Who We Are
We are individuals with lived experience who care deeply about our community.
Torchlight Recovery is a BIPOC-led, community-rooted organization providing compassionate, culturally responsive recovery support services throughout Greater Boston. We empower healing and wellness through peer support, reentry services, and place-based initiatives grounded in equity, dignity, and connection.
At Torchlight Recovery, we provide compassionate, high-quality, and individualized peer recovery support services for the BIPOC community across Greater Boston. We are deeply committed to helping people of color heal spiritually, mentally, and physically — fostering a path to long-term wellness and community connection.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Learn about Torchlight Recovery’s Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission
To provide compassionate, high-quality, and individualized peer recovery support services to the BIPOC community throughout Greater Boston.
Our Vision
A world where BIPOC individuals and families thrive through equitable access to culturally relevant recovery and reentry support.
Our Values
Holistic and integrated community engagement. Model integrity, trustworthiness, and good moral conduct. Deliver person-centered and strengths-based recovery services. Promote an organizational culture of racial equity and belonging. Committed to social justice and taking a stand against systemic racism.
Our Culture
We are driven by a deep belief in the power of culturally relevant recovery and reentry support — and we center every service, interaction, and initiative around the unique strengths and lived experiences of BIPOC individuals.
Our Care Model:
Recovery Oriented Systems of Care
We follow a ROSC model — an equitable, community-based approach that supports healing and long-term wellness through person-centered care.
Our Journey & Milestones
2021
Our members were awarded scholarships from the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) to attend the Recovery Coach Academy (RCA).
2022
Torchlight Recovery officially became a tax-exempt nonprofit organization.
2023
Expanded community partnerships and deepened our recovery service planning in Nubian Square and Greater Boston.
2024
Launched the Torchlight Recovery Café — Boston’s first Recovery Café serving the BIPOC community.
Community Collaborators
