Jim Rouches

Programming Director

Jim has victory over decades of addictions, and has been sober since 2004. He is well known in the recovery community for his innovative way of helping others break the bondage of addiction. Jim was previously the program director for a 122-bed residential treatment facility. He has held a seat on the Sarasota County Criminal Justice Commission since 2014 and has been appointed to the Criminal Justice, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Planning Council. Jim is also an ordained pastor. He currently teaches classes at the recovery pod in the Sarasota County Jail.