R&R has emerged as a “provider of choice” for transitional housing in the alcohol and drug treatment industry and it has a lot to do with the founders Ryan Hunt and Ryan Chapman. These two young men have the unique blend of professional business experience and a personal understanding of the needs of those in early recovery. They wisely sought the input of a wide range of respected individuals, organizations, and institutions in the recovery community prior to starting R&R and the results have been obvious. In a nutshell, their clients simply get better and transition back into the real world in a manner that maximizes the potential for long term success. I have been blessed to personally mentor a number of their clients through the challenges of recovery. I have found the R&R environment to be one of the best in regards to safety, access to experienced support, spiritual development, and many other resources that give their clients the best possibly opportunity for success. I would not hesitate to recommend R&R to anyone including my own family.  

A parent fears what is going to happen  to their child after a recovery stay is over. Are they ready to go back home, are they ready to see their old friends, will they succeed, will they fail? Life has taught me that a 28 day stay is only the beginning of recovery. The key is the transition period from a recovery exit to being back in society on their own. In April of 2008 my son and  I were fortunate to meet the Ryan's of R&R. We listened first hand to where life had brought them in their faith and in their own personal recovery. It did not take long to realize that transition needed to be in Nashville,  not 500 miles back home. Was it hard to drive away that day....yes, it was one of the most difficult things I had ever had to do....but I left knowing my son was in a place that had rules, regulations, house meetings  and house owners that cared and were available 24/7 if I needed to call. I know recovery has to do with the person, but I also know R&R gave my son the environment  of housing and people to make the choices that were right for him. All I can say is that a million prayers have been answered.

R&R is an outstanding operation!  From my experience with the founders and the time I've spent with the guys in one of the houses, I'm convinced this is about more than just a place to stay.  R&R is about giving people the tools and the relationships for a whole new start in life.

Our son Justin was 18 years old and a terrific athlete, talented musician and honor student at his high school in Georgia.  Unfortunately, Justin was also an addict, and his addiction was taking him down a destructive path.  After treatment at Cumberland Heights in Nashville, we were looking for a halfway house that would provide the structure and support to help Justin stay on track, and the flexibility to allow him to attend Belmont University as a full-time student. 

Our first attempt at a halfway house failed – the environment and strict rules did not allow Justin to pursue his college goals.  Then we found R&R Transitional Housing. 

From the very first meeting with Ryan Hunt, both we and Justin could tell that this would be the right fit.  R&R provided Justin the faith-based support, the right level of structure and discipline, strong comradery, and the encouragement and flexibility to attend Belmont and pursue his educational and musical dreams. 

Justin thrived at R&R, staying clean, regaining his pride and self esteem, excelling in school, and developing new friendships.  The owners of R&R took personal interest in Justin, as they do all of their tenants, and their strong network of sponsors and former tenants in Nashville became a rock of support for Justin as he began his life anew.  

R&R is a terrific organization and we continue to stay in touch and sponsor Ryan Hunt and Ryan Chapman in their efforts to provide a unique place for renewal and growth for recovering addicts. 

We would strongly recommend R&R to any of our friends, family or anyone else that is looking for a place for their loved one to recover.