James Club Recovery Mentoring Program
James Club Recovery Mentoring
James Club Recovery Mentoring Programencourages and supports individuals with a highly motivational and structured 30-90 day individualized care program.
The James Club Recovery Mentoring Program is an affordable alternative to high-priced treatment centers that often result in relapse and an individual getting stuck in the vicious cycle of addiction. Our proven concept utilizes a unique methodology with a goal of permanent sobriety and freedom from any addiction. The James Club Mentoring Program is available with residential services for men or on an “outpatient” arrangement for both men and women. We will conveniently schedule your individual and group sessions around your personal schedule. We help ensure a very strong initial foundation in an individual’s recovery and look to reduce the relapse and recidivism rates. We provide individual and group sessions in a highly structured curriculum. We teach individuals how to take others through the 12 steps with a unique concept using the James Club, “How to Handbook’.
The James Club Recovery Mentoring Program utilizes decades of experience and provides navigation in an individual’s recovery from substance abuse and other addictions. We teach life skills, anger management, career/business training to produce self-sufficiency and independence. Our goal is sustained sobriety and an honest, purposeful life.
The James Club Recovery Mentoring Program provides a personalized support team of Recovery Advisors, a Certified Mentor Trainer of Trainers and assists with outside mental health services when needed. Our classes are small and personalized with our managers being available for our clients around the clock. The James Club Recovery Mentoring Program offers a higher level of care than your average halfway house and recognizes that addicts who suffer from substance abuse usually struggle with other issues as well. This “Personalized Care Program” provides support during and after your stay at James Club Recovery. We do not put a time constraint on how long a guest can stay but it takes on average 9-12 months to graduate from our program,.
James Club Recovery Advocacy Service regularly works with the tri-county court systems along with their pre-trial and probation offices. Graduating from the James Club Recovery Program usually helps the outcome of a case and sometimes satisfies the conditions of probation. We work with some of the top criminal lawyers in Broward County and are well known in the court system. We are not affiliated with any treatment centers or detox facilities, and we do NOT accept any form of insurance. We do extend partial & full scholarships (conditions apply) to deserving and needy individuals. We are not a licensed treatment center or medical facility.
Conveniently located in Oakland Park, our program promotes good health and wellness. In addition to our highly successful, long term 4-phase structured recovery residences, we focus on sports, fitness and nutrition to help individuals to recover from any addiction. We have associations with sports and fitness celebrities along with well-known local recovery advisors/speakers who regularly provide classes and groups to our mentees. We also offer many important services, events and activities at the Center including employment placement opportunities. Our program takes Recovery very seriously, but it is designed to have fun along with encouraging fellowship and support. James Club Recovery, a FARR Certified facility since 2016, is well received in the community and has received numerous accolades and recognitions (visit our home page and view “videos”).
*Please call our Center at (954) 445-0430 for more details and to set up a free consultation and a tour of our beautiful Center to discuss your situation. We believe in the family being very involved in their loved one’s recovery.
*To be approved in the James Club Recovery Mentoring Program, an individual must be assessed and meet our qualifications. Our Mentoring Manager will discuss all details with you and answer any questions. Please contact our Center after 11 AM Monday-Saturday at (954) 445-0430.
*James Club Recovery Mentoring “Outpatient” Services
The James Club Recovery Mentoring “Outpatient Program” offers outpatient services for men and women. Our “outpatient program” provides a highly structured, intense curriculum designed to treat any addiction while still residing at your home. We offer a highly structured program and provide life & social skills training, relapse prevention, anger management, individual & group sessions and more. We will customize your treatment plan to your busy schedule. We are willing to do your individual sessions in person at our beautiful Center in Oakland Park or via teleconferencing from the convivence of your house.
Our outpatient program provides one on one Recovery Mentoring and group sessions to individuals that are not looking for a residential treatment program. “The James Club Outpatient Program” is from one to six months depending on your situation. You would meet with a Certified Mentor and or Recovery Advisor 2 to 3 times a week at our beautiful Center in Oakland Park. We include many services, activities and fellowships meetings. We provide food at our Wednesday, Thursday and Friday night meetings.
We work very closely with the tri-county court systems and some of the top criminal lawyers in Broward, Palm Beach and Dade County. We will provide progress reports to Pretrial/Probation officers and will advocate in the courtroom on your behalf. We enjoy excellent relationships in the legal system and will help you in any way we can. We believe in treatment for deserving individuals vs incarceration.
Our James Club Advocacy Program, included in the “Outpatient Program” will advocate for your success for school, career, personal growth and for legal & court matters. We will be at all of your court appearances, if necessary.
Please call the James Club from 11AM-8PM at (954) 445-0430 for more details or to do an assessment and to get pre-approved.
