Dedicated to Transforming Lives
Our center serves as a refuge for individuals and families navigating recovery journeys. We embrace all paths to recovery and tailor plans to meet diverse needs.
Expert Guidance, Pro Bono Services
Why We Help
Recovery St. Louis serves all those seeking recovery -- especially those who otherwise may not have access to recovery resources -- because we believe in the power of peer support driven recovery to transform lives.
- Participation in recovery peer support groups increases the likelihood of maintaining abstinence long term recovery and emotional sobriety.
- We fill a vital gap in the support structure that can be crucial to initiate and maintain recovery.
- We elevate awareness of the economic and social contributions available to recovering people.
Founders
Michael C. Danis
Executive Director
Michael is a seasoned executive business experience in marketing, insurance, finance, real estate and currently long term recovery, intervention, sober coaching and transport, marketing and development in the addiction recovery field.
An Interventionist for 25 years, Michael’s involvement in intervention, sober transport and coaching began as an avocation even before it emerged as a proven profession beneficial to both addicts and their families. Combined with a formal education that includes a BA in Communications and an MBA, experience in long term recovery add to his ability to work with families and individuals in a broad range of ages and backgrounds.
You can reach Michael at: michael@recstl.org.
Matthew McAuley
Director of Community Relations
Matt has extensive personal and professional experience within the field of Recovery.
Matt holds a specialization in Addictions Studies, for which he completed his thesis on “The Role of Spirituality in the Treatment of Addictions and Overcoming Symptomatic Substitutions.” Matt has earned his certification as a CCAR Recovery Coach. He also holds a certification as a CCAR Certified Trainer of Recovery Coaches. Matt’s passion for recovery, his personal mission to share that passion with others, and all of his life experiences to date continue to propel him to serve and to make himself available to various community organizations that support long term recovery.
You can reach Matthew at: matt@recstl.org.
Stephanie Schnuck
Director of Programming
Stephanie is a native St. Louisan with a strong commitment to the local community. After graduating from Mary Institute in 1985, Stephanie went on to Duke University where she earned an AB in psychology, followed by an MAEd from Washington University.
In addition to professional experience in education, Stephanie has served as a volunteer and board member of various community organizations. She is a CCAR Certified Recovery Coach, and is dedicated to helping people and their families reach their goals in recovery -- while continuing her own long-term recovery.
You can reach Stephanie at: stephanie@recstl.org.