OUR MISSION
Providing the spiritual and educational
tools necessary for a long-term recovery
from the illness of addiction and the
beginning of a successful life.
Christian Recovery Centers, Inc (CRCI) is a non-profit organization that provides free drug and alcohol treatment, recovery, and re-entry services for men and women struggling with substance use disorder. CRCI offers a faith-based, evidence-based program supported by scientific interventions. CRCI’s programmatic elements work to support individuals through their recovery process to reach not only long-term sobriety but also overall well-being. CRCI works with program residents to first create a sense of spiritual, mental, and emotional well-being that allows them to create a more motivated and healthy decision-making process. The ultimate goal is a person who has achieved independence and self-governance from a positive sense of agency.
Our program addresses a resident’s full spectrum of needs and pathways for growth, including: medical, social, emotional, physical, vocational, educational, relational/family/community, and spiritual needs. As a faith-based recovery program, our approach is to include the best that science and medicine have to offer, as well as encouraging the development of a relationship with God. We are open to people of all faiths and those with no faith, we do not discriminate or mandate. We include Medication-Assisted-Treatment (MAT) as an option where clinically appropriate.
Core Values
Community
We thrive by interacting with others. Healthy connections create a new sense of community, decreasing our dependence on outside sources that have proven to be detrimental in the past.
Compassion
Meeting others where they are and sharing with them the love of Jesus - His mercy and grace - Believing change is possible for others even when they cannot believe it themselves.
Continued Growth
With continued personal growth, we develop a change in our mindset, allowing us the capacity for gratitude. This gratitude compels us to give more than we take.
God Honoring
We do all things as if they are unto Him who made us. We are called to serve our highest purpose, treating others as children of God.
Self Awareness
One's lack of awareness of their own potential is a common misconception that keeps people from living a high impact life.
Our interaction with others leads to a public perception and we constantly work to recognize and improve this revelation.
Our Story
In 2010, Christian Recovery Centers was opened at 1994 Ash Little River Rd NW, in Ash, NC. Originally serving 12 male residents, the center was donated by the North Carolina Wesleyan Church.
In 2013, Josh Torbich checked in as a resident and later became the director, expanding the program to a state-recognized Substance Use Disorder Recovery Program.
In 2018, Josh assumed the role of CEO.
In 2019, The Ray House was opened, providing housing for male program residents and staff. In 2024, The Ray House was revitalized to serve women for up to 18-months in our Phase 4/ Re-entry program.
In 2019, Rose House was acquired and renovated to accommodate female residents on their journey to recovery.
In 2022, Christian Recovery Centers launched a Thrift Store in Shallotte as a vital asset to support the mission. In 2024, CRCI landed a 2nd thrift location in Sunset Beach.
In 2020, a Social Enterprise was established to offer cleaning and landscaping services, along with the Workforce Redevelopment Program for residents.
CRCI established its new headquarters in 2023, providing refuge for over 100 men on the path to recovery from substance use disorders. In memory of Grant Sauls the campus became “Grant’s Harbor” in 2024.
2025 Will provide more opportunities for CRCI to increase its reach in achieving its mission. Please check back in to hear all the exciting things we will achieve with in our current 5 year plan!
Meet our Leadership
Get to know the team who gives their time and effort to the Christian Recovery ministry because they believe it is a cause worth fighting for.