The Happier Life Project

The Happier Life Project is a Recovery Community Organization (RCO) based in Lake Elsinore, California, dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by substance use disorders and mental health challenges. Their mission is to shift perspectives, reduce stigma, and provide hope through peer-based recovery support services. By fostering peer-to-peer relationships, they meet individuals on their chosen recovery pathways, combining evidence-based practices with a holistic approach to connect peers to a reliable network of services. The organization offers a comprehensive range of services, including peer recovery support, multiple recovery pathway support groups, harm reduction and Narcan distribution and training, re-entry and reintegration programs, family support, recovery education and training, workforce and life skills development programs, and recovery advocacy. Notably, their Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) program is an evidence-based, compassionate approach designed to support family members and friends concerned about someone close to them who has substance use issues. What sets The Happier Life Project apart is its peer-led, grassroots approach, emphasizing that recovery starts with the individual and flourishes with community support. By sharing lived experiences, they empower others to pursue a happier life, ensuring that all pathways to recovery are accepted, celebrated, and supported.