CIRCLE OF LIGHT ASSOCIATES
C.O.L.A. Support and Recovery Center has a unique way of managing and interacting with substance abusers during and after the recovery stage. Our model describes the process of recovery through spirituality - a concept that has many successes and few failures. We follow the Missouri Substance Abuse Professional Credentialing Board 12 Core Functions.  These functions include:  screening; intake; orientation; assessment; treatment planning; counseling; case management; crisis intervention; client education; referral; reports and record keeping; and professional consultations for client treatment/services. 

Substance abuse is widely recognized as a serious social and legal problem and the use of illegal drugs may be responsible for more than 25% of property crimes. Affordable housing is a major component for a successful recovery program and C.O.L.A. is working relentlessly to provide a transitional housing program. Currently C.O.L.A. has the luxury of 10-12 parishioners at Circle of Light Church opening their hearts, as well as their homes, to assist the less fortunate.

Everyone is exposed to both risk and protective factors for substance abuse. The more risk factors a young person encounters, the more likely he or she will use harmful substances. However, the more protective factors a young person encounters, the less likely he or she will try alcohol, tobacco or drugs. C.O.L.A. has a thorough prevention plan available to help everyone that is suffering from the emotional pain of addiction.

For more information, please call us at (314) 381-4225 or email us at colasupportandrecovery@gmail.com .