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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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, and more.
Join us on Wednesday, June 11th at 2pm for a free, community Narcan training presented by Tapestry Health. All are welcome. Narcan (Naloxone is the medication that is used to reverse opioid overdoses and anyone can acquire it free, without prescription. Knowing about Narcan and having it available can help you potentially save another community member’s lives if you encounter someone in an opioid overdose.
What to expect:
Learn about what Narcan (Naloxone) is & what its used for & when to use it..
Learn how to recognize the signs of a possible opioid overdose & how to use Narcan to save lives.
Learn about the stigma associated with addiction, Narcan, carrying Narcan, & Recovery.
Get free Narcan to take with you!
Like to watch funny movies with other people in a Recovery supportive environment? So do we!
Join us this Wednesday as we watch the community pick “Meet The Fockers” here at the NRC. Refreshments to be served.
Our regular Family Movie Night is each 4th Saturday of the month. All are welcome. June’s community pick is “The Forbidden Kingdom” a fun, martial arts fantasy staring Jet Li & Jackie Chan. This will show on Saturday, June 28th at 5pm!
If interested in attending please contact Fran at (413) 320-9587 or email route9hayden@gmail.com
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.
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.
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!
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
Join us Thursdays from 6pm-8:30pm for a sober night of fun & games. All are welcome.
Chess & Checkers
Cribbage & Cards
Ping Pong & Foosball
Board Games & More!
Refreshments to be served.
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.
Everyone is an artist! Tap into your creative side through a variety of mediums from acrylics & watercolors to colored pencils, collaging & more! All are welcome to join us in a supportive & encouraging environment as we create together. We look forward to seeing you there!
The NRC is excited to announce a collaboration with the UMASS MFA/Radius project to bring a new offering to our Center. The new weekly LGBTQ+ Creative Writing Group starts this Friday, March 21st 2:30pm-3:30pm and is a safe space for those who identify as LGBTQ+ to express themselves through the creative art of writing in a supportive group setting.
Follow link to learn more about UMASS’s MFA/Radius Project: https://websites.umass.edu/radiusmfa/about-radius/
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. This is a closed meeting, please call ahead to (413) 376-5950 if interested in attending.
This is an open meeting of Al-Anon that meets both in-person & on zoom from 9:30am-11am
To Join 9:30am Al-Anon:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87027433360?pwd=SFlrQUFRWk5va0RrWit2YUdzN3BGdz09
Meeting ID: 870 2743 3360 Passcode: 123456
Recovery Dharma is inspired by Buddhist principles as an approach to Recovery & freedom from the suffering addiction causes. Meetings consist of a guided meditation & reading discussion, all are welcome.
Join 12pm Recovery Dharma Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/870753875
Call in option: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID# 870753875
A peer lead, supportive Recovery meeting for those who identify as LGBTQ+
All Recovery Meetings are not affiliated with any specific recovery program, like 12 step groups, but all experiences are welcome.
Bingo is HERE!
Every 2nd Saturday of the month is now Bingo Night! Join us for this fun, family friendly night of Bingo with prizes & refreshments. Bingo Night runs from 4pm-7pm. All are welcome!
This is open women’s step meeting of Al-Anon meets in-person & on Zoom each Sunday at 5pm, all in need are welcome.
Zoom link to join 5pm meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83655704658?pwd=OE1kTXRnV3hvbWRpblFtMHBrd1MzUT09
Meeting ID # 836 5570 4658 Password: 123456
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/
Lovely Buds is an open meeting of Marijuana Anonymous that gathers every Sunday at 6:30pm,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Singers, poets, comedians, musicians.. the stage is yours! Join us on Saturday December 17th from 6pm-8pm for music, comedy, spoken word & more! This event is put on by members & open to all in the community. We look forward to seeing you there! Early sign-up starts at 5:30pm, light refreshments served.
Join us Saturday, June 28tht at 5pm for our monthly Family Movie Night. This month’s community pick is “The Forbidden Kingdom”. Movie starts at 5pm, light refreshments served. All are welcome to this sober, family friendly event!
“The Forbidden Kingdom”: A discovery made by a kung fu obsessed American teen sends him on an adventure to ancient China, where he joins up with a band of martial arts warriors in order to free the imprisoned Monkey King.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Lovely Buds is an open meeting of Marijuana Anonymous that gathers every Sunday at 6:30pm,
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 is open women’s step meeting of Al-Anon meets in-person & on Zoom each Sunday at 5pm, all in need are welcome.
Zoom link to join 5pm meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83655704658?pwd=OE1kTXRnV3hvbWRpblFtMHBrd1MzUT09
Meeting ID # 836 5570 4658 Password: 123456
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/
A peer lead, supportive Recovery meeting for those who identify as LGBTQ+
Although the NRC is closed today the LGBTQ+ All Recovery Meeting is still happening!
All Recovery Meetings are not affiliated with any specific recovery program, like 12 step groups, but all experiences are welcome.
Recovery Dharma is peer lead group inspired by Buddhist principles as an approach to Recovery from the suffering addiction causes. This group meets every Saturday at 12pm on Zoom, meetings consist of a guided meditation & reading discussion, all are welcome.
