F.A.Q.

1. What is A Recovery Place?

   A Recovery Place (ARP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing facilities where addicts and their families, relatives and friends can meet formally and informally in an atmosphere of recovery from addiction. Regularly scheduled meetings of fellowships such as Narcotics Anonymous, Nar-Anon Family Group, CODA, etc. are conducted by the respective fellowships. They are not affiliated with this meeting place.

2. Where is ARP located?

   A Recovery Place currently has one location in San Antonio. The address is: 2420 Freedom Dr Suite D San Antonio, TX 78217

3. How is ARP funded?

   ARP is funded through contributions from the ARP leadership team and fundraising from within the recovery community. We also rent space for recovery fellowships and sell food.

4. What does ARP do with donations?

   All funds generated by A Recovery Place are used to establish and maintain an atmosphere of recovery from addiction. We generate funds through rent paid by regularly scheduled meetings, admissions collected at fundraising functions, sales of recovery-related merchandise, membership dues and other donations. All donations are tax-deductible as described by the Internal Revenue Codes for 501 (c)(3) charitable organizations.

5. What type of fundraising will ARP conduct within the recovery community?

   ARP fundraising will include but is not limited to the sale of memberships, solicitation of donations, admission to social functions and sale of recovery-related merchandise.

6. How does ARP participate in the growth of a healthy recovery community in San Antonio?

   ARP offers a location available to the recovery community seven days a week for meetings to take place, social interaction to occur and regularly scheduled social events centered on the 12 Traditions and Concepts for Service that just happen to be a lot of fun! ARP creates a venue for meetings that allows a non-partisan landlord/tenant relationship. ARP is targeting a section of San Antonio that currently does not have meetings every day. We also cater to Nar-Anon to foster the family recovery concept. By providing an atmosphere of recovery available to entire families, the recovery community will become larger, more diverse and stronger.

7. What kind of groups will ARP allow to rent space?

   A Recovery Place will cater to groups centered in recovery from the disease of addiction including Narcotics Anonymous, Nar-Anon, CODA and any other recovery program or relatable groups in the community.

8. Are Members of ARP the only ones who may attend meetings there?

   No. The meetings are held by groups that rent space from ARP. It is up to the group to decide who can attend their meetings.

9. What are the benefits of being a member?

   The Membership supports a unique place for addicts, their friends and families to relax and have fun in a safe environment. ARP members are welcome to enjoy the facilities provided during regular hours of operation. Also, being an active member of ARP allows you to be a part of providing an exciting, unique atmosphere of recovery in San Antonio.

10. What are the responsibilities of a Member?

    ARP members are invited to come and enjoy the facilities as often as they can and practice spiritual principles to the best of their ability. Members are welcome to attend open meetings of the board.

11. Who runs ARP?

    The current Board of Directors includes:

    Kaitlyn C. - Chairperson of the Board

    TBD. - Vice Chair of the Board

    Peggy H. - Secretary of the Board

    Mimi P.. - Treasurer of the Board

12. Do the Directors get any financial gain from ARP?

    Not yet! As of now all of our Board Members are working out of kindness and a desire to help the recovery community of San Antonio and surrounding areas. Through grants, fundraising and donors, we hope to provide wages to them soon!

13. What are the responsibilities of being a Director?

    Directors play a significant part in the development of ARP through servant leadership. ARP Directors will select the location, budget, hours of operation, special workers and all activities. Directors will be responsible for creating unity through adherence to spiritual principles.

14. What can I do to help ARP stay successful in San Antonio?

    There are currently four ways to get involved in the success of ARP.

    1. We are coordinating volunteers to operate and maintain the facility.

    2. Donations are being accepted and fundraisers are being planned.

    3. Become a member.

    4. We are looking for additional Directors of the Board.