What is The RECOVER Project?
The RECOVER Project is a community-driven program that aims to enhance the lives of people in recovery from substance abuse and alcoholism, family members and concerned others. We provide peer-to-peer services, based on the guiding principal that competence and wisdom reside in those with lived experience. We aim to create and nurture a recovery-informed community that understands the strengths and value of its citizens.

What are peer-to-peer services?
They are services designed and run by peers in recovery to support others to initiate and sustain recovery by providing social supports.

What is a “peer”?
A peer is an individual who shares the experience of addiction and recovery either directly or as a family member or concerned other.

What are social supports?
Social supports are activities that move people along the stages of recovery by providing companionship, emotional support, information and referral, and opportunities for skill development

Our Mission Statement:
The RECOVER Project is a community open to all concerned with alcohol and drug addiction. We exist to foster recovery and empower individuals, families and the community of Franklin County and Athol.

RECOVER Project Supports and Services
RECOVER Project peer support services were developed through a participatory process including people in recovery, family members, concerned others and other community members. All supports and services are run by volunteers in recovery and through Community Initiative Grants.

• Recovering Families Network
• Childcare network
• Support group for recovering parents
• Family recreational activities
• Support group for parents of children who abuse alcohol and/or drugs
• Community and Professional
• Education and Information
• Project newsletter
• Resource library
• Website
• Traveling informational display
• Leadership training for volunteers and Community members
• Recovery month celebration
• Wellness for the Mind, Body & Spirit
• ATRIUM Groups (Addictions and Trauma Recovery Integration Model)
• Chi Kung and yoga classes
• Meditation practice/discussion groups
• Sustaining Recovery Program
• Peer mentoring program
• Relapse prevention groups
• HIV/HepC support groups

How Can I Get Involved?
Call our main number or stop by and talk to one of our coordinators or volunteers. Our space is located conveniently on bus routes in downtown Greenfield.

Participate in a RECOVER Project Activity.
Join a support group, take a meditation class, read our newsletter, sign up for an ATRIUM group, come to a social event.
Check out this year's Recovery Jam event photos!

Volunteer!
We have a variety of positions available such as: support group facilitator, peer mentor, newsletter contributor, social event coordinator, and more. Free training is available in group facilitation, writing and peer mentoring.

Ask about our Community Initiative Grant program.

Let’s walk together...
Recovering &
Empowering
Communities through
Outreach &
Vision to
Encourage
Resilience

Healing happens in connection

55 Federal Street, Suite 125
Greenfield, MA 01301
Phone: 413-774-5489
Fax: 413-774-6039

A project of The Consortium, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).