Recovery Cafe Longmont

What Recovery Cafe Longmont does

Recovery Café Longmont is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 in Longmont, Colorado, that operates a peer-supported recovery community for adults recovering from substance use disorder, mental health challenges, trauma, and life transitions. Its core "product" is a physical gathering place — currently the lower level of Central Longmont Presbyterian Church at 402 Kimbark Street (~2,000 sq ft) and a weekly pop-up at Central United Church of Christ in Boulder — combined with a roster of structured programs including Recovery Circles, the School for Recovery (yoga, art, music, poetry, language exchange), AcuDetox auricular acupuncture, bilingual (Spanish/English) programming, sober social events, daily shared meals, basic-needs assistance, and personalized resource navigation. Services are delivered free of charge by a small team of ~10–15 staff, predominantly Colorado Peer and Family Specialist (CPFS) credentialed specialists with lived recovery experience.

The organization does not operate a technology product. All programming is delivered in person, with community-based word-of-mouth and partnerships (treatment courts, Boulder County Probation, healthcare clinics) serving as the primary acquisition channels. Revenue is generated exclusively through donations (individual gifts, monthly "Café GEMs," planned giving, securities transfers), grants (notably a $405,000 Resilient Colorado Grant from the Colorado Department of Law funded by opioid settlement dollars in July 2026, and the City of Longmont's funding of the new facility purchase), and an active capital campaign.

Strategically, RCL is mid-pivot from a church-basement operation to a permanent ~7,000 sq ft home at 801 Main Street, following a $1.1 million building acquisition completed in June 2024 and a $5M+ capital campaign. A March 2026 leadership transition brought in Dr. Waltrina DeFrantz-Dufor (formerly Director of the Collegiate Recovery Program at the University of Denver) to steer the next phase. The organization is a chartered affiliate of the national Recovery Café Network and operates under a Board of Directors that expanded in late 2025.

Name

Recovery Cafe Longmont

Legal name

Recovery Café Longmont

Website

https://recoverycafelongmont.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Recovery Café Longmont is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 that provides free, peer-supported recovery programming — including recovery circles, classes, meals, AcuDetox, and bilingual services — to adults recovering from substance use disorder, mental health challenges, and trauma in Boulder County, Colorado.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Recovery Support Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (624210)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

Keywords

• Substance abuse recovery
• Peer support services
• Addiction recovery support
• Recovery community center
• Trauma recovery programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Longmont

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors. Monthly giving program called 'Café GEMs' (Give Every Month) provides sustained support. Donors receive updates, stories of impact, and recognition as part of the GEM Crew.
2. Government Grants: Grant funding from government sources including the Colorado Department of Law Resilient Colorado Grant program ($405,000 awarded in 2026), city grants for building purchases, and other state/federal recovery-focused funding programs.
3. Planned Giving / Legacy Gifts: Bequests, life insurance beneficiary designations, charitable trusts, and IRA qualified charitable distributions allow donors to include Recovery Café Longmont in estate planning. Tax ID 83-2060567.
4. Securities and Stock Donations: Donors can transfer shares electronically via DTC through Edward Jones (DTC Number: 0057, A/C: 68924066).
5. Capital Campaign Donations: Capital campaign for new facility at 801 Main Street, raising approximately $5 million for facility purchase ($1.1 million already paid) and renovations to nearly 7,000 square feet.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Recovery Café Longmont is a peer-driven nonprofit community recovery organization that provides free recovery support services for adults rebuilding their lives from substance use disorder, mental health challenges, trauma, and other life transitions. Through its physical cafés in Longmont and Boulder, Colorado, it delivers daily nutritious meals, Recovery Circles, the School for Recovery educational curriculum, AcuDetox ear acupuncture, bilingual Spanish/English programming, sober social events, resource navigation, and basic-needs assistance (clothing, hygiene, showers, laundry).

Product overview

Recovery Cafe Longmont operates as a unified community offering multiple interconnected programs and services centered on peer-supported recovery. The core offerings include Recovery Circles (peer-led support groups), School for Recovery (educational classes), AcuDetox (acupuncture-based wellness), Bilingual Programming (Spanish-language services), and Sober Events. These programs are complemented by essential services including Community Space, Food & Beverages, Basic Needs assistance, and Resource Navigation. The organization also operates a Boulder Cafe pop-up location. All offerings work together to provide a holistic, person-centered approach to recovery from substance use disorder, mental health challenges, trauma, and other life transitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• School for Recovery: Educational and creative classes supporting personal growth and recovery skills, including yoga, art, music, poetry, and more.
• Boulder Café
• AcuDetox

Products and services

• School for Recovery Structured educational classes covering recovery topics, life skills, and personal development for adult members rebuilding their lives from substance use disorder, mental health challenges, and trauma.
• Recovery Circles Peer-led group support sessions where members share experiences, practice recovery skills, and build community with other adults in recovery.
• Bilingual Programming (Spanish/English) Recovery Circles, School for Recovery classes, and member services delivered in both Spanish and English to serve the Latino recovery community in the Longmont/Boulder area.
• AcuDetox (NADA Protocol) NADA-protocol ear acupuncture provided by AcuDetox-certified specialists as a complementary holistic therapy to support members in recovery from substance use and trauma.
• Sober Events Alcohol- and drug-free social gatherings and community events that give members safe, healthy alternatives to substance-centered social environments.
• Resource Navigation One-on-one member support that connects individuals to housing, healthcare, treatment, employment, and other external community resources.
• Basic Needs Assistance (Meals & Essentials) Daily nutritious meals plus access to basic-needs resources (clothing, hygiene items, showers, laundry) for members experiencing food insecurity or homelessness.

