Rise Recovery

Name

Rise Recovery

Legal name

Rise Recovery

Website

https://riserecovery.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rise Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1971 and based in San Antonio that provides free, peer-led substance use recovery and mental health support to teens, young adults, and families in Bexar County, operating 12+ programs including San Antonio's only recovery high school.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Prevention & Recovery Services (EDALAFAE), Continuation & Credit Recovery Schools (EDAJAEAA), Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Substance use recovery
• Youth recovery support
• Peer recovery services
• Recovery high school
• Addiction counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Rise Recovery is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that relies on charitable donations from individuals, families, and organizations. The organization offers multiple giving options including one-time donations, recurring gifts, stock donations, cryptocurrency, donor-advised funds, IRA charitable distributions, planned giving, and life insurance beneficiary designations.
2. State Grants and Government Funding: Rise Recovery receives state grants to fund specific programs. The Youth Recovery Community Center was started through a state grant in 2024. The organization also receives United Way funding historically.
3. Government Contracts: Rise Recovery partners with local school districts (CISD program) and receives support through community benefit arrangements to provide in-school recovery support services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Rise Recovery delivers free, peer-based substance use recovery programs for teens ages 12-17, young adults ages 18-35, and adult family members of those in recovery, grounded in a Peer Model where 100% of program staff have lived recovery experience. The portfolio spans Alternative Peer Groups, recovery coaching, family counseling, in-school support and fentanyl training, the Youth Recovery Community Center, the Stipulated Program for legal-system referrals, and Rise Inspire Academy (San Antonio's only recovery high school), all funded through donations, grants, and United Way support.

Product overview

Rise Recovery offers a comprehensive suite of peer-based recovery programs and services for teens, young adults, and families in the San Antonio area. The portfolio centers on the Peer Model and Family Model, with all program staff identifying as peers with lived recovery experience. Core offerings include the Youth in Recovery Program (ages 12-17), Young Adults in Recovery Program (ages 18-35), and Families in Recovery Program, all provided at no cost. Specialized programs include Rise Inspire Academy (San Antonio's only recovery high school), the CISD in-school support program, In-School Fentanyl Training (Tucker’s Law compliance), the Training Institute for peer support certifications, the Stipulated Program for legal system referrals, the 210-SAY-CARE recovery helpline partnership, the Youth Recovery Community Center (YRCC), and seasonal Youth Summer Program. The Alternative Peer Group (APG) model underlies the youth programming, combining positive peer culture, pro-social activities, counseling, and family involvement to support sustained recovery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP): Original program name of Rise Recovery, founded in 1971. PDAP is now a program under Rise Recovery.
• Rise Inspire Academy (RIA)
• Training Institute
• Youth Recovery Community Center (YRCC)

