About Continuing Recovery Center

Continuing Recovery Center began not with corporate backing, but with a shared vision for a supportive place where people could rebuild their lives.

CRC was founded by Mary Kay Sinclair and Mary Howard, who recognized the need for a safe, supportive bridge between treatment and independent living. They knew the months immediately following detox can be both critical and fragile, and they were determined to create a stable, welcoming home where residents could focus on lasting recovery.

Mary Kay, a former newspaper worker, and Mary, a retired coal miner, combined compassion, determination, and a strong commitment to serving others. They envisioned a place where each person would be known, valued, and given the chance for a fresh start.

To bring their vision to life, they chose a vacant red-brick grade school in the quiet town of Irving. They transformed its old classrooms into comfortable residential spaces, trading an institutional atmosphere for the warmth, safety, and comfort of a true home.

What began as a courageous leap of faith by two compassionate community members has become a vital lifeline. When you step through CRC's doors, you enter a place built on understanding, dignity, hope, and belief in a better future.