
Now's the time, let us help.
Addiction only gets worse as time goes by. That's why you should contact us now if you suspect that you or a loved one has a problem. The Council on Recovery is Houston’s leading provider of prevention, education, and outpatient treatment services for alcoholism, addiction, and co-occurring mental health disorders. We can help you or a loved one recover and help your family heal, right now.

Do I have a problem?
Only you can decide whether you have a problem with alcohol, drugs, or other behaviors. But how do you know for sure? Here are some questions to ask yourself - answer them honestly to see if you have a problem.
Question 1/5:
Has my drinking, drug use, or other behaviors caused problems at home or with other people?
Question 2/5:
Have I ever missed work, school, or family obligations due to alcohol, drugs, or other behaviors?
Question 3/5:
Have I tried to stop drinking, drugs, or other behaviors, but found that I couldn’t?
Question 4/5:
Have I ever had blackouts - times I can’t remember - due to alcohol, drugs, or other behaviors?
Question 5/5:
Would my life be better if I did not drink, use drugs, or engage in other behaviors?

Give your loved one a hand.
Alcoholism, drug abuse, and other addictive behaviors can tear families and relationships apart. The Council on Recovery helps individuals and their families. If you know someone who is struggling, contact us and we’ll tell you how to help them. If you or your family are personally struggling, schedule a consultation and we’ll show you how to heal your family or relationship, whether or not the addict wants help.
Note: If your loved one qualifies for state-funded assistance, has no insurance, and cannot pay for treatment, The Council can still help. Click here for more information. We turn no one away.

Make the first step now.
Congratulations on making the best decision of your life. The Council on Recovery can help you stop drinking, using drugs, or other addictive behaviors right now.
Note: If you qualify for state-funded assistance, have no insurance, and cannot pay for treatment, The Council can still help. Click here for more information. We turn no one away.

Let us guide you to light.
For over 70 years, The Council on Recovery has inspired and guided Houstonians with the tools to achieve lasting recovery. We design a path of freedom from alcohol, drugs, and other related issues that works where others fail. We also educate, treat, and support the entire family—not just the individual—so everyone can heal. The light of hope, healing, and recovery illuminates all that we do.
As Houston’s largest non-profit provider of prevention, education, treatment, and recovery services, The Council helps not only individuals and families, but our whole community as well. Our Center for Recovering Families provides outpatient counseling, treatment, and support to individuals and families who want to recover. At the same time, our Community Programs are at work throughout the Greater Houston area providing prevention, education, and counseling services in schools, workplaces, community centers, and mental health facilities.

Our Center for Recovering Families provides world-class outpatient counseling and treatment services that produce lasting recovery from addiction & help families heal. Read more...

Our Community Programs are aimed at reducing alcoholism, drug addiction, and mental health disorders through prevention, education, information, research, treatment, and support. Read more...
The Council on Recovery is the starting point for everyone who needs help. Going beyond other organizations, we’re committed to helping individuals, families, and the entire community recover. Recovery is in our name and DNA. What’s more, we turn no one away.

We have helped many already.
If you or a loved one needs help, you might be feeling anxious, confused, or even afraid. We understand. We've seen it many times and we know what to do. Our programs really work, which is why our clients are happy to talk about how we've helped them or a loved one and their families recover from alcoholism, drug addiction, or related issue. Click here to hear their stories.
The Council on Recovery was the complete opposite of what I expected or had gone through in other programs. I found myself looking forward to classes and feeling the weight lifting off of my shoulders with every new day. This is where I learned to deal with my problems properly instead of running away. I learned that I mattered.
Rose
It felt like I called a million treatment centers, The Council on Recovery was the only one who talked to me about what was happening to our daughter… and our family.
Joshua
I’ve tried so many times, but The Council on Recovery helped me make it work. After 10 years in addiction, my kids finally call me ‘Daddy’ again.
Jim

We make our community better.
The Council on Recovery is always at work expanding awareness about the adverse effects of addiction on our community, as well as the benefits of personal recovery and family healing. To support the people we serve as well as the entire community, we host a wide variety of events, such as support groups, educational seminars, CEU classes, experiential workshops, and Twelve Step meetings. On our blog, we speak out on current events and important issues related to recovery, as well as provide helpful links to articles, reports, newscasts, videos, social media, and other sources of useful information.
Latest from our blog
The Lifelong Quest For Sobriety…The Ultimate Hero’s Journey—Part 28
Guest Blogger and long-time Council friend, Bob W. presents Part 28 of a series dealing with Alcoholism and Addiction from a Mystical, Mythological Perspective, reflecting Bob’s scholarly work as a Ph.D. in mythological studies. When I was 19, in 1962, I remember going to see the movie Days of Wine …... Read More »As Trauma From Hurricane Harvey Persists, The Council on Recovery Launches Free Counseling & Treatment for Those Still Struggling
Grant from Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Allows Council to Provide Free Help for Trauma, Mental Health Issues, and Substance Use Disorders to People Affected by the Storm Thanks to a grant received from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, The Council on Recovery is now offering all of its services at …... Read More »The Lifelong Quest For Sobriety…The Ultimate Hero’s Journey—Part 27
Guest Blogger and long-time Council friend, Bob W. presents Part 27 of a series dealing with Alcoholism and Addiction from a Mystical, Mythological Perspective, reflecting Bob’s scholarly work as a Ph.D. in mythological studies. The United States Declaration of Independence is the basic expression of the principles, the mythic structure …... Read More »Youth-Inspired Film Sparks New Conversations About Mental Illness
IndieFlix documentary and panel discussion to spur dialogue about the state of youth mental health in Houston. On Thursday, April 12th, the Center for School Behavioral Health at Mental Health America of Greater Houston in collaboration with Advocates of Healthy Minds, The Council on Recovery, Fusion Academy and the Peace …... Read More »The Lifelong Quest For Sobriety…The Ultimate Hero’s Journey—Part 26
Guest Blogger and long-time Council friend, Bob W. presents Part 26 of a series dealing with Alcoholism and Addiction from a Mystical, Mythological Perspective, reflecting Bob’s scholarly work as a Ph.D. in mythological studies. In 1773, a curate of the Church of England based in Buckinghamshire, named John Newton, wrote …... Read More »Recovery Coaches Help Guide the Way to Lasting Sobriety
Even after thirty days in residential rehab or a couple months in intensive outpatient treatment, most newly sober alcoholics and addicts still find it difficult to sustain their sobriety without help. A recovery coach can play a vital role in providing that help, creating a close relationship with the newly …... Read More »The Council on Recovery Receives Grant from Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
The Council on Recovery is pleased to announce that it has received a $375,000 grant from the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund to provide additional services to hurricane victims. The Fund was established by Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, and is administered by the Greater Houston …... Read More »
Upcoming Events
A Concert for Recovery – An Evening with Travis Meadows
The Council on Recovery & Sober Recreation Committee Present a Concert for Recovery An Evening with Travis Meadows Opening-Act Max Flinn Saturday, June 9th, 8:00 pm | Doors Open at 7:00 Hamill Auditorium at The Council on Recovery Tickets on Sale Now!... Read More »Exploring Our Multi-Dimensional Selves – Yoga Event
In this one-day retreat, we will travel on an exciting journey to explore the fundamental layers of our being, known as the Five Koshas, charted by yogic sages 3,000 years ago. The Koshas are both a practical and profound contemplative tool that can help us navigate our inner landscape, and …... Read More »