Our Programs
Be Free programs employ bonafide best practices, yet we’re careful to prioritize innovation, doing whatever it takes to strengthen Kansas City’s recovery support infrastructure. Our flagship programs, recovery housing and recovery high school, perfectly exemplify this commitment to excellence.
Scalable Structured
Recovery Housing
Kansas City has a chronic shortage of structured recovery housing. In 2023, thanks to a grant from the Kansas Department of Agin and Disabilities, (KDAD) and other generous donations, BeFree, along with our partner The Fletcher Group, opened our first Level II Sober Living home in Kansas City, Ks. Since then, our residents have thrived, our reach has expanded, and our belief in the healing power of a safe, supportive place to lay your head has multiplied.
Recovery High School
FACT: On average, 80 percent of students who return to their high school after substance-use disorder treatment will relapse within a year. This reality, supported by research, compelled Be Free founders to spend nearly a decade working to bring what’s known as a sober high school to our metro. Then in 2022, the Missouri state legislature and Governor Mike Parsons cleared the way for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to pilot the model across the state. Finally, in January 2026, the state Board of Education voted to make real the dream of a high school specifically designed for any KC-area student in recovery. The school will be sponsored by DESE, and operated by VivoMO, the organization that helped launch 5280 in Denver, CO , one of the most successful recovery schools in the country.
Timeline: The VivoMO Recovery High School is slated to open in the fall of 2026.
Community Connections
To achieve lasting freedom from a substance use disorder, individuals must embrace change across all aspects of their lives. With Be Free Community Connections, we do the leg work, clearing the path between our residents and the resources they need.
– Physically Free links house residents with active individuals who view physical fitness as a prerequisite to sustained recovery. Activities include running, strength training, CrossFit, golf, biking, yoga and more.
– Free to Work connects residents with workforce reentry programs that help individuals, especially those with justice involvement or career breaks, successfully return to employment by providing skills training, job readiness, support services such as mentoring, counseling, and legal aid, and direct connections to preferred employers.
We exist to sustain
recovery journeys.
By expanding access to whole-human resources, we support each person as they navigate a substance-free lifestyle. You can help us accomplish our mission, by donating to our organization. Your dollars will go directly towards supporting the launch of these programs.
Connecting Your Loved Ones To Us
Are you looking for assistance or resources for an individual who is struggling on their road to recovery?
Making a commitment to recovery is saying, “Yes,” to a lifelong journey of discovery and growth. There are ups and downs, forks in the road, and difficult choices to be made. If you know someone who needs us, please fill out our contact form below and a representative will be in touch.