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The McShin Foundation is Virginia's leading authentic peer-to-peer Recovery Community Organization (RCO).

Our Story

The McShin Foundation

The McShin Foundation was founded in 2004 by husband and wife duo John Shinholser and Carol McDaid to fill a void they saw in the care of Richmonders seeking recovery. John left a lucrative painting business to start the foundation and Carol is a veteran lobbyist for mental health and drug policy at the federal level. Hatcher Memorial Baptist Church opened their doors to McShin, offering office space when no one else was receptive to the idea of a recovery organization. From two offices in the basement of a church, McShin has grown into the organization it is today, including a 15,000 square foot recovery center and over 100 recovery residence beds in Richmond and the surrounding areas. Both in long-term recovery themselves, John and Carol continue working daily to combat Substance Use Disorders and help people start their recovery journey.

Did you know?

The McShin Foundation currently serves, but is not limited to, three peer populations:

Re-Entry individuals from jails, prisons, or institutions, recovery resistant individuals with a history of reoccurrence of use, and individuals seeking aftercare from Richmond addiction treatment centers

Call us today to get started on your road to recovery.

(804) 249-1845

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