Port ST Lucie Lifeline RCO

6646 S. Federal Highway, Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34952
772 241-5761

Okeechobee LifeLine RCO

202 NE 2nd Street Suite 5, Okeechobee, Fl. 34972
863-623-4270

Port ST Lucie LifeLine Respite

705 Kitterman Rd. Port St. Lucie, Fl. 34952
772-241-5843

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RiteLife Services Inc.

We Are A Recovery Community Organization

This is the Place to Breathe, Rest, Be the Best You….. we will meet you where you are…….and love you through it…

Recovery Services

RiteLife Services

Peer Support for persons with addiction, mental illness, experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. Invidiuals, families, Veterans, without labels or judgement.

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Certified Recovery Support (CRPS)

Certified Recovery Peer Support (CRPS) refers to a trained and certified individual who provides support and encouragement to individuals in recovery from substance abuse, mental health issues, or other behavioral health conditions.

CRPS are individuals who have personal experience with recovery and use their own experiences to help others in recovery.

CRPS services typically involve one-on-one or group support and may include activities such as mentorship, coaching, and advocacy.

CRPS may also provide practical assistance and resources, such as help navigating treatment and support systems, as well as emotional support and encouragement.

The goal of CRPS is to promote recovery and wellness and to help individuals in recovery develop the skills and resilience they need to maintain their recovery over time.

CRPS certification programs typically require that candidates complete a specific training program and demonstrate knowledge of recovery-oriented principles and practices, as well as personal experience with recovery.

CRPS certification is often administered by state or local government agencies or non-profit organizations and may require continuing education to maintain certification.

In summary, Certified Recovery Peer Support (CRPS) is a trained and certified individual who provides support and encouragement to individuals in recovery from substance abuse, mental health issues, or other behavioral health conditions. CRPS use their own personal experiences with recovery to help others in recovery, promote recovery and wellness, and provide practical assistance and emotional support.

Peer support workers engage in a wide range of activities. These include:

  • Advocating for people in recovery
  • Sharing resources and building skills
  • Building community and relationships
  • Leading recovery groups
  • Mentoring and setting goals
  • Providing services and/or training
  • Supervising other peer workers
  • Developing resources
  • Administering programs or agencies
  • Educating the public and policymakers

Recovery Community Organization

Recovery Community Organization (RCO) provides support and advocacy for individuals in recovery from substance abuse, mental health issues, or other behavioral health conditions.

RCOs often provide a range of services such as peer support, education, advocacy, and networking opportunities, and may also engage in policy and systemic change efforts to improve access to care and support for individuals in recovery.

The focus of RCOs is typically on promoting recovery as a holistic, person-driven process and empowering individuals in recovery to be active participants in their own healing and growth.

RCOs can vary in size and scope, but often operate at a local or regional level and are staffed by individuals in recovery themselves, or by professionals with a strong understanding of and commitment to recovery-oriented principles and practices.

RCOs may also work in collaboration with other organizations and stakeholders, including healthcare providers, treatment centers, government agencies, and community-based organizations, to promote integrated and comprehensive care for individuals in recovery.

The goal of RCOs is to create a supportive community for individuals in recovery and to advocate for their needs and rights, promoting the idea that recovery is possible for everyone and that individuals in recovery deserve to live full, productive, and meaningful lives. RCOs may also strive to reduce stigma and discrimination related to substance abuse and mental health conditions and to increase public awareness and understanding of the recovery process.

Recovery Community Organizations (RCOs) play a critical role in supporting and advocating for individuals in recovery, promoting recovery-oriented principles and practices, and working to create a more supportive and inclusive society for people in recovery.

NARCAN Distribution

Narcan is a fast-acting medication that comes in many forms. Narcan is used to reverse an opioid overdose. Narcan is an opioid antagonist. It blocks the effects of opioids. 

To understand how Narcan works, we need to know how opioids work. Opioids activate opioid receptors (binding sites) throughout your body — like a key fitting into a keyhole. Opioids provide pain relief primarily by binding to a specific type of opioid receptor called the mu receptor. The mu receptor also helps regulate many other bodily functions, including breathing and heart functions. 

