About Us

Founded by Dr. Paul Hardy, Recovery for the City, a faith-based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, began in 1998 as an alternative program for people struggling with addictions and compulsive behaviors, and to deal with their issues in safe, small groups. The program is dedicated to providing both safe places and the various tools needed for recovery from addiction, one family at a time.

For over thirteen years Dr. Paul Hardy has championed for those who struggle with addictions and compulsive behaviors, and is considered an expert in the field of addiction recovery with his unique and specialized intervention methods that reveal how personal beliefs affect behavior.  Dr. Paul is certified in Critical Incident Stress Management and Drug and Alcohol Intervention.  Working with the Virginia Beach Police Department, Dr. Hardy serves to help people exposed to trauma. Both the Navy Brig and the Department of Corrections of Virginia have called on him for the development of treatment programs. He provides relapse prevention training for men coming out of the prison system and for the homeless.

We hold weekly meetings at the Life Center on Centerville Turnpike and Kempsville Rd. (Tuesday and Thursday nights).Thousands of people have been helped through the safe, small group atmosphere we provide. We began with two couples and in no time at all were working with over 40 people. Today we have 7programs with a combined attendance of 250 people meeting on a weekly basis. Off site counseling is also offered through Dr. Paul Hardy.  Join us at any one of our weekly meetings:

For counseling with Dr. Paul Hardy call 757-456-0093