Thursday nights are Game Night at the NRC!

Join us from 6pm-8pm for food, fellowship, fun & games! From boardgames to foosball, chess, cards, & more…. we have fun! All are welcome to join us at Game Night!

Do you need help finding or accessing resources in the community? Stop in Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6pm-8pm to talk with experienced staff who are ready to assist & support you..

• Resume Building

• Job Hunting

• Filling Out Applications

• Interview Preparation

• MassHealth

• SNAP Benefits

• Housing Information

• Advocacy

• Detox

• Substance Use Programs

  For more information contact Vuthy at Vuthy.chhum@hsd.state.ma.us or Wanda at Wanda.rolon@hsd.state.ma.us or call (413) 584-5911 ext.1244 or ext. 1419

  All Are Welcome. Come Check Us Out!

This Group Meets In-Person Every Thursday at 4:30pm

The NRC Family Support Group is an innovative approach to providing recovery support services to the families, friends, and allies of those struggling with Substance Use Disorder and addiction.

The program was designed to integrate three essential aspects of a Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) in a single, community-based program.

• Our program supports:

• A person-centered and strength-based approach

• A self-directed journey of coping and recovery

• Most importantly, the participation of family members, caregivers, significant others, friends and the community at large in supporting those coping with addiction

Our Creative Writing Group is for everyone interested in exploring expression through writing, everyone is a writer! Join us in a supportive, judgement free space where we gather together to express ourselves by putting pen to paper. We will write to a prompt for 15-20 minutes, followed by an opportunity to share writings with the group if interested. Another 15-20 minute writing session & sharing to follow the first round if time allows. We look forward to seeing you there! We believe everyone is writer!

Come take a pause from all the business of life for an hour as we explore a variety of spiritual approaches to enhancing our awareness & centering ourselves. Each session will start with a short silent mediation, to bring us to the present moment, followed by a talk, lecture, or guided meditation as well as time for discussion & thoughts, & we will close out with a short silent sit. Everyone is welcome, look forward to seeing you there!

All Recovery Meetings are peer lead and consist of introductions followed by a topic discussion. All Recovery Meetings are not affiliated with any specific recovery program, like 12 step groups, but all experiences are welcome. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you there, together we recover.

All Recovery Meetings are peer lead and consist of introductions followed by a topic discussion. All Recovery Meetings are not affiliated with any specific recovery program, like 12 step groups, but all experiences are welcome. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you there, together we recover.

The Wednesday Meeting of Marijuana Anonymous Meets At 8:30pm Weekly.

Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction. This meeting gathers every Wednesday evening at 8:30pm.

A peer lead group offering support around mental health challenges.

If interested in attending please contact Fran at (413) 320-9587 or email route9hayden@gmail.com

Food Recovery Group is open to everyone with Recovery issues involving food. Whether its an eating disorder, or disordered eating, this peer lead support group provides a place and space to explore and heal together.

Join us for food at 12:45, stay for the Community Meeting

All are welcome to join us at our community meeting. where we share on new programming, upcoming events & activities, introduce new ideas, answer questions from the community,

Join us Wednesdays at 11:30am for a slow paced stroll around Northampton. Build connection with community members, take scenic pictures, & enjoy the fresh air together! All are welcome.

Go for a walk together, stay for the Community Meeting & lunch at 1pm!

Join Jolie for Gentle Yoga Wednesdays at 10am. This 1-hour class is wonderful for beginners, or more advanced students that want to appreciate a gentle-paced group. Deepen your connection to mind, body, & spirit through movement & postures. Easily accessible poses & anxiety releasing breathing techniques are a phenomenal way to integrate balance into your life.

Are you ready? Let’s SHINE together!

All are welcome. Mats & other props provided, or bring your own.

All Recovery Meetings are peer lead and consist of introductions followed by a topic discussion. All Recovery Meetings are not affiliated with any specific recovery program, like 12 step groups, but all experiences are welcome. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you there, together we recover.

Nurturing Father’s Program

The Northampton Recovery Center is glad to announce that The Nurturing Fathers Program will be offering another 13 week course at our Center, 25 Armory St. Northampton. This program is to help support Father’s give guidance, love, and support to their children to enhance their development and growth. This program is a strength-based parenting group that helps fathers build and strengthen positive parenting attitudes and behaviors. The program has a structured curriculum intended to help them build parenting skills and strengthen their bonds with their children. There is no cost or fee to participate in the Nurturing Father’s Program, however you must do an intake prior to arrival. Please contact Demetra Balis at 413-582-7799 for the intake. There will be a free meal before each meeting and childcare is provided is needed.

Do you need help finding or accessing resources in the community? Stop in Tuesday & Thursday evenings 6pm-8pm to talk with experienced staff who are ready to assist & support you..