*James Club Recovery Mentoring Program & “Outpatient” Pricing:
**Standard RECOVERY Mentoring Program monthly costs-
The Standard Program includes: Conveniently located housing near the James Club Center, all fellowships & community meetings, step series/studies, 1 weekly individual weekly session, 3 weekly group sessions, catered meals at group sessions, activities/events and enrollment in the “How to Handbook’ course in “Sponsorship College”.
$3500 (plus a one-time $200 administrative fee)
**Premium RECOVERY Mentoring Program monthly costs-
The Premium Program includes: Conveniently located premium housing directly next door to the James Club Center, all fellowship & community meetings, step series/studies & community meetings, 2 weekly individual & 6 weekly group sessions, catered meals at all group sessions, transportation to shopping, gym, AA/NA meetings and activities/events along and enrollment in the “How to Handbook” course in “Sponsorship College”:
$5000 (plus a one-time $200 administrative fee).
(ALL packages include the James Club Recovery Advocacy Services)
** James Club Recovery “Outpatient” Program weekly cost (includes individual and group sessions, meetings, studies & more):
$250 per week (plus a one-time $200 administrative fee and $15 per drug test)
(Scholarships, when available, are extended to deserving individuals, however the scholarship is forfeited in the event of a suspension or discharge).
Please call our Certified Mentor Trainor of Trainers, Ray Rapaglia, for more details on his cell at (954) 380-1492 or email: [email protected]
DISCLOSURES-
* The James Club Recovery Mentoring, “Residential” and “Outpatient” services, are NOT a licensed IOP, PHP or Treatment Center and we do not dispense any medications. We do not provide any mental health counseling or treatment sessions. Our numerous Recovery Residences are FARR Certified, in good standing since 2016, but we do not guarantee any results whatsoever.
** The James Club Recovery Mentoring Program is NON-REFUNDABLE but if a client is suspended or terminated for relapse, any rules infraction or if he/she voluntarily leaves the program, we will provide a prorated credited when and IF the person returns. If the person does not return or is not permitted to return, we will donate that prorated credit for a future scholarship to a deserving and willing individual.
*** James Club Recovery works closely with Valor Professional Services but is not associated with them and does not receive any compensation nor split any fees. Valor Professional Services offers much needed mental health counseling and therapy sessions.
Meet Your Future Mentors
Ken Kronheim, LMHC-QS
We are proud that Ken Kronheim is on our team. “Chief Ken”, as he’s known, has served our community as a Fire Fighter for over 37 years. He retired from the Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue as District Chief. He assists us in the Recovery Mentoring Program as a mentor and is also a licensed Mental Health Counselor. Chief Ken is also CEO of Valor Professional Services, which provides much needed behavioral health assistance to our active and retired Military and First Responder personnel. Valor Professional Services offers mental health sessions independent to us and we do not split any type of fees. He is happily married to Teresa Brown Kronheim and has a beautiful family together.
Ray Rapaglia,
CRRA & Certified Mentor Trainer of Trainers
Our founder, Ray Rapaglia, is one of the most influential men in recovery in Broward County. With over 13 years clean and sober, Ray has been “Broward Recovery Person of the Year”, “Shomrim Society Man of the Year” (the nation’s largest Jewish Law Enforcement society), featured on the TV show Intervention, interviewed on ABC/NBC, recipient of the Golden Rule Initiative (recognized by the United Nations and the African Council), invited up to Washington DC to share his testimony on Capitol Hill and received a proclamation from the Mayor of Broward County, Mark Bogen, proclaiming that August 20, 2019 is “Ray Rapaglia Day” in Broward County Florida for his work at the James Club. Also, Mayor Michae Udine, presented Ray and James Club Recovery a proclamation proclaiming February 26, 2021, is “James Club Recovery Day” in Broward County in celebration of their new Center in Oakland Park, Florida.
Ray Rapaglia, after using drugs and alcohol for over 30 years, is a “one white chipper”, meaning he has never relapsed since getting clean. He attributes this success to a unique methodology that he works in his personal program of recovery and teaches this system to his mentees. He utilizes a concept called the “7 S’ to Success” and strongly believes in doing 12 steps quickly and then immediately taking others through the steps. Ray has helped and mentored thousands of individuals to achieve sobriety. Ray and the James Club are very well known for do service and volunteer work in the community. The James Club regularly feeds the homeless, volunteers at soup kitchens, and gives back to the great cities which they serve including Oakland Park & Fort Lauderdale.
Ray is on the board of directors of the Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR) and is a Board Member of the Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) Advisory Board.
Ray believes that working a correct program of recovery coupled with a right relationship with God will result is sustained sobriety from any addiction.
Ray is very active with his church and loves his community. He is happily married to Tracey Castillo and together they have five beautiful children.
