TLR: A FAMILY

The Living Room (TLR) serves young adults, aged 18-35, who are in recovery. With its main home base in Brooklyn, NY, and branches in Monsey, Cedarhurst, and Hollywood Fl, the mission of TLR is to encourage and support young people in their odyssey toward a lifetime recovery. TLR works hand in hand with treatment providers and supports individuals who are part of 12-step programs for substance abuse and alcoholism. TLR is a space and a community where young people can enhance their recovery and be of service to others. TLR also has an affiliated group in Lakewood, NJ, and plans to open a full branch in early 2023.

A FAMILY AND A COMMUNITY

TLR is designed to create and maintain a community of recovery.  As such the foundation of the program is creating a network of support. Members who come in seeking help, later become a a pillar for new the members they watch coming in, a family of support and service. Our sense of community is fostered through a regular schedule of events and programing.

REGULAR SCHEDULE

TLR hosts a bi-weekly in person schedule of events at all of our branches. The evening includes dinner, time for “fellowship” and networking and a recovery meeting.  Members have the the opportunity to learn and share, as well as connect socially with other young people committed to building a lifetime recovery.

CLINICAL SUPPORTS

TLR provides ancillary clinical supports to its members. Each new member is screened by a certified peer advocate to identify needs in all of the key facets needed to establish a lifetime recovery.  This includes mental health needs, vocational support, financial counseling, developing social supports, and healthy relationship boundaries.  TLR Clinical staff provide referral and follow-up to help support a whole-life therapy approach to recovery. 

Throughout their recovery process, when a TLR member encounters an epsidoe of mental health distress of any sort, clinical staff are available to assess needs and make appropriate referrals.  Once a referral has been made, TLR clinical staff acts in a case management role (if no other case management is available) until the member has achieved stability in their mental health and recovery.  

RETREATS

As a vital aspect of its program, TLR operates a regular schedule of recovery retreats throughout the year.  These retreats provide members with a unique opportunity to learn and connect.  The retreats include an array of workshops and recovery groups as well as recreational activities designed to make the process of learning and recovery fun and dynamic.  These retreats are organized through the inclusion of TLR members who act in a wide range of service positions including; Meeting Chair, Meeting Leader, Greeter etc… This allows members to learn organizational and cooperative skills that they take with them in their recovery.

ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: FUN IN RECOVERY

TLR operates social and recreational activities throughout the year.  These include programs designed specifically for men and women separately, as well as activities together.  These range from one-night programs to 2-day weekend gatherings.  These are all designed to further create a recovery community of support for its members.  The events also help members learn how to have fun in recovery, a vital component to sustained success for young people.