The Brief
- The Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC) is helping to change the stigma around addiction by offering a welcoming recovery environment.
- Founded by Dora Dantzler-Wright and her husband, John Wright, CRCC is the only recovery center on Chicago’s West Side.
- The organization focuses on family involvement, consistent employment, and providing support to individuals on their recovery journey.
CHICAGO – The opioid epidemic has impacted every community across Chicago, with opioid-related overdose deaths outpacing homicides and traffic fatalities in 2022. Nearly a third of those deaths occurred in five West Side neighborhoods, a stark reminder of the ongoing crisis.
The backstory:
Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition (CRCC) was established in 2014 and is the only recovery center on the West Side. …