(BALTIMORE – April 23, 2025) — As BMORENews.com continues its 15th Anniversary celebration of the Joe Manns Black Wall Street Awards, this Sunday’s Black Wall Street BENEDETTO 2.0 will shine a light on leaders whose work is not only impactful — but life-saving.
Among them is Vennieth McCormick, CEO of New Life Recovery Center and host of The New Life Recovery TV Show — a man whose mission is rooted in one powerful idea: a new beginning in recovery.
A graduate of Baltimore Polytechnic Institute and a U.S. Army veteran, McCormick has dedicated his life to helping individuals overcome substance abuse, mental health challenges, and homelessness — guiding them toward stability, dignity, and purpose.
At the core of New Life Recovery Center is a simple but profound belief:
“Our success depends on how we assist others with managing life’s situations.”
That philosophy is reflected in a comprehensive continuum of care designed to meet people where they are — not where systems expect them to be.
Services include:
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
- Outpatient Programs (OP)
- Residential Services (Levels 3.1 and 3.3)
- Withdrawal Management
- Transitional Housing
- Relapse Prevention
- Ancillary and crisis support services
- Treatment on demand
The organization offers multiple levels of care — from outpatient support to full residential treatment — ensuring that individuals receive the right level of intervention at the right time.
What sets New Life Recovery apart is not just its services, but its accessibility and results.
The program is dually accredited and maintains a 72% retention rate in Baltimore City — a strong indicator of both trust and effectiveness. With a 24-hour intake line, including weekends and holidays, help is always within reach.
And the need is real.
Across the country — and especially in Baltimore — substance abuse and mental health challenges continue to impact thousands of individuals and families. Many face these battles in silence.
McCormick has built a system designed to break that silence.
Through dual diagnosis and evaluation, New Life Recovery connects substance use disorders with underlying mental health conditions — addressing the full scope of what individuals are facing. Using cognitive behavioral methods, motivational enhancement therapy, and structured support systems, the program equips clients with the tools needed to maintain a sober and productive life.
But beyond the clinical model is something deeper: compassion.
What began as a personal mission has grown into a multi-site operation serving men and women across Baltimore — including expanded housing and centralized services that allow individuals to receive care, counseling, meals, and stability under one roof.
This holistic approach reflects a broader understanding: recovery is not just about treatment — it’s about environment, relationships, and consistency.
At New Life Recovery, the message is clear:
You are not alone.
There is hope.
And there is no one-size-fits-all path to recovery.
McCormick and his team operate with a set of values that guide everything they do — authenticity, openness, honesty, responsibility, and unwavering support.
“We always go the extra mile and never give up,” is not just a statement — it’s a standard.
On Sunday at Black Wall Street BENEDETTO 2.0, Vennieth McCormick will be honored for his commitment to restoring lives and strengthening the community through recovery.
Because in the end, Black Wall Street is not just about economic empowerment.
It’s about restoring lives.
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