Realslow Recovery, LLC is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed in April of 2017 by Sara and Michael Rissolo with the mission to provide safe, affordable, and supportive housing for all people to live and grow in recovery from substance use disorder.
On June 11, 2017 Realslow Recovery, LLC opened its first recovery residence known as The Gratitude House in Easton, Maryland. The Gratitude House is an M-SARR and M-CORR certified recovery residence with the capacity for 10 men. By combining the latest in substance-use recovery research and evidence-based practice an innovative and successful program never before seen in the mid-shore region was implemented. The Gratitude House has been so successful at providing men with the structure and support needed to achieve recovery the house has had record low turnover and maintains a 96% capacity rate.
Eligibility Requirements
- Residents must be between the ages of 18 and 64
- Residents must have a substance use disorder and have a desire to remain abstinent from all mood and mind altering substances.
- Residents must no longer be in danger of going through withdrawal symptoms (preferably having completed treatment or detox).
- Residents must agree to attending 12 step meetings, getting a sponsor, using the sponsor, and working the 12 steps.
- Residents must be willing and able to hold a job for at least 30 hours per week.
- Residents must submit to drug and alcohol testing at will.
- Residents may not be on medications with potential for abuse.
- No violent, sexual, or arson based felony convictions.
- Residents must commit to identifying goals and working to achieve them.
- Residents must want to live in a structured living environment where accountability between both managers and other house members is required
The residential fee is between $130- $150 a week depending on location. This includes everything except your food, toiletries, and clothing.