One of the biggest misconceptions about Celebrate Recovery is that it is only for people who struggle with drug or alcohol addiction. That could not be further from the truth. In fact, out of all of the people who attend Celebrate Recovery around the world, ⅔ of them come for an issue other than drugs or alcohol. Some of the reasons people attend CR are: codependency, anger issues, sexual addiction, adult child of family dysfunction, eating disorders, control issues, perfectionism, anxiety, depression, sexual, physical, emotional or mental abuse, and that’s just to name a few. We truly believe that everyone can benefit from Celebrate Recovery! If there’s any issue in your life that is holding you back or causing you pain, Celebrate Recovery is a fit for you!

Many people find the process of starting recovery scary because they aren’t sure how to begin or what to expect. The easiest way to get started, is to get started! Use the Group Finder to find a local Celebrate Recovery ministry in your area and go! If you can’t find one nearby, expand the search or contact your local CR Rep.  You don’t need to sign up, register ahead of time, or even let anyone know you’re coming. 

No matter where you are in the world, when you get to a local Celebrate Recovery ministry you’re sure to find a few common things. First, you’ll find loving people who won’t judge you or try to fix you. You’ll find people who have experience healing from their hurts, hang-ups and habits in CR by the power of Jesus Christ. Next, you’ll find a safe place to share what’s going on in your life and hear from the experience of others. Most importantly, you’ll find a place where you can connect with Jesus and find healing from your life’s issues, what we often refer to as hurts, hang-ups and habits. No one should have to go through recovery alone, get started in Celebrate Recovery today!

If you are interested in starting a Celebrate Recovery ministry at your church, there are lots of ways to help you get started. The first and most important is your local CR Representative. Click here to find the CR Rep in your area. Your CR Rep is a volunteer who would love to help you get started. They are experts in helping churches start and grow Celebrate Recovery ministries! 

Once you’ve contacted your CR Rep, there are a few paths you can take to get ready to launch. It is strongly recommended that you purchase the Celebrate Recovery [Leader’s Guide]. This outlines the key points of Celebrate Recovery and will be an essential part of your success. Another suggestion is to join us on CR Community App and purchase the 7 Keys Training. These keys have been used to help thousands of churches launch Celebrate Recovery. With these tools and the help of your CR Rep you will have a healthy CR ministry at your church before you know it!

Please contact Richard Cobb, our CR International Director at: RichardC@saddleback.com

We are a self-funded ministry, and appreciate any and all donations. If you would like to donate please, click here.

Aside from the main ministry Celebrate Recovery, we have two additional ministries of CR. They are Celebration Place and The Landing. In addition to these ministries, we have 7 teams. They are Cultural Communities, Mental Health, CR International, CR Inside, CPR, Welcome Home, and Opioid. To read more about each of these, and how to contact them, check out our About page.

Start by extending your search scope in the rep finder. If that doesn’t work, you can reach out to us using the contact form below.

I know it can be frustrating if you haven’t heard from your Rep. Please remember, they are volunteers and cover large areas. That being said, if you have reached out and feel that it is taking longer than anticipated for them to respond, please reach out to your Regional Director.

No, there are no membership dues or fees to call your recovery ministry Celebrate Recovery. As long as you are following the DNA you may use the name, Celebrate Recovery.