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.

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 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.

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!

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!

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. 1233 or ext. 1404.

  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!

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.

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.

New Debtors Anonymous Open Meeting starting on Friday, January 2nd 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.

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/

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

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.

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.

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

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/

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.

The NRC is closed Monday, February 16th.

The 7pm AA Meeting will still take place.

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.

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!

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. 1233 or ext. 1404.

  All Are Welcome. Come Check Us Out!

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.

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.