Most people don’t look for recovery resources when life is calm.
They search when something just happened.
A relapse. A crisis. A “we need help tonight” moment. A family trying to figure out what options even exist.
That’s why I built Recovery Resource Alliance (RRA): a free, partner-verified recovery directory that helps people find trustworthy support fast—without dead links, scraped listings, or outdated info.
This was a full ecosystem build:
Public website (search without an account)
Web app/dashboard (resource submissions + moderation + content tools)
Mobile app (iOS + Android)
The goal
Build a directory people can actually trust under pressure.
RRA is different for two reasons:
Partner-verified data (built through real relationships, not scraped internet listings)
Full continuum of care (not just one slice of recovery)
When someone is searching in a high-stress moment, accuracy and clarity aren’t “nice-to-haves.”
They’re the whole point.
What I built
1) Public directory website (fast, no friction)
The public site is built so anyone can browse resources without signing up, which removes a major barrier when someone needs help quickly.
Core categories include:
Recovery Housing
Treatment
Support Groups
Essential Services
Education & Training
Legal Services
2) Search + filters that make decisions easier
RRA isn’t a giant scrollable list. It’s structured browsing with real filters and list/map views designed to help people narrow down options quickly.
For recovery housing, filters can include:
gender
MAT-friendly
smoking policy
budget ranges
sobriety requirements
NARR level / level of support
amenities
verified-only listings
Listings are built to be immediately actionable: call, website, view details, save for later.
3) Browse by State
Sometimes the simplest path is the best one: pick a state and explore what’s local.
RRA includes a full Browse by State experience designed for fast discovery.
4) AI Resource Finder
A lot of people don’t know what to search for—especially when they’re overwhelmed.
So I built an AI Resource Finder to help guide users toward the right direction based on what they’re dealing with.
5) Web app + backend tools (submissions, moderation, content)
RRA is community-built, but it’s not a free-for-all.
Users can submit resources and updates, but everything routes through a system built for:
accountability
review/approval
spam prevention
long-term accuracy
The backend includes tools to:
submit a resource
manage listing updates
(admin side) review and approve submissions
create and publish content
6) Mobile app (iOS + Android)
RRA is also available on iOS and Android, designed for real-life usage—on the go, in the moment, when someone needs answers quickly.
Key features include:
GPS/location-based search
fast browsing + filtering
saving favorites/bookmarks
contact info ready to use
Trust + quality (the part most directories skip)
Directories fail when the data goes stale.
RRA is designed to stay accurate through:
structured listings (consistent categories, locations, service types)
verification signals where standards/certifications exist
community submissions + moderation
transparency around what’s confirmed vs still being updated
For recovery housing specifically, RRA references NARR standards and Levels of Support (I–IV) to help people understand what kind of environment they’re looking at.
Safety note
RRA is an information directory — not a crisis service.
If someone needs immediate support:
Call/text 988
Call 911 for immediate danger
Wrap-up
Recovery Resource Alliance isn’t “just a website.”
It’s a full, structured system—web + web app + mobile—built to reduce confusion and increase access to trustworthy recovery support.
And I built it end-to-end: the UX, architecture, directory experience, AI Resource Finder, submission flow, admin tools, and mobile app.
If you’re a provider—or you know a resource that should be listed—RRA is actively growing the directory the right way: verified, organized, and built to help.
