Aug 19, 2014 / By BRC Recovery / In Addiction, Blog, drug addiction, Drug News, Family, Health and Wellness, mens program, Texas Drug Rehab, Women's Issues, womens program

Unity and Community: Vital Components of the Recovery Process

Community – a unified body of individuals; an interacting population of various individuals with a common characteristic or interest. At BRC Recovery, a culture of therapeutic community was established in 2006 and thrives to this day. During their stay as residents, each individual has an opportunity to help one another, and also opportunities to serve the greater Austin community at larger. During the summer months, our gender-specific men’s and women’s programs provide cleaning and maintenance services for the Barton Springs Pool. A staple of summer recreation, Barton Springs Pool has a rich history and is filled by the fourth largest […]

Jul 29, 2014 / By BRC Recovery / In Blog, General Category 4, Health and Wellness, mens program, Recovery, womens program

Sustainable Gardens, Sustainable Growth

“ The nature of rain is the same, but it produces flowers in the garden and thorns in the marsh.” -Anthony de Mello Our staff constructed the BRC vegetable gardens 3 years ago, and it’s becoming increasingly more bountiful every year! We are 100% organic, operate year around, and harvest a variety of herbs and vegetables. Our Men and Women’s alcohol and drug rehab program at BRC Recovery, both have sustainable gardens that our residents have the opportunity of being a part of and improving daily. Gardening for Spiritual Growth Our residents learn life skills and become unified through working […]

Jul 22, 2014 / By BRC Recovery / In mens program, sober living, sober living Austin, womens program

The BRC Recovery Culture: Keep Coming Back

Service and Recovery The AA triangle represents Unity, Service and Recovery- Three things that are indispensable when seeking wholeness through a spiritual program of action. Unity is found in the fellowship, Service in the recovery process of helping others and Recovery in the Steps. I often describe alcoholism as a disease of isolation and perception. This illness that I suffer from subtly recommends that I isolate myself from my fellows, while feeding me a constant ticker tape of self-defeating thoughts riddled with distorted perceptions. I have found that the antidote for the loneliness and despair that occur quite naturally within […]