About The Wing Repair Company

The Wing Repair Company wasn't born in a boardroom; it was born in the heart of a heartbreaking choice.

Our founder, a queer Black male who navigated the complexities of foster care, homelessness, and the harrowing reality of sex trafficking, found himself at a crossroads in his recovery. To save his life and secure his sobriety, he was forced to make an impossible decision: he had to rehome his two beloved cats, Big Red and Banana. They were his anchors, his source of unconditional love, and his reason for waking up—yet the system demanded he leave them behind to get help.

He chose life, but the cost of that sacrifice stayed with him. He realized that the current treatment landscape was missing a vital piece of the puzzle: the understanding that true healing shouldn't require you to break your heart.

Reframing that pain into a purpose, he founded The Wing Repair Company in Austin, Texas. We are a 90-day residential treatment facility built on the belief that the human-animal bond isn't just a comfort—it is a lifeline.

We provide a sanctuary for those struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our mission is to bridge the gap between access to care and the preservation of the support systems that keep us whole. At The Wing Repair Company, we believe in Healing without Sacrifice.

We are the only facility of our kind to integrate a comprehensive, on-site animal-assisted therapy program where your pets don't just "visit"—they undergo their own intake and stay with you. With on-site veterinary care and certified trainers, we ensure that both you and your companion heal together.

We aren't just clinicians; we are peers. Led by experts who have walked the path of homelessness, justice involvement, and recovery, our program is designed with the raw, honest understanding of what it takes to reassemble a life.

Recovery fails in isolation. We foster a "home" environment rather than an institutional one. Through 24/7 peer support, trauma-informed therapy, and a 90-day phased approach, we help you build a life worth living—one that lasts long after you leave our doors.

Rooted in advocacy, we work tirelessly to reduce the gap in services for the unhoused and vulnerable populations and their pets. Through our founders deep involvement in state-wide pilot programs and research initiatives, we have ensured our care is as scientifically sound as it is compassionate.

Whether you are a fellow seeker, a "Wing" in need of repair, or someone who has felt like the existing solutions just weren't quite right—you have found your community.

Welcome to a new standard of care. Welcome home.

The Wing Repair Company is a non-profit organization dedicated to revolutionizing the recovery experience in Austin and beyond.