Peer Recovery Services
What is Recovery Services?
Recovery Services is a program that helps people who are dealing with substance use or mental health issues. We want to give them chances to recover, find work, and get support from others. We help the Middle Peninsula Northern Neck Behavioral Health area with planning and leading recovery programs.
What is Peer Support?
Peer Recovery Specialists (PRS) are people who have been through substance use or mental health challenges themselves. They help others by sharing their own experiences and connecting them to helpful resources. They offer support and hope during the recovery journey.
What Services are Offered?
- Certified Peer Recovery Support
- Training for Peer Recovery Specialists
- Forensic Peer Support—Helping people re-enter society
- Help with finding jobs
- Access to computers, Wi-Fi, and training
- Support for the recovery community
- Holistic recovery methods like Yoga, Mindfulness, and more
- Recovery programs and educational materials
- Support meetings like AA, NA, and others
- Activities and events for the recovery community
- Help with overdose and crisis response
- Harm reduction
- Connections to addiction treatment facilities
Recovery Connections
Recovery Services programs help people connect with others who understand their struggles. They can meet people with similar experiences and build supportive relationships. It’s a chance to socialize and join in on activities.
Recovery Support Centers
We have two Recovery Support Centers, one in Gloucester and one in Warsaw. These centers are run by recovery professionals and volunteers who have lived experience. You can come in, relax, enjoy a coffee, and use free Wi-Fi. Join us for activities, classes, and support from others in recovery.