Services team) The Peer Recovery Training Institute at the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) is cultivating the next generation of Certified Peer Recovery Advocates (CRPA’s). Peers are professionals that...
by Michael Fontana | Mar 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
At the Center for Recovery and Wellness, we strive to provide compassionate and holistic care to each client and their family members, tailored to meet their needs. Many clients of PRIDE Site, our residential treatment program, are noncustodial parents who need help...
by Michael Fontana | Aug 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Center for Recovery and Wellness is proud to call Big Vision a partner organization. Big Vision is a nonprofit organization that helps people in recovery develop meaningful relationships, have fun, and ultimately sustain their recovery through community...
by Michael Fontana | Aug 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
At the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) our holistic approach to recovery means that we offer more to our clients than traditional clinical services. In June, staff members Vaness Flores (Prevention and Wellness Educator) and Fiorela Caro (Recreation...
by Michael Fontana | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Center for Recovery and Wellness has a large roster of partner organizations with whom we exchange referrals. One of this is Back On My Feet. Back On My Feet is a national nonprofit organization that aims to change the way society deals with homelessness and...
by Michael Fontana | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Samara, a newly hired Clinical Counselor in the Project Contact Outpatient Program, talks about her work as an art therapist and why it is a unique tool to support those in recovery. Samara, how long have you been working for the Center for Recovery and Wellness...
by Michael Fontana | Jan 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
Troy Boze, founder of the Musical Pathways to Wellness Program and Recovery Services Coordinator, shares his experience using music to engage people as a Peer Navigator in WSP. I know that you have been doing some recovery services work in WSP. Can you please explain...
by Michael Fontana | Mar 11, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Our Managing Director of Community and Recovery Services (pictured on the right) discusses the recent launch of the new CASAC Training Institute geared towards aspiring substance abuse counselors. What is the CASAC training institute, what purpose will it serve, and...
by Michael Fontana | Mar 8, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
A Longstanding Educational Alliance (EA) Employee, Liz Jack reflects on her time working at PRIDE Site before it evolved into the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW). Liz, how long have you worked at Educational Alliance (EA) and what is your current role? I’ve...
by Michael Fontana | Mar 8, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Katherine M. reflects on her time in outpatient treatment and the pursuit of her goal of becoming a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC). Katherine, are you still in the Project Contact Outpatient (PCO) Program or have you graduated from it? ...
by Michael Fontana | Feb 17, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Jackie Small shares about her promotion to a new dual role: Director of Vocational and Motivational Enhancement Counseling (MEC) services. Jackie, you were recently promoted, what is your new job title? My new job title is Director of Vocational and Motivational...
by Michael Fontana | Feb 17, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Keithie Lawrence (Director of Community and Recovery Services) reflects on his role in growing the Brown Bag from an informal service to an official program over the past decade. Keithie, can you please explain how the Brown Bag came to be and what your role was in...
by Michael Fontana | Jan 20, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Here is a conversation with Jerry about his recovery process that has encompassed every phase of treatment, from residential to outpatient. Jerry, could you please tell me how you first got connected with CRW and what your experience has been like in treatment? ...
by Michael Fontana | Jan 5, 2021 | CRW News & Updates
Rosita Harris gives a close look at her role as a PCO Clinical Counselor and Intake Clinician, and her working of supporting clients in recovery. Rosita, how long have you been working at CRW? Since October 2019 so it’s been a bit over a year. What do you enjoy...
by Michael Fontana | Dec 31, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Gail Brennan, our new Volunteer Coordinator for the Brown Bag Program, talks about her background, experiences so far, and hopes for the future. When did you officially become the Volunteer Coordinator for the food pantry at the Center for Recovery and Wellness...
by Michael Fontana | Dec 10, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Kim Sumner Mayer (Family Services Coordinator) gives tips on how to support family members in recovery during COVID-19. Before COVID-19, we created three holiday tip kits for different audiences. We provide links to each of these below with the understanding that...
by Michael Fontana | Oct 19, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Freddie, a PRIDE Site Residential client, shares about his experiences receiving Peer support from Angela Frazier (Peer Services Coordinator). Freddie, how did you first get in touch with Angela Frazier (Peer Services Coordinator) and how did you first get involved...
by Michael Fontana | Oct 19, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Arnette Scott (Motivational Enhancement Aide) discusses her work on the Motivational Enhancement Team of supporting our PRIDE Site clients. How did you first start working at the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) at the Educational Alliance (EA) and how long...
by Michael Fontana | Oct 19, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Sara Learner [Prevention and Wellness Educator] discusses her work of teaching in elementary schools and conducting community-based events on the Project HELP Team. How long have you been working at the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) and how did you first...
by Michael Fontana | Oct 19, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Client Richard W. shares about his time in residential and outpatient treatment and the support he received from counselors Adriane Giebel (PRIDE Site Clinician) and Cristin McKenna (PCO Clinician). How did you first get connected to treatment at CRW? I had been...
by Michael Fontana | Oct 19, 2020 | CRW News & Updates
Shavon talks about the extensive support she received in the residential and outpatient programs from her primary counselors Beth Deutschman (PCO Clinician) and Adriane Giebel (PRIDE Clinician). How long have you been enrolled in the Project Contact Outpatient (PCO)...
by sarebell | Mar 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
We look forward to welcoming Arielle Krule as our new Director of Holistic and Spiritual Support Services. Educational Alliance’s Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW) proudly announces the appointment of Arielle Krule as the Director of Holistic and Spiritual...
by Michael Fontana | Nov 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
The Center for Recovery and Wellness is thrilled to announce that John Gordon, Associate Executive Director of Clinical Programs, was recognized as the 2022 Mel Shulstad Professional of the Year! The Mel Shulstad award recognizes an innovative individual who has made...
by Michael Fontana | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
When did you when did you first come to CRW and how did you end up at CRW specifically? I gave the dirties at Ujima house and they sent me to Urban Recovery in Brooklyn which is a 28 day detox. I was supposed to go back to Ujima house but while I was at Urban...
by Michael Fontana | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
At the Center for Recovery and Wellness (CRW), we approach recovery from a person-centered perspective that takes into account the diverse experiences and individual needs of each client. To holistically support our clients, it’s important to address their needs that...
