Recovery Community Organization · Charlotte County, FL

A beacon of hope for every recovery journey

We provide resources, support and social connection that empower individuals and families on their recovery journey.

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Free Narcan available at our Recovery Community Center

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How can we help you today?

I am seeking

Recovery support

Peer support, recovery coaching, support groups and help finding resources.

What we do I am worried about

A loved one

Family education, resource connection and guidance for the people who love them.

Family support I want to

Volunteer

Help at events, outreach and resource distribution, or behind the scenes.

Apply to volunteer I want to

Give

Donations let us offer every service at no cost to the people we serve.

Ways to help

Who we are

Cathy’s Place of Charlotte County is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) dedicated to:

Supporting individuals in recovery
Supporting families impacted by substance use
Reducing stigma through education
Expanding access to recovery resources
Building recovery-friendly communities
Promoting harm reduction and overdose prevention

About Cathy's Place

Recovery thrives through connection

Our Mission

To serve as a beacon of hope for those on a recovery journey, providing essential resources and a supportive, resilient community.

Our Vision

A community where every recovery journey is embraced with compassion and connection, and where individuals and families have the resources they need to thrive.

About Cathy's Place

Compassion

We meet people where they are with empathy, dignity, and respect.

Hope

We believe recovery is possible for everyone.

Inclusion

We welcome people from all backgrounds and pathways of recovery.

Integrity

We operate with honesty, accountability, and transparency.

Community

We believe connection is a powerful part of healing.

Service

We lead through action and support.

What we do

Support for individuals, families and our community

Every service is offered at no cost to the people we serve.

Recovery Support Services

Peer support and recovery coaching
Resource navigation and referrals
Recovery-focused support groups
Community engagement opportunities

Family Support

Family education
Resource connection
Support and guidance for loved ones

Harm Reduction & Overdose Prevention

Narcan distribution
Overdose prevention education
Community awareness initiatives
Risk reduction education

Community Education

Public presentations
Recovery awareness campaigns
School and community partnerships
Stigma reduction efforts

Special program

Pathways to Renewal

A peer-led recovery support program designed to help participants build healthy recovery skills, strengthen resilience, and connect with supportive community resources.

Learn more

What is an RCO?

A recovery community organization

A Recovery Community Organization (RCO) is an independent, non-profit organization led and governed by representatives of local communities of recovery. These organizations organize recovery-focused policy advocacy activities, carry out recovery-focused community education and outreach programs, and/or provide peer-based recovery support services.

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“Big Red” · “Mrs. C”

Who was Cathy?

A proud woman in recovery

Cathy was an inspiration to countless people, both inside and outside the rooms of recovery. She was a beloved daughter and sister, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and a trusted sponsor and friend.