# Vocational Recovery Residences TROSA Builds Engaged and Sober Citizens in North Carolina By Rebecca Byers | Published 2012-09-04 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trosa References: [trosainc.org](http://www.trosainc.org) & [trosainc.org](http://www.trosainc.org/index.php/trosa-businesses) TROSA (Triangle Residential Options For Substance Abusers Inc.) is a [residential treatment program](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mora-care) in Durham, North Carolina that has been functioning on a social entrepreneurial model for almost ten years. TROSA endeavors to build engaged, active and sober citizens ready to contribute to the workforce and does not charge individuals receiving treatment. TROSA's dedication to positive social change is embodied in its one condition upon accepting [substance abusers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fidelis-care): the individual must have a strong desire to cultivate change in their life. Founded in 1994, TROSA is the largest state-licensed residential therapeutic community in North Carolina. In its near-decade of operation, TROSA and its team has contributed hundreds of engaged citizens armed with experience from any of TROSA's businesses: Moving and Storage, Lawn Care, Furniture and Frame, Grocery and Tree Lots. **Contact Information** TROSA [website](http://www.trosainc.org) TROSA on [Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/pages/TROSA-Triangle-Residential-Options-for-Substance-Abusers/151215557017) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vocational Recovery Residences:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing residential treatment programs that focus on building engaged and sober citizens ready to contribute to the workforce without charging for treatment. - **Social Entrepreneurship:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establishing social entrepreneurial models to address substance abuse and promote positive social change while providing treatment. - **Therapeutic Communities:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating state-licensed residential therapeutic communities that offer a range of businesses and vocational training programs to equip individuals with skills for reintegration into society. ### Where This Applies - **Addiction Treatment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implementing innovative approaches in the addiction treatment industry to focus on vocational recovery and long-term reintegration into the workforce. - **Social Services:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating social entrepreneurial models within the social services sector to address substance abuse and promote community engagement and empowerment. - **Workforce Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with vocational training programs and employers to create opportunities for individuals in recovery to gain work experience and develop skills for sustainable employment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Teen-Focused Mental Health Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/living-room-at-princeton.md) - [Mental Illness-Focused Clubhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-houses.md) - [Patient-Aiding Concept Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karmy-pilot-homes.md) - [Affordable Tiny Home Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oshawa-micro-housing-pilot.md) - [Empowering Home Improvement Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resurfacing-solutions.md) - [Addiction-Specific On-Site Pharmacies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onsite-pharmacy.md) - [Charitable Recreational Cannabis Dispensaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recreational-cannabis-dispensary.md) - [Mental Health-Focused Wellness Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solace-new-york.md) - [Resilience-Fostering Virtual Therapy Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virtual-therapy-services.md)