Join 12pm Recovery Dharma Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/870753875
Call in option: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID# 870753875
This is an open meeting of Al-Anon that meets both in-person & on zoom from 9:30am-11am
To Join 9:30am Al-Anon:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87027433360?pwd=SFlrQUFRWk5va0RrWit2YUdzN3BGdz09
Meeting ID: 870 2743 3360 Passcode: 123456
Sex Addicts Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so they may overcome their sexual addiction and help others recover from sexual addiction or dependency. This is a closed meeting, please call ahead to (413) 376-5950 if interested in attending.
The NRC is excited to announce a collaboration with the UMASS MFA/Radius project to bring a new offering to our Center. The new weekly LGBTQ+ Creative Writing Group starts this Friday, March 21st 2:30pm-3:30pm and is a safe space for those who identify as LGBTQ+ to express themselves through the creative art of writing in a supportive group setting.
Follow link to learn more about UMASS’s MFA/Radius Project: https://websites.umass.edu/radiusmfa/about-radius/
Everyone is an artist! Tap into your creative side through a variety of mediums from acrylics & watercolors to colored pencils, collaging & more! All are welcome to join us in a supportive & encouraging environment as we create together. We look forward to seeing you there!
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!
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.
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.
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!
The NRC will be closed on Saturday, May 24th. Although closed for regular hours, these groups & meetings will still take place:
9:30am Al-Anon Meeting (Hybrid): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87027433360?pwd=SFlrQUFRWk5va0RrWit2YUdzN3BGdz09 Meeting ID: 870 2743 3360 Passcode: 123456
12pm Recovery Dharma (Zoom Only): https://zoom.us/j/870753875 Meeting ID# 870753875
1:30pm LGBTQ+ All Recovery Meeting
NRC Movie Night will be next Saturday, May 31st 5pm “Meet The Fockers”
The NRC will be closed today Monday, April 21st.
The 7pm Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting will still take place.
The NRC will be closed this Saturday, April 19th.
The 9:30am Al-Anon Meeting will still take place both in-person & on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87027433360?pwd=SFlrQUFRWk5va0RrWit2YUdzN3BGdz09
Meeting ID: 870 2743 3360 Passcode: 123456
The 12pm Recovery Dharma Meeting will still take place on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/870753875
Call in option: (929) 205-6099 Meeting ID# 870753875
The 1:30pm LGBTQ+ All Recovery Meeting will still take place.
No 6pm Open Mic
Our DBT Skills Group IS ON HOLD for the time being, apologies for any confusion. Stay tuned to our website calendar and social media for any updates.
DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on using mindfulness, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, & distress tolerance skills to decrease problem behaviors & support building a quality of life.
This support group is peer lead & non-clinical, meeting Fridays at 11am. Worksheets & materials will be provided.
Our Food Recovery Group is temporarily on hold. Stay tuned to our website, Face Book, & Instagram accounts for more update.
Food Recovery Group is a peer-lead educational & discussion based program addressing the topic of food addiction & disordered eating. All are welcome to attend.
The NRC will be closing early today at 4pm. All regularly scheduled programing will still take place, including the 6:30pm meeting of Sex Addicts Anonymous will still take place. The 6:30pm is a closed meeting, call ahead to 413-376-5950 if interested in attending.
The NRC will be closing at 4pm today, tonight’s 8:30pm meeting of Marijuana Anonymous will still take place.
Join Hampshire HOPE, Northampton Recovery Center, DART, and Northampton Department of Health & Human Services for a FREE regional screening of Recovery City, a documentary that follows four women’s journeys of recovery set in Worcester, MA, followed by a panel Q&A featuring the filmmaker and three of the film participants.
This is a FREE event open to all community members on Thursday, March 27 with doors opening at 6 PM and film beginning at 6:30 PM at the Academy of Music 274 Main Street, Northampton, MA. Attendees are encouraged to reserve their spot using the Eventbrite page here: http://tinyurl.com/RCfilm2025. Resource tables highlighting harm reduction, recovery, and treatment services will be available before and after the film for attendees to learn about and access resources.
Questions? Email hampshirehope@northamptonma.gov
The NRC will be closing at 6pm tonight to attend a film screening and panel for “Recovery City” at the Academy of Music. There will be no Game Night this evening, please join us next week.
All are welcome to attend the free screening of “Recovery City” followed by a Q&A panel. Join Hampshire HOPE, Northampton Recovery Center, DART, and Northampton Department of Health & Human Services for a FREE regional screening of Recovery City, a documentary that follows four women’s journeys of recovery set in Worcester, MA, followed by a panel Q&A featuring the filmmaker and three of the film participants.
This is a FREE event open to all community members on Thursday, March 27 with doors opening at 6 PM and film beginning at 6:30 PM at the Academy of Music 274 Main Street, Northampton, MA. Attendees are encouraged to reserve their spot using the Eventbrite page here: http://tinyurl.com/RCfilm2025. Resource tables highlighting harm reduction, recovery, and treatment services will be available before and after the film for attendees to learn about and access resources.
Questions? Email hampshirehope@northamptonma.gov
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.
The NRC will be closing early today at 4pm, the 7pm meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous will still be taking place.
