I went here once for a women's open meeting and this is my experience. The group is large, easily more than 100 people. Most of the meeting time was taken up by those taking milestone chips and telling their stories. This left about 15 minutes for open discussion. I witnessed several people in the meeting who were still clearly using, and in fact high during the meeting. I would say this can provide some kind of "fear factor," but I really found it triggering and it made me want to pick up. I never went back. I appreciate the resources they provide to the community, but for myself I had to find another meeting to feel more comfortable. read more

I struggled writing this review, but I feel it's important. I had two run-ins with Robin Rush, and after the first, I wrote a complaint but didn't send it, hoping things would improve. After the second, I realized this was a pattern, and after reading other reviews, I saw it wasn't just me. To those who spoke up before: thank you. Your honesty helped me see my experience wasn't isolated. Because of your reviews and my own documentation, I was able to present the truth to the court and received another extension even after being told I had no options left. I'll take responsibility for not securing my extension properly... that was on me. But the way Robin handled it was unnecessarily harsh. What could've been resolved with simple communication turned into a cycle of criticism and disrespect. She accused me of being "lazy," "not working," and "needing to be told to keep busy," all of which are false. To clarify: once, she saw me on my phone after eight hours of work, texting my partner I'd be home soon. Another time, her son saw me talking to two volunteers on our scheduled break. Besides those two, no staff member ever implied I wasn't working. In fact, I was respected by the rest of the team and praised for my effort. Even in disagreement, I remained polite and respectful. I apologized after our initial misunderstanding, which she ignored. She once raised her voice at me in front of staff completely uncalled for. She also slammed a paper down and slid it across the counter toward me with an irritated, "What's this? This means nothing to me," before I could even explain. It wasn't a violent throw, but it was aggressive and unnecessary. I stayed calm. At that time, she even confused me with someone else, insisting I had "argued" with her over text when no such exchange existed. When I later read a reviewer's comment about Robin throwing a purse at them, I believed it instantly! I'd seen that same temperament myself. At one point, when I opened up about feeling overwhelmed, hoping for understanding, she told me to stop with my "sob story" and sent a screenshot of a helpline. No empathy, no concern, just dismissal. No one working in recovery or service should ever say that to someone struggling. People come for help, not humiliation. The last time we spoke, I mentioned her staff's early closures made me short an hour on my timesheet. Her response: "That's not my problem." Those words said everything. I've since learned others had the same experience. One reviewer said Robin told him "everyone was complaining about him," the exact thing she told me. That pattern matters. When a person in authority tells struggling people they're the problem, even when they're trying, it's not just unkind, it's damaging. For those seeking recovery or structure, that kind of treatment can push them further from healing. To be fair, what Robin does for the community, food distribution, recovery meetings, community service is good work. But compassion and communication are just as vital. She may run programs, but she lacks the empathy those in recovery truly need. Ironically, this experience became a blessing in disguise. My new site, a church, welcomed me with warmth and patience. They even told me if I'm ever short on hours, they'll work with me. That's the spirit of service that changes lives. Robin often speaks of being close to God, but my experience with her was the opposite of Christ-like compassion. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." -- Ephesians 4:32 To anyone volunteering, completing service, or attending meetings here do so with awareness. This organization's mission is admirable, but its leadership needs reflection. A person can feed bodies and still starve spirits. I sincerely hope Robin one day understands the power her words/actions have and chooses to use them to heal rather than harm. read more

Recovery Road provides an abundance of harm reduction related resources, access to information, meetings, and sponsors for sobriety, including AA meetings and NA meetings held on every day of the week. They also provide boxes of food and there's no set dates or strict schedule times to access their food pantry services. There are no reservations required, and instead, you just walk in, express your need for food, and on the spot they provided to you. I can't think of another organization in Orange County, that readily provides meals and food, and doesn't make obtaining it difficult. Unlike other organizations in the county, Recovery Road doesn't make people jump through hoops to access support, they don't make people feel uncomfortable or like they have to beg to be heard or to receive help. The staff and volunteers here are just humans who want to help other humans, and as much as it seems like that type of behavior would be normalized, it is truly Diamond in the rough these days. The founder Robin is just the sweetest! She goes above and beyond to make sure that every person who walks in the door feels seen, feels like their unique concerns and struggles are met with compassion, supportive ears and offered helpful hands. If you are looking for essential supplies, a community as you work your way through recovery, a place to food, or if you want to be in a place where you can volunteer your time and effort and know that you're genuinely going to provide essential support services directly to the people that need help the most, I highly recommend you check out Recovery Road in Anaheim. read more