Quantifiable outcome

• Served nearly 2,000 individuals in first 5 years of operation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and moderate.

• Recovery Café NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery Café Longmont is an affiliated member of the Recovery Café Network, founded by Killian Noe in Seattle, Washington. The Network provides the operational model, training, and support for establishing Recovery Cafés in new communities. The organization follows the Network's peer-support model and holistic recovery framework.
• CUCC (Central United Church of Christ) - BoulderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to operate a weekly pop-up Recovery Café at the CUCC facility in Boulder. Provides community space for Boulder-area individuals in recovery every Wednesday 5:00 PM-8:00 PM.
• Adventure RecoveryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for sober events at Recovery Café Longmont, including outdoor activities and adventure-based recovery programming.
• Sober AF EntertainmentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for sober entertainment events including Open Mics and Silent Discos, providing fun community activities in a substance-free environment.
• Hope's StorehouseminorOthersFormer thrift store operated by humanitarian aid organization. The building at 801 Main Street was previously Hope's Storehouse, which moved out to make way for Recovery Café Longmont's new facility. Described as a 'fantastic partner' in the transition.
• Central Longmont Presbyterian ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding organization that established Recovery Café Longmont in 2019 after identifying community need. Provided initial temporary location in church basement. The church has a history of identifying unmet needs and partnering to create solutions (St. Vrain Manor, OUR Center). Recovery Café Longmont is now a separate entity, not faith-based.
• Longmont Community Justice PartnershipmoderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerChris Poma, Program Director, serves as a volunteer Restorative Justice Facilitator with this organization, connecting the Café with the criminal justice system and providing pathways for individuals in the justice system to access recovery support.
• Family & Adult Integrated Treatment Courts (Longmont)moderateStrategic or Co-development PartnerKristina Garcia, Bilingual Program Manager, works in partnership with the Treatment Courts to provide bilingual outreach and support for court-involved individuals in recovery.
• Boulder County Probation DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMorgan Hufner serves as Peer Support Specialist with both Natural Highs and the Boulder County Probation Department, providing recovery support to probation clients.
• Hopelight Medical ClinicminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReferral partner for members needing healthcare services. Located at 1351 Collyer Street, Longmont, CO 80501. Bus 324/Bolt accessible.
• Salud Family HealthminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReferral partner for members needing healthcare services. Located at 220 E. Rogers Road, Longmont, CO 80501.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Phoenix: Multi-city nonprofit that builds sober active communities through peer-led fitness, creative, and social events for people in recovery. Highly comparable peer-driven, free-membership recovery community model with broad U.S. geographic footprint.
• Recovery Café Network: The Seattle-founded parent network (by Killian Noe) that Recovery Café Longmont is affiliated with. Operates the shared peer-support, 'radical hospitality' café model used by member sites, providing training and operational support.
• Minnesota Recovery Connection: Statewide Recovery Community Organization providing peer recovery support, community education, and advocacy in Minnesota — analogous in mission, structure, and revenue mix (grants + donations) to Recovery Café Longmont.
• FREE Recovery Community Center: Recovery community organization where incoming ED Dr. Waltrina DeFrantz-Dufor previously held a leadership role. Operates a comparable peer-led, drop-in recovery community model and is a natural conceptual peer.
• CCAR (Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery): One of the oldest statewide Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) in the U.S., offering peer support, recovery coaching, and community-based programming — a long-established peer to Recovery Café Longmont's operating model.
• Natural Highs: Colorado-based peer-driven recovery organization that is also an active GTM partner of Recovery Café Longmont. Operates similar peer-led youth and adult recovery programming in the same local market.

Others

• Signal Behavioral Health Network: Colorado's managed-services organization for behavioral health, on whose advisory council Director of Philanthropy Heidi Lawrence served. Functions as a funder/referral counterparty rather than a direct service peer.
• Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE): National membership association for collegiate recovery programs, where incoming ED Dr. DeFrantz-Dufor held a leadership role. An ecosystem peer that supports a related recovery population and similar evidence-based peer-support frameworks.

Broad incumbents

• Oxford House: Largest sober-living network in the U.S., with ~3,000+ democratically run recovery homes. Comparable mission around peer-supported long-term recovery, but anchored in a residential model rather than a community café model.

Regional players

• TGTHR (formerly Attention Homes): Boulder County-based nonprofit (where Recovery Café Board President Claire Clurman previously served as Executive Director) serving youth and young adults experiencing housing instability and crisis — adjacent mission and shared local donor ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCK4XPKHx_h0Xi6yfwKz04WQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/recoverycafelongmont
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/recovery-caf%C3%A9-longmont
• Instagraminstagram.com/recoverycafelongmont
• Xx.com/RecoveryCafeLMO

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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