ChooseWell Communities’ mission is to create a community that equips families in recovery with children under the age of five to choose well for their futures.
Parenting is tricky. Navigating new sobriety is equally so. Imagine doing both at the same time.
The first five years of children’s lives are more critical to healthy brain development than the rest of their lifetimes. Meanwhile, the first three years of sobriety are predictive of long-term recovery.
Since 2014, ChooseWell has faithfully journeyed with young families working to maintain sobriety while improving the health and well-being of their family. We are improving the odds of maintaining parental sobriety and stability during this fragile and precious time of their children’s development.
What is Project Thrive?
Project Thrive is a program for young families rebuilding their lives after successfully completing an addiction treatment program. Families are anchored in safe, affordable housing and surrounded by a nurturing, supportive community that addresses the challenges to new sobriety: purpose and vocation, childcare, transportation, and behavioral health services.
The Thrive Covenant
Participating families commit to building a healthy home environment free from active parental substance misuse through their children’s fifth birthday by entering into the Thrive Covenant, which emphasizes:
Active Program of Recovery
Safe and Healthy Living Environment for Children
Leading a Family that Chooses Well
Nurturing Pathways for Educational/Vocational Success
Giving Back/Volunteering, Contributing to the Efforts of Our Compassionate City