If you take large amounts of opioids, your breathing rate can become dangerously slow. And you may experience a loss of consciousness. This is where Narcan can be life-saving. Narcan can reverse the effects of opioids by displacing them from (forcing them off of) the mu receptor. Once Narcan kicks in, breathing and consciousness may return. 

Coordinated Opiod Recovery (CORE)

is the first of its kind in the United States and places Florida as a leader in sustainable addiction and opioid recovery.

In August of 2022, the Florida Department of Health, the Florida Department of Children and Families, and the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration began the Coordinated Opioid Recovery (CORE) Network, which establishes a system of care for individuals suffering from substance use disorder (SUD). Piloted in Palm Beach County, and eventually expanded to 12 other counties in August 2022, CORE provides a state-supported, coordinated system of addiction care for individuals with SUD.


The CORE Network has three core components. If someone experiences an overdose in one of the Core Counties, first responders stabilize the patient while transporting him or her to a specialty hospital or trauma center that specializes in addiction medicine. While there, the patient is connected to peer navigators who identify his or her short- and long-term needs. Once the person’s emergent health threats are stabilized, he or she is transferred to a “multi-specialty outpatient practice” to address and support his or her sustainable recovery. This includes starting the patient on medication for addiction treatment, if appropriate, delivering mental health and primary care, and providing connections to social services. The patient’s care and treatment plans are overseen by a physician.


Since inception, key stakeholders and health care networks across the state have connected numerous individuals with SUD with life-saving care in the 12 CORE Network counties. Within these counties, emergency medical providers connected 25,000 overdose patients to long-term recovery and provided approximately 550,000 services to support these patients. These services include dental care, primary care, psychiatric evaluation, maternal care, and social services that focus on career training, housing, and food insecurity.

SOAR-(SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access Recovery)

SOAR (SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access, Recovery) is a program aimed at helping individuals experiencing homelessness and/or with serious mental illnesses to access and obtain disability benefits. SOAR is designed to streamline the application process for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, making it easier for individuals to navigate the system and obtain the financial support they need. The program consists of three key components:

  1. Outreach: involves working with individuals who are experiencing homelessness and/or have serious mental illnesses to educate them about the benefits they may be eligible for and to assist them in accessing services.

  2. Access: helps individuals complete the necessary forms and gather the required documentation to apply for disability benefits.

  3. Recovery: Provides ongoing support and advocacy to ensure that individuals receive their disability benefits and are able to access other critical services to help them achieve stability and independence.

SOAR is a collaborative effort between multiple organizations, including state and local government agencies, advocacy groups, and service providers. Its goal is to help individuals with disabilities overcome barriers to accessing the benefits they need, so they can obtain financial stability, housing, and health care.

PATH Services

Project Assistance to Transition from Homelessness (PATH) is a federal program in the United States that provides funding and support to local organizations and communities working to end homelessness.

PATH provides a range of services and resources designed to help homeless individuals and families find and maintain stable housing, as well as address the underlying causes of homelessness, such as poverty, lack of affordable housing, and health and mental health issues.

PATH provides funding for a wide range of activities, including outreach and engagement, assessment and planning, case management, job training, and employment services, health and mental health services, and permanent housing.

PATH also places a strong emphasis on creating partnerships and coordinating services among government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community-based organizations to ensure a comprehensive and effective response to homelessness.

The goal of PATH is to end homelessness by providing homeless individuals and families with the services and support they need to secure and maintain stable housing and improve their overall health and well-being. PATH is part of the broader Continuum of Care (CoC) program, which is a federal initiative aimed at ending homelessness through a coordinated, community-wide response.

In summary, Project Assistance to Transition from Homelessness (PATH) is a federal program in the US that provides funding and support to local organizations and communities working to end homelessness. PATH provides a range of services and resources designed to help homeless individuals and families find and maintain stable housing and address the underlying causes of homelessness.

  • Outreach / Engagement
  • SOAR – SSI/SSDI, Outreach, Access, Recovery
  • Connection to employment services
  • Community mental health
  • Substance use disorders treatment
  • Referrals for primary health care, job training, educational services, and housing
  • Peer Support
  • Case Management
  • Housing

Case Management

Food Stamps

Advocacy

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