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recovery road has been a pillar in my life these past few years, I have received great services, kind quality help, and they truly care about our community. I have used the computer lab, food donations and clothing drive many times. they helped me when I had nothing. read more

Amazing place to get resources, recovery& food! Very helpful and kind staff! I recommend this place to anyone looking to give back in the community or get resources for free services in recovery or housing! read more

This place has played a huge part in my road to recovery! The people who work there have the biggest hearts and kindest smiles. They do so much for so many and I will be forever grateful. They give you a place to eat, help you with countless resources, have the best AA meetings in town, and to meet the best people. If your hungry, tired, homeless, lost, angry, hurt, addicted to drugs or alcohol, lonely, or just about anything..... recovery road is the place to go read more

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I love the work that Robin and her team does on a daily basis. I myself volunteered there cutting hair for quite some time. We need more people that are actively trying to help the community strive. They have meetings there a food bank people volunteering to cut hair. The list goes on and on this is truly God's work and I'm so grateful to be a part of this. read more

This place is not what it seems behind the scenes. These people here treat and talk to their volunteers like they are trash. Specifically, the person they leave in charge of putting the food up. I made a complaint about him calling volunteers stupid and degrading them. Robin Rush (person in charge) is that person's good friend. So, unbeknownst to me making that complaint put a Target on my back. After I filed the complaint she stopped me from going to the back, and one day when I was taking the trash out (have to walk through the back) the guy in charge of putting the food away started yelling at me. I asked him if he's on a power trip and he said " yeah, so what if I am". Then when I told Robin I think he doesn't like me because of the skin color I am she went crazy. Saying that all the employees were complaining about me talking about myself. When all I did was ever ask their own questions. But that's what happens when you're black and you're around a bunch of white baby boomers, They smile your face and talk behind your back And make you look like the problem. I was doing community service hours here and Robin Rush tried to lie to my lawyer saying that I said " I just don't understand why people don't want to get to know me" which is an absolute lie because I really don't care. I was open and honest with people's questions. Be very wary of this place if you have a backbone and you don't like people talking to you disrespectfully. There's a lot of people with developmental disabilities that volunteer here and they completely take advantage of them. When I told Robin I will be making a complaint with the attorney general about this place and how they treat their volunteers is when she started making up stuff to my lawyer. Most people that are doing community won't speak out because they are afraid of getting in trouble with whatever case they have going on. I'm not afraid of her, and don't have an issue putting this on blast because it's wrong. As an organization they seem to do good things for the community, that's not in question here. They do a really good job of hiding who they really are behind the services they offer. I honestly would not be surprised if Robin Rush somehow tried to sabotage me in some way, but fortunately I have nothing to do with this place anymore. I found a place that treats their volunteers with respect and dignity. read more

They do really amazing work here. Robin and the whole team are absolute angels! I am so grateful the community has such an incredible resource available as Recovery Road. If you know someone who could use some help, they are the real deal! read more

Recovery Road is a blessing to this community. They tirelessly work to helps support those in need. I have been inspired to see how above and beyond they go to help people, with food, house hold goods, Computer training and connecting people with available resources in the area for mental health and recovery. This is a great place to volunteer and give back. They have always made me feel welcome and empowered to help others. Thank you for all you do Recovery Road! read more

Thank you for the free food. However, you need to know & others need to be careful that most of it is spoiled with mold, which is highly-dangerous to long-term health (Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, cancer). When you get the food home, open & smell it before eating/cooking it, and look over the raw produce for mold which can also be black patterned spots (not dirt, but can be similar-looking). Also if you have an allergy, this can further restrict what you're able to eat. I know you guys likely do your best and with great intentions - just want to warn others so they don't get food poisoning or cancer. TY again for what you do. Blessings to all. read more

They wouldn't even speak to me saying she can't have unhoused people there. Talk about passing judgement, I am not homeless but isn't that who is in need? It took alot for me to go and ask for help, I knew it would be something like it was humiliating, demoralizing and embarrassing. If you need help I wouldn't go there. Also not to forget she said she couldn't have people telling everyone and asking for help. What a joke read more

This place is amazing all the work Robin and everyone else does to help the people that need it most. They will give you clothes, food, help you find housing and a job and so many other services. And it's all free!!! volunteering, coming to meetings, being of service not only helps the person but it makes you feel good as well. Recovery Road is a true testament of what giving back should be... If your in need of any help please come by and someone will be glad to lend you a hand. read more