Tracey Castillo, CRRA, Certified Mentor
Tracey has over 20 years of experience for a major New York Stock Exchange company retiring after being Director of Cash Management overseeing 145 employees. She utilizes that success to help advise the mentees on career and business skills.
As President of James Club Recovery, she oversees our administration and helps run the day-to-day operation of the facility. Tracey maintains a full time office at The Center.
Tracey is married to Ray Rapaglia and has three young daughters.
Our Curriculum
WEEK ONE:
- One 45 minute individual sessions with your personal Certified Mentor plus one group meeting by our Mentor Trainor for Trainers.
- Mentoring with various recovery advisors individual session and group sessions.
- Get to know you and tell us about yourself:
- Share your life story and experiences both good and bad.
- Express your innermost feelings- your truth.
- Learn to love & trust.
- Goals, dreams, desires
- Create your “Mind, Body and Soul Plan.”
- Wednesday night 7:30 PM Big Book Study & Discussion.
- Friday Night 7 PM Spiritual-Based Speaker meeting & barbecue.
Week Two:
- Two, 45 minute, one on one individualized sessions with Recovery Advisor/Certified Mentor along with a group meeting on Saturday.
- Learn how to be a “Step Sponsor” and take others through the 12 steps utilizing the James Club concept.
- Wednesday night 7:30 PM Big Book Study & Discussion.
- Friday Night Spiritual-Based Speaker meeting & barbecue.
- Individualized programs:
- Create your “90-day sprint plan” along with your goals.
- Receive your workbook and start your assignments.
- Identify good habits and replace the bad habits.
- Creating a “Management Team” of 12 (One Sponsor, ten men in your Support Group & one Spiritual Director) good men.
Week Three:
- Two, 45-minute individual/group sessions with your Recovery Mentor.
- One, 45-minute group with an “All Star” Recovery Advisor
- One weekly 30-minute individual Mental Health Mentoring session with a Licensed Mental Health Therapist.
- Wednesday night 7:30 PM Pizza Meeting & Discussion.
- Friday Night Spiritual-Based Speaker meeting & barbecue.
- Discussion Meetings:
- The 7S’ to success
- The power of positive thinking
- “HOW”- Honesty, Open Mindedness & Willingness
- Relapse prevention techniques
- Spiritual Awakening
Week Four:
- Two, 45-minute individualized meetings and groups with various experienced coaches, advisors and mentors
- Spirituality and Higher Power studies and discussions week
- Wednesday night 7:30 PM Big Book Study & Discussion.
- Friday Night Spiritual-Based Speaker meeting & barbecue.
- Guest spiritual advisors & Recovery Advisors with topics:
- Learn to listen.
- The predominant fault
- Fear versus faith.
- The power of prayer.
- Prayer fuels Faith.
- How to have a right relationship with God.
- God’s will vs. Self will.
- How to “see to it that your relationship with Him is right” (p. 164 AA Big Book).
Month 2-3 (Individualized and customized plans):
- Unblock the sunlight of the spirit:
- Taking you through the 12 steps correctly
- “Sponsorship College”- Teaching you how to be a sponsor- the key to sustained sobriety.
- The first 164 pages
- Service commitment opportunities
- Assign you a new sponsor & spiritual director, if needed
- A relationship with God
The James Club “How to Booklet”:
James Club has created a proprietary process to teach others how to take individuals through 12 steps. The “How to Booklet” offers a process to enable individuals to gain confidence and develop a consistent good habit of taking many people through the steps and helping others.
We believe, with over 13 years of experience, that this is the key to permanent sobriety. “Nothing in as much assures immunity from drinking or doing drugs then intensive work with individuals that struggle with substance abuse”. This means taking a sponsee through the 12 steps on a consistent basis. James Club Recovery will furnish those individuals and guide you in this vital process. In our opinion, this unblocks an individual in his relationship with God. We further believe that God will then reward the individual with sustained sobriety and a purposeful, joyful life.
The James Club Recovery Mentoring Program is an affordable alternative to high priced treatment centers. We believe, based on individual experience, that this concept is more effective and prevents individuals from going the vicious cycle of addiction but offers no guarantees whatsoever.
The James Club Recovery Mentoring Program is designed to help individuals achieve permanent sobriety and a joyful, purposeful life. The program is offered at the new James Club Center conveniently located in Oakland Park, Florida. The program includes individual & group mentoring sessions, activities, events, catered meals after sessions, and volunteer opportunities. Our group meetings and studies are in a classroom type setting with individuals urged to participate in discussions to share their innermost truth.
Please call the Center at (954) 445-0430 or Ray Rapaglia, on his cell at (954) 380-1492, for more details and pricing. Scholarships are available for deserving individuals.
*Schedule subject to change without notice and individualized plans available customized to a convenient schedule.
** James Club Recovery Mentoring program does not offer any guarantees and past performance are not indicative of future results