• Resume Building

• Job Hunting

• Filling Out Applications

• Interview Preparation

• MassHealth

• SNAP Benefits

• Housing Information

• Advocacy

• Detox

• Substance Use Programs

  For more information contact Vuthy at Vuthy.chhum@hsd.state.ma.us or Wanda at Wanda.rolon@hsd.state.ma.us or call (413) 584-5911 ext.1244 or ext. 1419

  All Are Welcome. Come Check Us Out!

All Recovery Meetings are peer lead and consist of introductions followed by a topic discussion. All Recovery Meetings are not affiliated with any specific recovery program, like 12 step groups, but all experiences are welcome. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you there, together we recover.

New Start Time 2:30pm.

Like to knit or crochet? Want to learn how? Join us for Yarn Club Tuesdays at 2pm to get creative with yarn together! All levels of experience welcomed, but no experience needed! We have supplies or bring your own, everyone’s welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

This group seeks to hold space for people who are interested in examining their relationship to the Internet & technology (I.T.), & how their I.T. use impacts their lives. This group also seeks to unite people who identify as I.T. addicts, or believe they may have a problem with their I.T. use in their lives, and to provide a space for constructive discourse surrounding recovery from unhealthy I.T. behaviors & use. All are welcome.

All Recovery Meetings are peer lead and consist of introductions followed by a topic discussion. All Recovery Meetings are not affiliated with any specific recovery program, like 12 step groups, but all experiences are welcome. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you there, together we recover.

The Paradise City Group is an open, topic discussion meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous that meets Mondays at 7pm, all are welcome. This meeting takes place at The Northampton Recovery Center, 25 Armory St Northampton MA. All attendees are required to wear a mask, thank you for your cooperation.

This group is an open forum for educational insights on addiction and Recovery. Coffee Hour with Kristen is a supportive space to learn more about addiction’s complexities and a variety of Recovery pathways. Participants engage in discussion, share resources, and deepen their understanding around the challenges and successes in overcoming addiction. Whether directly impacted by addiction and Recovery, or looking to expand understanding your knowledge around these important topics, all are welcome.

All Recovery Meetings are peer lead and consist of introductions followed by a topic discussion. All Recovery Meetings are not affiliated with any specific recovery program, like 12 step groups, but all experiences are welcome. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you there, together we recover.

Interested in seeing new, fun events & activities happen at your NRC? Want to get involved with other peers exchanging new ideas? Come down to the Events Committee & help us design fun, sober activities & events together! All Are Welcome, let us plan together!

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also can promotes healing. It is based on the idea that an unseen "life force energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

Master Practitioner Susan holds 3 one-on-one 20 minute sessions on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Mondays of each month. This offering is open to the community free of charge.

All Recovery Meetings are peer lead and consist of introductions followed by a topic discussion. All Recovery Meetings are not affiliated with any specific recovery program, like 12 step groups, but all experiences are welcome. All are welcome, we look forward to seeing you there, together we recover.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share their experience, strength, & hope with each other that they may solve their common problem & help others recover from alcoholism.

The Plain Language Big Book is a tool to help readers understand the book Alcoholics Anonymous, which was first published in 1939. This new book is designed so that the A.A. Twelve Step program of recovery from alcoholism may be easily understood by all people who have a desire to stop drinking.
The Plain Language Big Book has been written to present the original ideas and same spiritual message of the Big Book, Alcoholics Anonymous in simpler language. The Plain Language Big Book covers the core content of what is the “abridged version” (the edition without personal stories) of the original Big Book. This book is General Service Conference-approved literature.

This is an open meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous each Sunday at 8pm.

Alateen meetings provide support and coping strategies to teenagers affected by a loved one's alcohol use disorder. Sponsored by adults, the meetings encourage adolescents to share their personal stories and feelings to help others going through the same difficulties.

This meeting meets on inperson & on Zoom Sundays 5pm-6pm. For more information & Zoom login please visit: https://valleyalanon.org/meetings/

This is open women’s step meeting of Al-Anon meets in-person & on Zoom each Sunday at 5pm, all in need are welcome.

For more information visit: https://wmassalanon.org/

Join us this Saturday at 5pm for a relaxing Sound Bath Meditation facilitated by Jolie,

This guided meditation with sound bath blends calming verbal guidance with the southing vibrations of crystal bowls, chimes, & other instruments. Together they promote deep relaxation, reduce stress, & support emotional & energetic balance. Jolie is a experienced & skilled facilitator of sound bath mediations, yoga, & much more!

Suggested to arrive by 4:50pm as meditation starts at 5pm. All are welcome.