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.

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.

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

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

Debtors Anonymous Open Meeting Fridays 8pm.

Is your life unmanageable because of debt? Are you sick of bouncing checks, paying late fees, and having creditors knocking at your door? Debtors Anonymous offers hope for people whose use of unsecured debt causes problems and suffering in their lives and the lives of others.

Debtors Anonymous is a 12 Step fellowship for anyone struggling with money issues, everyone is welcome.

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.

A collaboration with the UMASS MFA/Radius project to bring a new offering to our Center. The weekly Creative Writing Group is a safe & supportive space to express oneself through the creative art of writing in a supportive group setting. Whether you love to write, or haven’t written before, this group is open to all.

Art Lessons: Now every Friday 3pm-4pm

This weekly class introduces basic art skills through a variety of mediums & techniques.

• Painting

• Drawing & Sketching

• Collage

• And More!

Let’s get creative together!

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!

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.

Singers, poets, comedians, musicians.. the stage is yours! Join us on the 3rd Saturday of every month 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 on Wednesday, May 13th from 3pm-4pm as Northampton based non-profit, Vibesofchange.org will be performing a transformative sound-bath experience.

Step into a space of deep relaxation and inner connection. Let the soothing harmonies of crystal singing bowls calm your mind, the gentle rhythm of rattles restore your energy, and the grounding resonance of the bass drum help you release what no longer serves you

What to expect:

• A meditative, sitting or lying-down experience where sound is used to support deep relaxation.

• All are welcome!

• Like all events & offerings at the NRC, this event is free!

Join us for this fun, family friendly night of Bingo with prizes & refreshments. Bingo Night runs from 5pm-7pm. All are welcome!

Voices of Recovery: Introducing a new creative writing group at the NRC:

Voices of Recovery meets every 2nd Saturday of each month from 11:30am-12:30pm.

This is a supportive, judgement free space to explore creative writing through prompts.

• Share your truth

• Be heard

• Get positive feedback

• Snacks served

All levels of experience are welcome; whether you write regularly, have never given it a try, or anywhere in-between… everyone’s a writer!

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.

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

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/

The NRC will be closed for Patriot’s Day both Monday 4/20 & Tuesday 4/21.

The 7pm Monday AA Meeting will still take place.

Tuesday 6pm-8pm Nurturing Fathers & Community Resource Assistance will still take place.

The NRC will be closed for Patriot’s Day both Monday 4/20 & Tuesday 4/21.

The 7pm Monday AA Meeting will still take place.

Tuesday 6pm-8pm Nurturing Fathers & Community Resource Assistance will still take place.

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.

The NRC monthly Movie Night is here. In continuing on our celebration of Black History Month February’s community pic is “Emancipation” featuring Will Smith. This film is rated R.

"Emancipation" tells the triumphant story of Peter (Will Smith), a man who escapes from slavery, relying on his wits, unwavering faith and deep love for his family to evade cold-blooded hunters and the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana on his quest for freedom. The film is inspired by the 1863 photos of "Whipped Peter," taken during a Union Army medical examination, that first appeared in Harper's Weekly. One image, known as "The Scourged Back," which shows Peter’s bare back mutilated by a whipping delivered by his enslavers, ultimately contributed to growing public opposition to slavery.

Join us this Wednesday afternoon as living history performer, and our good friend, Jada brings the courageous & trailblazing life of Ida B. Wells to life through a riveting performance.

Learn about the fearless journalist who led a one-woman crusade against lynching & other forms of oppression through investigative journalism & relentless activism.

This performance will be preceded by a homecooked lunch cooked with love by our good friend David.

The NRC will be CLOSED for Monday, February 23rd due to the incoming storm.

The 5pm trip to Greenfield Garden Cinemas to view the documentary “Shuffle” may also be cancelled, we will watch the road conditions & update tomorrow afternoon.

The 7pm AA Meeting will still take place.

The NRC will be showing a series of films selected by the community on Wednesday afternoons at 2:30pm honoring Black History during the month of February. All are welcome.

2/4 "The Long Walk Home": Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King.

2/11 "I Am Not Your Negro": Narrated by actor Samuel L. Jackson, the film explores the history of racism in the United States through Baldwin's recollections of civil rights movement leaders such as Medgar Evers, Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr., as well as his personal observations of American history.

2/18" Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975": With contemporary audio interviews from leading African American artists, activists, musicians and scholars, The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 looks at the people, society, culture, and style that fueled an era of convulsive change.

The NRC is closed Monday, February 16th.

The 7pm AA Meeting will still take place.

Jolie is back Saturday, February 7th for another Sound Bath Meditation!

This sound bath meditation 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!

All Are Welcome!

Reiki will be ending after January.

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.

The NRC will be closed today Monday 1/19

The 7pm A.A. Meeting will still take place.

The NRC will be open this Saturday 1/17! Open Mic Night is still CANCELLED.

We will be closed on Monday 1/19 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the 7pm AA Meeting will still take place.