Addiction Recovery Network Connects Arizona Churches and Families

Arizona pastors and families now have a single place to turn when addiction hits close to home. Christian Recovery Network AZ has launched as a free-membership directory connecting churches, counselors, individuals, and families with addiction recovery resources across the state, backed by a new hotline that walks callers toward the right level of care.

Founders Tim Hayden and Jennifer Evans built the network after hearing the same story from church leaders again and again: someone in the congregation needed help, and the pastor did not know where to send them.

Free Addiction Recovery Resources for Arizona Churches

The network operates as a free directory and networking group of Christian recovery resources. Members join through an application and a signed statement of faith, a vetting step meant to give pastors confidence in the referrals they make.

Listed resources cover detox, residential, outpatient, and virtual programs, along with counseling and support groups, and they include options for people with or without insurance.

Jenerosity Foundation, a 501(c)(3) Christian nonprofit focused on reaching youth before addiction takes hold, partners with the network.

Two Christ-centered treatment providers based in Prescott, Arizona, AnchorPoint and Holdfast Recovery, sponsor the network, which keeps membership free. Together they offer residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, outpatient, and virtual services.

How the Hotline Works

The hotline operates seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. That structure matters because the first call for help often goes to a pastor or family member, not a clinician.

A trained liaison can sort out whether someone needs medical detox, residential care, or weekly counseling, then make a warm handoff instead of leaving families to cold-call programs.

Launch Event in Scottsdale Drew Over 100 Registrations

The network marked its launch on October 7 with an event at Topgolf Scottsdale, where Rustin Rossello, Senior Pastor at Scottsdale Bible Church, gave the keynote.

A single email invitation drew more than 100 registrations, a response the founders took as proof of demand.

Starting in November 2026, the network will offer Assess and Refer trainings for pastors, Christian counselors, and ministry leaders.

Each session covers how to identify addiction and mental health concerns and how to make appropriate referrals. Churches can request training through the hotline.

Recognizing the Signs of Addiction

Part of the training’s value is that addiction often hides in plain sight. Common signs include pulling away from family, friends, and activities that used to matter, sudden changes in sleep, weight, or appearance, secrecy about whereabouts or spending, and mood swings that seem out of character.

Physical signs can include bloodshot eyes, shaking, or needing more of a substance to get the same effect. None of these alone confirms addiction, but a pattern of them is a reason to start a caring conversation and reach for help.

Finding Addiction Treatment in Arizona

Evans said the network exists because asking for help is hard, and knowing where to go is even harder. Families can visit ChristianRecoveryNetwork.org or call the hotline to get connected.

If you are looking beyond faith-based programs, Addictions.com lists addiction treatment centers in Arizona, including drug rehabs in Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, and Prescott.

Get in contact with a treatment specialist by calling 800-681-1058 . For a suicide or mental health crisis, call or text 988.