Who We Are

​The Purpose of Recovery is a 510(c)3 non-profit recovery community organization (RCO) in Orange County that serves individuals and families in substance use recovery through peer coaching, family support, advocacy, and community education. We offer one-on-one mentoring, group meetings, workshops, meaningful volunteer opportunities, and referrals to additional services.

Founded in 2020 by parents, supporters, and individuals in long term recovery, The Purpose of Recovery is a member of the Association of Recovery Community Organizations (ARCO), Addiction Recovery Communities of California (ARCC), the Orange County Recovery Collaborative, and a Community Partner of The Partnership to End Addiction (drugfree.org).

All programs are provided free of charge.  Therefore we depend on the generosity of donors, grants, volunteers, and individuals in the community to provide support to further recovery efforts.

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Our Vision

We envision a world
where individuals find
purpose to sustain
​their long-term recovery.​

Our Mission

We are committed to building and
sustaining a robust peer community for
individuals in recovery and their families
by providing practical support and
access to resources.

Our Values

• We Are Inclusive: We believe all pathways to long-term recovery are valid, we augment rather than replace treatment and recovery modalities and programs
• We Restore Hope: We demonstrate that recovery is real and possible; people can overcome and have fulfilling, purposeful lives
• We Are Strengths-Based: We leverage each person’s natural capabilities when helping them create their own long term recovery plan
• We Are Person-Centered: We focus on the human first rather than their challenges, promoting mutual respect and destigmatizing language
• We Promote Safety: We strive to create an environment & community of physical and mental safety
• We Support Empowerment: We believe in self-direction, providing a framework and support for individuals to take ownership of their choices and lives in recovery
• We Collaborate Wholeheartedly: Our effectiveness depends on being part of a connected and thriving ecosystem of support services in our community
• We Seek to Understand: By listening to people instead of making assumptions, we cultivate cultural humility
• We Focus on Wholeness: Our holistic approach to wellbeing includes physical, emotional, relational, financial, legal, and other aspects of life that need to be restored
• We Are Trauma-informed: We seek to know and understand the root causes of substance use to provide more effective support and authentic connection
• We Practice Ethics and Transparency: We believe in the importance of shared responsibility and honest, timely communication
• We Are Committed to Building Recovery Capital: We strive to continually improve and expand services available to recovering individuals and their families