Our Story
Born from loss. Built on a promise.
After losing our daughter and my father to opiate dependency — and watching fellow firefighters choose suicide because of inadequate treatment for PTSD — my wife and I made a promise. The people we loved deserved better. They needed access to therapies that actually work: plant-based medicine, psychedelic-assisted treatment, and tools that could have caught the warning signs before crisis took hold. We believe if they'd had access, they would be with us today..
Promises Recovery Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to changing that reality. We combine evidence-informed alternative therapies — including cannabis and psychedelic-assisted treatment — with NAVI, an AI-powered awareness companion built by Neurovus that supports first responders between clinical touchpoints. Together, these approaches address what traditional systems have missed: the whole person, in real time, without barriers.
"They needed therapies that work and technology that listens. We built Promises Recovery so no one else has to make the choice we couldn't." — Gary Roberts, Founder
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Plant-Based Medicine
Advocacy and access to cannabis and psychedelic-assisted therapies — pathways with profound efficacy for trauma, addiction, and PTSD.
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First Responder Focus
Programs built with their culture, schedules, and stigma barriers in mind — for law enforcement, fire, and EMS.
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Barrier-Free Access
Financial, geographic, and cultural barriers should never stand between a person and the care they need.
POWERED BY NEUROVUS · NAVI TECHNOLOGY
An awareness companion that notices, not diagnoses
NAVI is a voice-first AI companion that supports first responders between clinical touchpoints. It doesn't prescribe, diagnose, or direct — it listens, surfaces patterns, and asks.
By synthesizing signals from wearables, scheduling systems, and wellness data, NAVI detects escalating patterns before they become crises — and responds with curiosity, not clinical labels.
Our Services
Therapies
Our therapy services are tailored to meet individual needs, incorporating evidence-based practices to support mental health recovery. From cognitive-behavioral therapy to mindfulness techniques, we provide a holistic approach to healing and growth.
Wellness Programs
Our wellness programs focus on nurturing the mind, body, and soul through activities like yoga, meditation, and nutritional counseling. These programs are designed to promote overall well-being and empower individuals on their recovery journey.
Advocacy Support
We actively advocate for mental health awareness and support initiatives that break down barriers to quality care. By raising awareness and promoting policy changes, we aim to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for mental health recovery.
Neurovus + NAVI Technology
AI-powered voice check-ins between clinical touchpoints. NAVI synthesizes physiological and operational data to surface patterns — supporting early intervention without clinical overreach.
IMPACT & GRANT ALIGNMENT
Measurable outcomes for a measurable mission
500+
First responders reached through direct services
3
Active NAVI pilot programs with first responder organizations
HIPAA
Compliant technology architecture — security as a foundation
IRB
Readiness pathway in development for clinical research partnerships
Promises Recovery is actively pursuing grant alignment with SAMHSA, NIMH, DOJ COPS Office, and FEMA — targeting funding streams that support first responder mental health, technology-assisted intervention, and barrier-free access to evidence-informed care.