Welcome to a New Era of Healing in St. Thomas
Opening mid-August 2025 at the Romeo Malone Community Center, the St. Thomas Recovery Café at Savan is a sanctuary for resilience, peer-led healing, and community-powered recovery. Operated by Community Action NOW! (CAN), this café is part of the Recovery Café Network and will be the first of its kind in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
💠 Our Why
To create a supportive, inclusive environment where individuals on the path of recovery—whether from trauma, disaster recovery, substance use, grief, or life transitions—can build relationships, rediscover their strengths, and move forward together.
💬 Who We Serve
Our doors are open to adults (18+) in the St. Thomas community who are on a journey of recovery, including:
- Survivors of trauma and sexual abuse
- Individuals recovering from addiction and mental health challenges
- Irma/Maria disaster survivors and evacuees
- Homeless or housing-insecure residents
- Veterans and justice-involved individuals
What to Expect
Membership-Based Support (Free)
- Weekly Recovery Circles
- Peer-led support groups (trauma, addiction, reentry, etc.)
Radical Hospitality
- Free coffee, bush tea, local pastries
- A warm, judgment-free atmosphere
Community-Driven Healing
- Advisory Board led by local residents (Savaneroes United NOW!)
- Monthly forums, surveys, and community check-ins
Opportunity to Grow
- Volunteer & leadership roles
- Skills-building & connection to CAN’s workforce programs
🌍 Why It Matters
📣 Be Part of the Movement
🧠 Our Recovery Philosophy
- 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line
- More than 1 in 4 adults report symptoms of anxiety or depression
- In March 2019, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. declared a state of emergency for behavioral health in the USVI.
With formal services overstretched, peer-led recovery groups are vital. The Recovery Café model provides consistent, peer-based support and structure—fostering connection, hope, and healing in a community that needs it most.
🧠 Our Recovery Philosophy
📣 Be Part of the Movement
🧠 Our Recovery Philosophy
- Recovery is possible for everyone
- Recovery is self-defined and community-powered
- Belonging, consistency, and compassion fuel transformation
- We meet people where they are—and walk with them forward
📣 Be Part of the Movement
📣 Be Part of the Movement
📣 Be Part of the Movement
Want to volunteer, donate, or help us open our doors?
📞 Call: 678-271-8684
“We’re not just opening a Café. We’re opening hearts, minds, and futures.”
— Iffat M. Walker, Executive Director, CAN