Recovery Community Center (RCC)

Support. Connection.
A Path Forward.

A welcoming recovery-centered space helping adults in Wayne County access free, confidential, and personalized support before life’s challenges become more severe.

Pathway to Recovery

Who we are

The Academy and its Recovery Community Center are extensions of SHAR, a licensed and accredited Detroit-based non-profit that has provided human services since 1969. SHAR offers a full continuum of services through our various treatment locations, recovery housing sites and outreach activities. SHAR develops innovative solutions related to the various behavioral health problems adversely impacting our community. The RCC is home to ECHO Detroit and its various recovery support programs. In 2024, SHAR Academy welcomed over 27,306 visitors who engaged in mutual support groups, outpatient services, recovery coaching, and training.

The Recovery Community Center

A safe, welcoming space for healing and support

SHAR Academy, a Recovery Community Center is a multi-purpose, peer-based service hub capable of meeting people where they are. Consistent with the multiple pathways of recovery- the center in collaboration with ECHO Detroit serves to reach, connect, and engage men and women (18 years and older).

The Recovery Community Provides

  • Peer-based, “wrap-around” services addressing personal challenges with the Homelessness, unemployment, mental health and physical health concerns we experience;
  • A place to find resources, training,, and get introduced to recovery support services and harm reduction initiatives
  • Welcoming social space with self-help/ mutual aid support groups, the availability of computers, Wi-Fi access and other amenities
  • A safe and supportive environment for individuals, family members, and others healing from trauma, who need to begin or safely continue their respective road to recovery.

SHAR Academy's Recovery Community Center

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Peer-Based Support

Grounded in shared experience, encouragement, and trust.

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Multiple Pathways

Recovery support that honors each person’s unique journey.

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Community Hub

Resources, training, mutual aid, and connection all in one place.

The Recovery Community Center

designed to ease the struggle for individuals who...

The Recovery Community Center is designed to support people whether they are uncertain, starting over, continuing care, or choosing to pour back into others through service.

Are Not Yet Ready

Support for individuals who feel hesitant or unsure about treatment.

 

Left Services Early

A pathway back to support without judgment or shame.

Are Looking for More

Ongoing connection after treatment and recovery services.

Want to Give Back

For those with successful long term recovery, and receive their “more” through the great benefit of “giving back”

Where to find us

The Recovery Community Center occupies the 1st floor of SHAR Academy which is located at 1851 West Grand Blvd, Detroit MI 48208. This repurposed school is accessible from both I-94 and I-96 freeways, and is in close proximity to major streets (Grand River, Dexter, Tireman, McGraw, Warren), local bus and bike routes.

SHAR is a contracted provider with the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN).