The Break Free Foundation Creates Alliances with Leaders in the Substance Use Disorder Recovery Space
The Break Free Foundation announced new alliances today with the Recovery Centers of America, an addiction treatment facility that serves the NYC and New Jersey area, and the Realization Center, a comprehensive full-service, chemical dependency outpatient treatment center.
The Break Free Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to individuals suffering from substance use disorders. The foundation helps people attend an inpatient and outpatient treatment program for free or at a low cost if the individual has insurance coverage. The Break Free Foundation organizes a semi-annual New York Fashion Week fundraiser called “Break Free NYFW”, which has garnered a great deal of support from fellow nonprofit organizations such as NAMI (the National Alliance on Mental Illness) and BigVision. Their February 11th fundraiser allowed the group to raise enough funds to launch online support groups this summer.
“It is an understatement to say that the fashion industry is the biggest influencer in how we as a society choose to present ourselves to the world and can influence how the wearer feels about themself,” remarked Alexandra Nyman, the Founder and CEO of the Break Free Foundation. “We will continue to raise our voices during New York Fashion Week in an effort to raise awareness about mental health, co-occurring disorders, and substance use disorders in the fashion industry and beyond.”
The Recovery Centers of America has been a long-time collaborator with the Break Free Foundation, having been the title sponsor of the first NYFW event on February 14th of 2022. It is fitting that RCA is the Break Free Foundation’s first inpatient scholarship partner to provide scholarships at no cost to residents of New York and New Jersey for a thirty-day inpatient stay, and for residents of New Jersey, thirty days of outpatient services.
“Recovery Centers of America is honored to partner with the Break Free Foundation to provide scholarships to those who may not otherwise be able to access treatment services,” said Josh Sewell, regional manager of Recovery Centers of America. “I am personally grateful to work alongside Break Free in our mission to help individuals struggling with substance use and mental health. Together, we are united to restore hope and guide towards healing.”
Realization Center came on as a sponsor for Break Free’s February 2023 fundraising event, and through this collaboration decided to become Break Free’s first outpatient services partner. RC will offer one hundred and twenty days of outpatient services for residents of New York.
“Realization Center strives to continue to be a beacon of hope for those struggling with addiction” stated Kristi Makris, CEO of Realization Center. “Our mission to create a safe haven of physical, mental, and spiritual enrichment will be further achieved by our partnership with the Break Free Foundation and Recovery Centers of America. We are proud and grateful for this opportunity to help our community beyond our local reach.”
Break Free is thrilled to announce its next charity showcase during New York Fashion Week on Sunday, September 10th, which is suicide awareness day. Tickets are available now at eventbrite.com/e/548023502047.
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Break Free Foundation advocates to end the stigma surrounding mental health and substance use disorders for those going through recovery. We provide those who lack the funds to seek behavioral health and rehabilitation services with scholarships through our semi-annual Break Free NYFW runway fundraiser. We also offer monthly virtual events and hope to provide support groups online in the near future.
Recovery Centers of America (1-800-Recovery) is a national addiction treatment healthcare network dedicated to helping patients achieve a life of recovery through evidence-based alcohol and drug addiction treatment. RCA at Raritan Bay is located just outside NYC.
Realization Center is a unique comprehensive full-service, chemical dependency outpatient treatment center, located in both Manhattan at 19 Union Square West, and in Brooklyn at 175 Remsen Street.
