Every Monday evening at 5 PM, the creative art jams at Fit to Recover come alive with music, hope, and possibility. Among the regular faces is a young man whose growing passion for guitar has become an inspiration to our community. Week after week, his dedication to learning and his enthusiasm for music have shown us exactly why we do what we do at Rhythm in Recovery.
When the staff at Fit to Recover reached out to us about this promising musician who didn't have his own instrument, we knew we had to help. This is exactly the kind of situation our program was designed for – connecting passionate individuals in recovery with the tools they need to express themselves through music.
Our mission at Rhythm in Recovery is simple but powerful: we provide musical instruments to individuals who are on their journey of recovery from mental health and substance abuse challenges. We believe that music isn't just entertainment – it's a vital tool for healing, expression, and building community.
Provides a healthy outlet for emotions
Creates structure through practice and learning
Builds confidence and self-expression
Fosters connection with others
Offers a positive focus during challenging times
Stories like this young guitarist's remind us of the impact one instrument can have. As he continues to develop his skills and share his music at future jam nights, he becomes part of a larger community of musicians in recovery, inspiring others to explore their own musical journeys.
Are you or someone you know in recovery and seeking a musical instrument? We're here to help. Similarly, if you have an instrument gathering dust or wish to support our mission through other means, we'd love to hear from you.
Donate musical instruments
Make a financial contribution
Spread the word about our program
Volunteer your time and expertise
Note: As a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all donations to Rhythm in Recovery are tax-deductible.
We can't wait to see this young musician and many others like him continue to grow and thrive through music. Keep an eye out for him at future Fit to Recover jam nights, where he'll be making music with his very own guitar!
Together, we're creating harmony in recovery, one instrument at a time.