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Written by Christa Motley

Starfish Recovery owners leave multi-year trail of denial, deflection and threats

Last winter, Melissa saw a notification on her daughter Elizabeth’s email account: a $50 payment from Starfish Recovery. When asked about her involvement with Starfish, Elizabeth divulged that Frank Bellanger — owner and CEO of the Richmond recovery housing company — had been paying her for “content.” At the time, Elizabeth was in and out […]

Written by Christa Motley

He loved the women’s house ‘for all the wrong reasons’: Former female residents describe Starfish Recovery & Wellness under Frank Bellanger’s control

Former female residents of Starfish Recovery & Wellness allege sexual misconduct by CEO Frank Bellanger.

Written by Christa Motley

Degraded, silenced, exiled: The quiet casualties of Starfish Recovery & Wellness

People battling addiction say they were degraded, discarded and sworn to silence in this VARR-certified recovery organization. The CEO’s own words support their claims.

Written by Christa Motley

Starfish Recovery, River City and Medicaid: How sober home residents become outpatient hostages

Richmond’s Starfish Recovery & Wellness allegedly steers sober home residents to River City Comprehensive Counseling for Medicaid kickbacks