Advocacy
Peer Support
Community
KICK ADDICTION TO THE CURB
Since 2020, we've been in the trenches with thousands of people from all walks of life—online and right here in Colusa County—helping them kick addiction to the curb. We're not about judgment; we're about getting real and getting free. Our whole approach is built on something powerful: the raw strength of shared experience, the unshakeable hope that comes from people who truly get it, and the fire of empowering each other!
Welcome to recovery redefined, no games, no gimmicks, just real solutions that work. Your comeback starts now!
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ALCOHOL FREE
NINE YEARS CLEAN
My name is Jeff. This year I turned 29 and I'm blessed to celebrate nine years free off Meth! I’m so glad my grandma lived to see the drastic change I made into becoming the man I am today. I have a fantastic career, I’m contemplating BUYING my first house, and I couldn’t be happier with the direction my life is headed!
UNSHELTERED
"It's important to meet people impacted by homelessness where they're at, but not leave them where they're at." - Susan Wagenaar, Advocate, CCR Founder
OPENING SOON!
We have joined forces with THRYVE day center in Colusa. THRYVE offers unparalleled support, engaging workshops, life skills training, resources and more.
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Our Dedicated Unpaid Volunteer Force
Transparency and trust are fundamental to Colusa County Recovery (CCR). That's why our entire team, from our founder to our dedicated volunteers, contributes their time and expertise without financial compensation, allowing us to focus entirely on our vital mission: helping others kick addiction to the curb and providing crucial support to unsheltered community members. "Our work is a genuine labor of love for the people of Colusa County," says Susan Wagenaar, CCR's founder. "Funds collected are directed towards vital outreach efforts and essential operating expenses only."
OUR RECOVERY MODEL
Welcomes individuals from all walks of life, fostering a safe, stigma-free space where everyone can receive and give support. Whether you're a hi-tech professional, a blue-collar worker, an educator, or someone receiving government assistance, you'll find belonging and understanding here.
EMPOWERING OTHERS
We are dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim their lives from addiction. We foster a culture of support, growth, and well-being, where every person is valued, every journey is honored, and every step towards recovery is celebrated.
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Describes the NA program, and how it works. It includes the NA Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions, as well as many personal stories of men and women who have found freedom from addiction through Narcotics Anonymous.
What is the NA Message?
"That an addict, any addict, can stop using drugs, lose the desire to use, and find a new way to live". - NA Basic Text, page 68.
RECOVERY OUTREACH
Peer Supports Massive Impact
Our commitment to supporting others is a testament to the incredible impact peer support is making online and in Colusa County. It's a reminder that each of us has the potential to be a guiding light within our own communities and in the lives of others.
FACES OF RECOVERY
"To all the David's out there, keep fighting Goliaths and believing in yourself." — Rob Munro, Peer Specialist, Colusa County Recovery
Heather's Story
I was an addict for 22 years, addicted to anything that would help me smother my emotions. Meth was always my go to though. I’ve been to prison, doctor shopped, prostituted my body to get just one more. I was my own worst enemy for a long time killing myself slowly. I am my parents only child and yet they lived in fear of me. I hurt everyone I came in contact with. Today, I’m clean! I have gotten my felonies expunged, and now I work with juveniles in juvenile drug court!