The Recovery Center of Medina County, in collaboration with Hope Recovery Community (HCR), seeks to be the last step on the continuum of care for individuals in need of support. RCMC and HCR provides a variety of resources for those in recovery, their family, and loved ones. We offer crisis services, classes, and cutting-edge programming to those who have made the decision to change their lives. Those who participate, free of charge, have access to peer support counseling and meetings, recovery maintenance skills, financial literacy, and referrals for sober housing and job placement.

RCMC collaborates with the Court, treatment agencies, 12 step groups, health departments, other nonprofits, churches, and other local and regional agencies to offer support and enhance the opportunity for programs that encourage recovery.

The Sérénité Restaurant and Culinary Institute is at the core of the Recovery Center program and offers a unique and innovative approach to addiction recovery which encompasses a 12-month training program, teaching techniques of the American Culinary Federation Certified Culinarian Curriculum. The program can accommodate up to 12 students at one time who rotate through a curriculum that includes classes on all aspects of the culinary and hospitality industry, kitchen and culinary skills and front of house training. Tuition is free and students receive an income during training and job placement assistance.

Approximately twice a year we accept a new class of 6 students. To be accepted into the program you must be at least 18 years of age, committed to continuing recovery from drugs and alcohol addiction and able to work and attend the classes throughout the 12-month program.

We are delighted to report we have a 78% success rate since inception of the Culinary Institute, all of whom have been employed in the culinary profession. We are currently gearing up for a new class of students to start their training.

The key to success is the peer and other program support the student receives during and after their time in the program.