Membership
You are welcome in our Circle.
Liberty House Recovery Café invites individuals who want to be part of a healing recovery community to become Members.
Membership is free. Come to a New Member Intro at 1:15 on any open day and we'll take it from there.
What members commit to
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Be drug and alcohol free in the café space.
In the café space, so the room stays safe for everyone in it. We're not asking you to have it figured out before you walk in.
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Participate in a weekly Recovery Circle.
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Participate in community service at the Café.
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Practice the guiding principles of the Recovery Café community.
The six guiding principles
Six principles every Recovery Café shares. The first one uses the word Love with a capital L, and people here read it their own way.
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Connect with divine Love in ourselves and others
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Show respect
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Cultivate compassion
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Practice forgiveness
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Encourage growth
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Give back
What membership gets you
- A meal every open day, at 3:00 PM
- School for Recovery classes on yoga, meditation, writing, and life and recovery skills
- A Recovery Circle where you're known by name
- A community of people recovering from something, the same as you
- Referrals to other services when you need them
- Coffee, games, and company, any open afternoon
Joining takes one afternoon
Come to a New Member Intro at 1:15 and sit down with one of us. That's the whole application.
Frequently asked questions
Does it cost anything?
No. The café is free and so is membership. There's no fee, no dues, and nothing to buy.
Do I have to be sober to come in?
Members commit to being drug and alcohol free in the café space. That's the whole rule, and it's there so the room is safe for everyone in it. People join us at every stage, including their first week.
Do I have to be religious?
No. The first guiding principle speaks of Love with a capital L, and people here read that their own way. Your faith, background, and beliefs don't change your welcome. Nobody will ask what you believe.
What if I relapse?
Come back. You're still welcome in our Circle. Relapse is part of many people's path, and it doesn't end your membership.
Can I just come and sit?
Yes. Coffee, cards, and company are on the table every open day, Tuesdays especially. You don't have to join anything to sit with us, and you're welcome to stay the whole afternoon.
What happens at a Recovery Circle?
A small group that meets every week, led by people in recovery. You're known by name, you hear honest feedback, and someone notices when you're not there. Nobody comes here to fix anybody. We come to sit with each other.
Come to a New Member Intro.
1:15 PM, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Park at the rear and ring the bell.