Contact Us
PLEASE CALL 608-785-9615 to talk to a Certified Peer Specialist.
What is RAVE
Recovery Avenue is a recovery based drop in center that is open to any adult in the community living in mental health and/or substance use recovery. All staff are certified peer specialists or peer mentors, meaning that they have lived experience with mental health and/or substance use and are specially trained to help instill hope in others by using their own lived experience.
The most important aspects are it’s ability to help instill hope in people living in recovery and help them find their path through the recovery process. Recovery happens, and everyone who comes here is a testament to that. Recovery, at its heart, is about discovering what is most important to you to live a meaningful, fulfilling life, and figuring out the necessary steps to achieve that life. While recovery is not a linear path, it is a rewarding endeavor that changes lives.
Recovery Avenue provides a comfortable, accepting environment for anyone who is looking for support in their recovery journey. It is a place of understanding, growth, and encouragement where people can learn new skills, find community and support with others who have lived experience.
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Is a consumer driven, peer run organization. This means that people help direct what type of programs and resources are available. There are a variety of ways to provide input on what you would like to see, including an Advisory Council that meets regularly to gather ideas and share information with participants.
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Provides a variety of resources and recreational materials on a daily basis : computers, community resource information, pool table, art and craft supplies, and a wide variety of activities such as support groups, cooking classes, nature hikes, presentations from community resources, etc.
Recovery Avenue is a recovery based drop in center available to adults in the community in mental health and/or substance use recovery. It is staffed by certified peer specialist that are specially trained with skills to assist in recovery along with lived experience.
1806 State Street
La Crosse, WI
DROP IN HOURS:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM
Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Noon)