Haven Recovery, an innovative housing and substance use disorder services provider, announced today that it will expand in St. Louis, investing more than $2.6 million and creating 10 new jobs. Haven Recovery’s expansion will allow the company to advance development of its Recuperative Care services, which offer a new level of care in Missouri.
“We’re pleased to see Haven Recovery join the growing list of innovative employers that are expanding in St. Louis,” said Governor Mike Parson. “Our efforts to strengthen Missouri’s economy have ensured our state is home to leading companies across a diverse range of industries. We look forward to Haven Recovery’s success as it continues its work to improve the lives of Missourians.”
Haven Recovery is focused on providing innovative services through Missouri’s first Recuperative Care program. Recuperative Care provides care for people experiencing homelessness who do not require hospital-level care but are too ill or frail to recover from an illness or injury on the streets or in a shelter. This short-term residential care allows individuals to rest, recover, and heal in a safe environment while accessing medical care and other supportive services.
“Recuperative Care is a nationally recognized model that until now had not been implemented in Missouri,” said Callan Montgomery, MPH, co-founder and CEO of Haven Recovery. “The societal cost savings, health system benefit and most importantly, increase in individual wellbeing, are well documented and Haven Recovery is excited to bring this level of care to individuals in Missouri. We are a St. Louis grown organization and being able to care for those in our region needing this support while simultaneously supporting our St. Louis community and state of Missouri through reinvestment and workforce development is an honor. We look forward to continued community partnerships, developing sustainability measures, and sharing outcomes in the coming months.”
Haven Recovery was the first accredited recovery housing program in the Eastern Region and has been dedicated to quality and evidence-based approaches since its inception. The company opened the state’s first recuperative care home in 2021. Given a need for recuperative care, Haven Recovery began an initial pilot project with SSM Health. The project led to further growth supported through its partnership with the Behavioral Health Network, whose key stakeholders include hospital systems, community behavioral health providers, and other community partners.
“Haven Recovery is an inspiring example of an employer driving positive change to benefit the local community,” said Michelle Hataway, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “DED is proud to support this company as it expands and enhances its ability to help Missourians prosper in the St. Louis region.”
For this expansion, Haven Recovery will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.
What others are saying
“We are proud to continue expanding our continuum of housing and services through the integration of Recuperative Care,” said Trent Montgomery, co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of Haven Recovery. “This provides the opportunity to care for individuals in a difficult place. Health cannot be taken for granted and often the realization of that when you become sick can be overwhelming. Offering individuals a safe place to heal is a much needed service and Haven Recovery is yet again ready to offer an innovative level of support in Missouri.”
“One of the most critical challenges facing individuals in need of behavioral health care is often survival; where is the next meal coming from, where can they sleep,” said Dr. Julie Gary, City of St. Louis Behavioral Health Bureau Chief. “Haven Recovery provides a safe, therapeutic environment for those individuals to focus on their mental and physical health, as well as make connections with wrap-around service providers and community organizations committed to helping them succeed.”
“As the City of St. Louis Department of Health, it is our job to make sure our most vulnerable residents, including those experiencing homelessness, struggling with substance use disorder, and living with mental health challenges, have access to quality care and support,” said Dr. Matifadza Hlatswayo Davis, Director of Health for the City of St. Louis. “By partnering with community organizations like Haven Recovery, we are better able to support the city's underserved residents and direct them to other wrap-around and treatment services.”
“The facility improves quality of care by reducing outpatient fragmentation of much needed services while lowering the costs of hospitalization, enhancing housing stability and increasing outpatient access to sustained behavioral and physical healthcare,” said Dr. Robert Poirier, BJH Medical Director, Chief-Clinical Operations, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine. “Haven offers a pathway of stability and support that has often been lacking in our St. Louis region for unhoused marginalized individuals with complex care needs.”
About Haven Recovery
Haven Recovery is a Missouri Department of Mental Health-certified substance use Clinical Outpatient Provider, Recovery Support Services center and accredited Recovery Housing organization. Haven Recovery opens its doors to individuals, families and communities impacted by substance use disorder, mental health needs and homelessness. Founded in 2016 as a residential housing program, Haven Recovery now provides a full slate of evidence-based, data-driven services to improve care and provide greater dignity for those in need. Through its continuum of housing, support services, recuperative care, training programs and other initiatives, clients, families, communities and providers receive the opportunity to experience transformative change.
To learn more about Haven Recovery, visit havenrecoveryhomes.com.
About Recuperative Care
The National Institute for Medical Respite Care (NIMRC) is the first national institute to advance best practices, expert services, and state-of-the-field knowledge in medical respite care (also known as recuperative care). In October 2016, a task force of medical respite care experts produced the first set of standards for medical respite care programs. The task force was charged by the Respite Care Providers’ Network Steering Committee with developing standards that align with other health industry standards related to patient care, reflect the needs of the patients being served in the medical respite setting care, promote quality care and improved health, and are achievable for a range of medical respite care programs with varying degrees of resources.
To learn more about NIMRC, visit nimrc.com.
About the Missouri Department of Economic Development
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.
For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.
About the Missouri Works Program
As the state’s number one incentive tool for expansion and retention, the Missouri Works Program helps businesses access capital through withholdings or tax credits to embark on facility expansions and create jobs. This program can also help businesses purchase equipment to maintain its facility in Missouri.