A Community Space For People In Recovery
RECOVERY CAFÉ LOUISVILLE
Open EVERY Monday at 10am-3pm!
Circle at 10:30am! Workout at 6pm!
Open Every Wednesday 5-8pm!
Workout at 6pm! Circle at 7!
We’re located at 930 Mary Street, Door 3, Louisville, KY 40204.
Call us at 502-354-3266 or email us here to get in touch.
What is Recovery Café Louisville?
We are a peer-led, peer-run community space for you to build recovery relationships and find supportive resources. RCLou isn’t the type of café that sells sandwiches or lattés; we’re a gathering space for folks on a recovery journey and our allies. We celebrate every type and pathway of recovery (substance use, mental health, housing insecurity, and more). No matter your needs, we have resources for you—whether you’re in long-term recovery or contemplating making a change.
Our Mission
To recognize love in all people, to return that love, and to offer dignity and respect in a safe, loving, and healing space; to empower individuals in their journey towards a better life.
Our Vision
To encourage growth, healing, connection, and recovery through meaningful programming, educational opportunities, wellness programming, and community building in Louisville, Kentucky.
THE SPACE
To encourage growth, healing, connection, and recovery through meaningful programming, educational opportunities, wellness programming, and community building in Louisville, Kentucky.
Be drug and alcohol free the past 24 hours upon participating in activities
Attend a weekly discussion group called Recovery Circles
Volunteer in community service at the Café
Practice our guiding principles
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
- Connect with the divine love in ourselves and others
- Show respect
- Cultivate Compassion
- Practice Forgiveness
- Encourage Growth
- Give Back
WHAT WE PROVIDE
- A safe place where healing can begin and continue
- Healthy meals and café beverages
- Peer support groups called Recovery Circles
- Referrals to support services
- Training for employment readiness
- Opportunities to give back to peers and the community
- Chances for physical, emotional, and spiritual growth
- Learning and healing opportunities through our School of Recovery
GET INVOLVED
We Depend On You
By making a one-time or reoccurring donation, you help keep our community recovery sanctuary alive, right here in the heart of the Bluegrass. Your donation directly supports Kentuckians recovering from addiction, mental illness, and the trauma of street living. Give today to build a better community for us all.
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Who We Are
Sarah Charmoli & JD Dotson
Sarah and JD have forged a lasting friendship spanning nearly 8 years, sharing a deep commitment to the cause of recovery. Their journey led them to become integral members of the Recovery Café Network cohort since November 2022. Both individuals have worn multiple hats as entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and passionate advocates for those on the path to recovery.
JD is the proud owner and operator of Regalo Gifts in New Albany, where he extends his expertise beyond business to personal training, focusing on holistic health and wellness as we age.
Meanwhile, Sarah’s journey has taken her to mastery as an Effiji Breath Facilitator and she holds the role of Director of Operations at Effiji Worldwide. With over a decade of experience, she has been unwavering in her dedication to sharing the transformative power of this practice.
Together, Sarah and JD combine their shared passion for community and healing to bring the concept of the Recovery Café to the Louisville Metro area.
The Recovery Café Network
Recovery Café Network (RCN) is comprised of Recovery Cafés committed to serving people who have experienced trauma and the results of trauma like homelessness, substance use disorder, addiction, and other mental health challenges using the Recovery Café model.
Recovery Café Louisville
930 Mary Street, Door 3
Louisville, KY 40204
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- 502-354-3266
- info@recoverycafelouisville.org
