Practical help for those in early recovery:

Qualified scholarship recipients receive short-term recovery housing help for houses, we believe , provide a safe, sober, and structured environment for those we serve.  Scholarships may be for 1 or 2 weeks and typically recovery homes will waive all intake fees if we provide a housing scholarship.  Apply here 

Hunger is real for those making a fresh start after treatment.   Although social services steps in- many times there's a gap  in time before benefits are received. We seek to fill the gap. By giving a person a local grocery store certificate it affirms their dignity and fills their tummy.    

Having access to public transportation is critical for those starting over.  Weekly bus passes, and Lyft/ Uber assistance has become a critical part of the services we deliver.   Whether its a ride  to court,  or an interview,  or a foster care visit-  we seek to provide practical assistance where most needed. 

Many need an advocate in the legal and /or human services systems to journey with them  and give them support.  Our staff  stands ready to be a voice for those we serve  or provide referrals to  other professionals.   Our in-house , Certified Recovery Specialist ,is an effective part of our delivery of services. 

The Shevlin Family Foundation's mission is to promote hope by meeting the practical needs of those in early addiction recovery.

WE SEEK TO MEET OUR MISSION BY:

~ providing  short term recovery house scholarships (for houses we believe provide a safe, sober, and structured environment for those we serve) and other needs like food,   transportation, legal advocacy , sober support and encouragement etc. to persons who don't have resources to meet these needs;

~ helping addicted persons and their families access and navigate treatment options;

~ building and nurturing  sober communities for persons affected by addiction, and; 

~ developing and delivering programs aimed at addiction awareness and prevention.

- collaborating with social services, treatment centers, recovery houses, foundations and other public charities that support and encourage individuals in recovery and those that love them.