Products and services

• Youth in Recovery Program A free, peer-led recovery program for teens ages 12-17 struggling with or recovering from substance use, offering peer support, education, sober activities, and family involvement grounded in the Peer Model and Family Model.
• Young Adults in Recovery Program A free program for adults ages 18-35 struggling with or recovering from alcohol or drug use, including alternative peer support groups, peer coaching, sober activities, and judicial case management for eligible participants.
• Families in Recovery Program A free program for adults 18+ whose loved one is struggling with or recovering from substance use, offering support groups, peer coaching, education on substance use disorder, and family counseling to promote healing across the family system.
• Rise Inspire Academy (RIA) San Antonio's only recovery high school, a partnership between Inspire Charter School District and Rise Recovery that combines innovative academic learning with a strong recovery peer culture for students in recovery committed to supporting their peers.
• CISD In-School Support Program An in-school recovery support program for students ages 12-17 in San Antonio-area school districts, providing drug and alcohol counseling, peer coaching, alternative peer support groups, education, leadership development, and screening/early intervention during school hours.
• Training Institute Provides education and certification in peer support through the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals, serving healthcare providers, mental health professionals, recovery paraprofessionals, and students pursuing recovery credentials.
• In-School Fentanyl Training A federally approved fentanyl awareness education program for students in grades 6-12, delivered on-campus or virtually by State Certified Recovery Support Peer Specialists and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselors to help schools meet Tucker's Law requirements.
• Stipulated Program Free case management, group meetings, educational classes, social activities, and individual sessions for participants under 35 referred by the legal system, CPS, or employers due to substance use, with attendance reporting back to referring officers. A voluntary $70 donation is the only ask of participants.
• 210-SAY-CARE Recovery Helpline A 24/7-style United Way-supported recovery helpline (729-2273) operated jointly with Alpha Home and Lifetime Recovery that listens, answers questions about substance-related concerns, and provides referrals to recovery resources across Bexar County.
• Youth Recovery Community Center (YRCC) A center specifically for teens and young adults under the age of 21, providing daytime programs, recovery support services, and community initiatives to support youth recovery in the San Antonio area.
• Youth Summer Program A free summer program from June through August for ages 12-17 offering supervised sober activities such as bowling, game nights, painting, movies, and swimming for teens who need extra recovery support while school is out of session.
• Alternative Peer Groups (APG) A recovery support model for adolescents and young adults that harnesses positive peer influence through pro-social activities, counseling, family involvement, and community-based support led by trained professionals focused on long-term recovery.

Quantifiable outcome

• 18,354 outreach and education contacts in 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supportive and minor.

• Inspire Charter School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Rise Inspire Academy is made possible through a partnership between Inspire Charter School District and Rise Recovery. The collaboration provides an innovative approach to high school education for students in recovery, combining academic excellence with recovery support.
• Alpha HomecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlpha Home partnered with Rise Recovery and Lifetime Recovery to provide the 210-SAY-CARE recovery helpline for Bexar County. This United Way-supported partnership initiative provides substance use-related information, support, and referrals to callers seeking recovery resources.
• Lifetime RecoverycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLifetime Recovery partnered with Rise Recovery and Alpha Home to operate the 210-SAY-CARE recovery helpline (729-2273) for the Bexar County area. Operators listen, answer questions, and provide referrals based on callers' specific needs.
• BrainationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBraination partnered with Rise Recovery to provide the educational component for Rise Inspire Academy, San Antonio's first recovery high school. Braination handles the academic/educational side while Rise Recovery provides recovery programming.
• San Antonio School DistrictscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRise Recovery has established partnerships with San Antonio school districts for the CISD program, placing peer specialists in local middle and high schools to support students with substance use and mental health challenges.
• Texas Certification Board of Addiction ProfessionalssupportiveOthersRise Recovery is a Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals provider, offering Recovery Support Peer Specialist Training Program certification through their Training Institute.
• Circles of San Antonio CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRise Recovery participates in the Circles of San Antonio Coalition, an initiative of SACADA working with agencies and advocates to address issues around cannabis and substance use among youth.
• SACADA (San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness)supportiveStrategic or Co-development PartnerSACADA is a partner agency that coordinates the Circles of San Antonio Coalition addressing youth substance use issues. Rise Recovery collaborates with SACADA on advocacy and awareness initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Young People in Recovery: National nonprofit focused on youth and young adult recovery support through peer-led chapters and advocacy. Highly comparable to Rise Recovery's youth-focused, peer-model approach and 18-35 demographic.
• The Phoenix: Peer-based sober community organization offering free activities and support groups to individuals in recovery, particularly young adults. Closely mirrors Rise's peer-led model and free-service approach, though operating as a national network rather than single region.
• Partnership to End Addiction: National nonprofit providing support and resources for families affected by addiction, with a strong focus on parents of teens and young adults. Directly comparable to Rise Recovery's Families in Recovery Program in mission and family-services orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Largest nonprofit addiction treatment provider in the U.S., offering residential, outpatient, and youth/adolescent programs. Operates at national scale with a broader portfolio that includes some peer-support and youth services overlapping Rise's model.
• Caron Treatment Centers:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/riserecoverysa

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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