Restore. Rebuild. Recover.
Urban Recovery RVA is a VARR-certified recovery residence serving both men and women in Richmond, Virginia. We offer more than housing — we provide structure, community, compassion, and a real second chance.
Winning the Fight for Recovery in Urban Communities
Urban Recovery RVA's mission is to win the war on drugs in urban communities by supporting both men and women on their journey to recovery. We believe that access to quality recovery housing and Addiction Recovery Management Services (ARMS) should be available to everyone — regardless of background, income, or circumstance.
We provide alcohol-free and illicit-drug-free housing to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, with a particular focus on serving Black, Brown, and other special populations seeking freedom from active addiction.
About Urban Recovery RVA“Urban Recovery RVA isn't a place where you just stay. It's where you recover, rebuild, and rise.”
— Urban Recovery RVA
More Than Recovery Housing
We integrate housing with the clinical and peer support services you need to truly recover.
VARR-Certified Recovery Residence
Gender-specific, structured living environments certified by the Virginia Association of Recovery Residences — alcohol-free and drug-free, around the clock.
Learn more →ASAM Level 3.1 Services
Clinically managed, low-intensity residential support (ARTS ASAM L.3.1) integrated with licensed treatment services through the River City behavioral health organization.
Learn more →Peer-Driven Support
Community-driven support from people who understand — because lived experience matters. Peer recovery specialists help you navigate recovery one step at a time.
Learn more →Life Skills & Vocational Readiness
Structured programming in workforce development, financial literacy, and life skills — building the foundation for long-term independence and stability.
Learn more →Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Care
Personalized recovery plans grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive practice — meeting each person where they are with dignity and respect.
Learn more →Community Connection
Full integration with community resources — connecting residents to housing stability, employment support, legal advocacy, and ongoing recovery enrichment.
Learn more →Structure. Community. Compassion.
The three pillars of recovery at Urban Recovery RVA.
Accountability through routine — structured programming that builds healthy habits and recovery discipline.
Every resident receives an individualized recovery plan developed with their clinical team.
Referrals and coordination for medication management when clinically appropriate — including MAT support.
A community of peers who hold each other accountable — in a spirit of shared purpose, not judgment.
Full integration with vocational readiness, life skills training, and community connection programming.
We believe in second chances — and third, and fourth. Recovery is a process, and we walk alongside you every step.
What Recovery Looks Like Here
At Urban Recovery RVA, we work with residents toward lasting, meaningful change — not just short-term sobriety.
- Achieve sustained abstinence — building the habits and skills to stay clean long-term
- Build resilience and life skills — practical tools for handling stress, relationships, and responsibility
- Address housing, employment, and legal challenges — reducing the barriers that drive relapse
- Reconnect with community — healing relationships and restoring purpose
- Empower long-term wellness — leaving Urban Recovery RVA stronger than you arrived
Call Us
Reach our admissions team at (804) 230-0999. No pressure, no judgment — just help.
Free Assessment
We conduct a confidential intake assessment to match you with the right level of housing and support.
Move In & Begin Recovery
Join a structured, supportive community where your recovery journey can truly begin.