Two recovery journeys. One mission. Discover the story behind Guiding Light.

The GLRS Story

    • Born from the recognition that recovery extends beyond treatment walls

    • Created to fill the gap between structured programs and real life

    • Building a service that adapts to each person's unique journey

    • Rooted in lived experience and professional training

    • Combining multiple perspectives for comprehensive support

    • Committed to the best practices for people in recovery.

    • Recovery coaching that complements your existing support system

    • Technology that tracks progress while maintaining human connection

    • Flexible, accessible services designed around your life

Finding Our Guiding Light

Guiding Light Recovery Services emerged from a fundamental understanding: recovery doesn't end when treatment does. The gap between structured programs and daily life is where many struggle most, yet traditional support systems often fail to bridge this divide. GLRS was built specifically to fill this space, providing continuous support that moves with you through real-world challenges, celebrations, and everything in between.

Our Founders' Principles

At the heart of GLRS lies a set of unwavering principles shaped by direct experience with addiction and recovery. We believe that sustainable recovery requires more than just abstinence - it demands practical support that adapts to real life. We operate on the conviction that technology should enhance, not replace, human connection. Every person deserves access to quality recovery support regardless of location, schedule, or circumstances. These principles guide every decision we make, from our virtual-first approach to our commitment to keeping services affordable and accessible.

Building Something Different

Through our virtual coaching platform and the GLRS Recovery Connect app, we've reimagined what recovery support can be. No longer bound by geography or limited by transportation, our services reach people wherever they are - both literally and figuratively. The app serves as your personal recovery headquarters, offering daily check-ins, secure coach messaging, progress tracking, and crisis support that fits seamlessly into your routine.

This isn't about replacing human connection with technology - it's about using technology to strengthen and extend that connection. Your coach is always just a message away, your progress is visible and celebrated, and your recovery tools are accessible 24/7. By combining professional coaching with innovative digital solutions, GLRS ensures that quality recovery support is never more than a tap away.

A Nationwide Community of Recovery

Today, Guiding Light Recovery Services stands as a beacon for those seeking recovery support that fits real life. Through virtual sessions and our comprehensive app, we're building a nationwide network where distance, privacy concerns, or life circumstances never stand between you and professional recovery support.

Our virtual platform brings together people in recovery from every corner of the nation, creating connections that transcend physical boundaries. Whether you're in a rural town with limited resources or a busy city professional needing discrete support, the GLRS Recovery Connect app ensures you're never alone in your journey.

The Path Forward

At GLRS, we don't just point the way forward - we provide the tools, technology, and human connection to illuminate each step toward the life you deserve. Every feature of our service, from flexible scheduling to real-time progress tracking, reflects our commitment to making recovery support accessible, effective, and sustainable for the long term.

  • From Our Experience

    Every service we offer exists because we needed it ourselves. Transportation? We lost our licenses. Flexible scheduling? We had jobs to keep. Family support? We had relationships to rebuild.

  • Local Understanding

    We know the Bay Area's unique recovery challenges - from Wine Country triggers to Silicon Valley pressure. Born here, recovered here, serving here.

  • Continuous Growth

    Recovery taught us that learning never stops. We stay current with best practices, regularly train with experts, and most importantly - learn from every PIR we serve.

  • Open Door Policy

    Questions at 9pm? Need to reschedule last minute? Want to grab coffee and talk? We're accessible because recovery doesn't follow business hours, and neither do we.