Help Yourself Recovery Project was established by John Bowen lll in November 2020
as a non-profit 501 © 3 at 9432 East Idaho Ave. Mesa, AZ. 85209 , 844 Sherman Rd. Saginaw, MI. 48604, and 411 Neston Drive Winston Salem, NC. 27105

Business Description:

Help Yourself Recovery Project was founded in 2020 by John Bowen, whose family has a proud legacy of military service. John’s father served in Vietnam, and his grandfather bravely fought in World War II. In addition, five members of his immediate family have chosen careers in military service. Inspired by their sacrifice and dedication, John established the organization to honor their service by supporting veterans and military families facing challenges such as homelessness, hunger, substance abuse, mental health struggles, and the lasting impacts of PTSD.

Through Help Yourself Recovery Project, John and his team are committed to ensuring that the men and women who have worn the uniform—and their families—receive the resources, respect, and care they deserve as they work to rebuild their lives.

He started by graduating from Copa Health Peer Support Program in June 2020. He then went on to graduate from Rio Salado College with a certification for chemical dependency/substance abuse counseling in November 2020. Mr. Bowen also received his Forensic Peer Support Specialist certification from Hope Lives (Feb. 2021) He also has received 16 certifications in the field including CPR and Assist.  Behavioral Health Technician (Beacon College 2023) Mr. Bowen has 2 Bachelors degrees from the University of Wisconsin. (1988)

Management Team
Director/Coordinator -John Bowen lll CSAC, FPSS, BHT
Manager- Beatrice Cook CSUN, BHT
Treasurer/Secretary- Eva Bowen