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.
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 2:30pm 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!
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.
Wire Wrap Jewelry Making is a new peer-lead workshop where participants will be guided through a variety of wire wrapping techniques to make their own pieces of jewelry.
What to expect:
Wire, tools, & stones provided - participants may also bring their own stones/centerpieces
Guided instruction through a variety of techniques
Bring home what you create!
Space is limited, so signup now!
Community Meetings are at the heart of our Peer Recovery Support Center. Join us as we gather in community to share updates on new things at the Center & in the community, listen to peers present new ideas for groups, events, & more, as well as hold discussion about Center related events & happenings. We do all this over lunch together! We aren’t us without you!
… & if you would like to cook a meal or side dish for our Community Meeting and share your favorite recipes, we would love to connect you with our Volunteer Coordinator!
Calling all community members! The NRC turns 10 this October, and we are going to celebrate this milestone with a Fundraising Gala on Friday, November 13th!
It’s now planning time, we are asking all community members & interested folks to join us Wednesday afternoons at 2:30pm for special sessions focused on creating this event & bringing it to life! Have lunch at our 1pm Community Meeting & stay to contribute your ideas to the planning. Community participation is a vital part of the NRC & this is a very special event, it’s also another great way to get involved here at the Center.
We also hold our standing Activities & Events Planning Monday mornings at 11am & this group will be focused on planning the anniversary as well!
Drop in to which ever one suits your schedule, or both!
We are not us without you!
The Wednesday Meeting of Marijuana Anonymous Meets At 8pm 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.
This meeting is hybrid, participation can be in-person at the NRC or on Zoom each Thursday 11:30am.
A.R.E.A.S. (Addiction Recovery Education Access Services) is a weekly, curriculum based meeting that is peer facilitated with recovery-based topics chosen by participants. All are welcome.
Recovery-based curriculum in a group discussion format
Peer-to-peer facilitated
Strengthen recovery coping & relapse prevention skills
Information, resources, & decision-making support
Opportunities to learn more about M.O.A.R. & get involved (Massachusetes Organization for Addiction Recovery)
Zoom link for Thursday 11:30am AREAS meeting: https://baystatecs-org.zoom.us/j/85139985205?pwd=kBiKg4PBbDAE8O8c1wJ1pETpbD6ywO.1&jst=1
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
SMART Recovery stands for Self Management And Recovery Training. SMART uses a self-directed approach to behavioral change. Trained volunteer facilitators lead support group discussions.
SMART Recovery’s 4 Point Program:
Build and maintain motivation
Cope with urges and cravings
Manage thoughts, feelings and behaviors
Live a balanced life
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.
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 NRC needs you! Help us plan our 10th Anniversary in November today!
Groups, activities, & events at the NRC are designed & planned by our community of peers, & we want your experience & ideas! Join us Monday mornings to help plan out new community ideas.
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.
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!
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.
Become a Member at the NRC!
While becoming a member is not mandatory for participation at the NRC, it is a way to become more involved & give back to the peer community.
The NRC will be closed on Monday, October 12th in observance of Indigenous People’s Day.
The 7pm Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous will still take place.
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 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!
Voices of Recovery Writing Group schedule for 2026
Group meets Saturday, September 12th
Group meets Saturday, October 10th
Group off for November
Group meets Saturday, December 12th
2027 schedule coming soon….
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.
New Writing Workshop starting next week!
As part of our collaboration with the UMASS MFA Department, & their Radius project, experienced student writers will return to lead this workshop. In this group participants are encouraged to write their ‘origin story’, their recovery story & it’s connection with the NRC. Participants are also welcome to write on other topics/styles of their choosing as well, and to work on drawings/illustrations. The intended outcome of this project is to have a collection of works that can be published in house & shared with the community. The UMASS students offer their experience with the writing process to help interested participants to build their piece, as well as offer support. Everyone’s a writer & we encourage you to put your personal experience to paper!
What to expect:
Weekly workshop sessions featuring support from experienced student writers
A supportive environment to get your stories on to paper
Opportunity to have your work published in a collection
Opportunity to read your piece to the community (in spring at a venue to be determined)
See how the value of our lived experience can benefit others on their recovery journey through written word
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 Wednesday Meeting of Marijuana Anonymous Meets At 8pm 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.
Art Lessons on Mondays has ended, join us on Fridays 2pm-4pm for open art time!
Our Friday Creative Writing Group is currently on break for the summer. Stay tuned for updates on its return in late August-early September.
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.
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!
We are taking our annual trip to Boston for MOAR’s National Recovery Month Celebration Day and will be closed all day. There is still space left on our chartered bus for community members who haven’t signed up yet, come on down and claim a seat! We leave at 7:30am and return about 4:30pm, lunch is provided.
Join us on Wednesday, September 23rd 4pm-5pm as Alex & Tilly from Vibes Of Change, a local non-profit. return to put on 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!
There will no longer be Community Resource Assistance on Thursday evenings, it will continue to be held Tuesday evenings 6pm-8pm at the NRC.
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!
The NRC will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day.
The 7pm Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous will still take place.
The NRC will be closing at 5pm today, there will be no Game Night.
The NRC is closing early today to attend the Northampton Overdose Awareness Candlelight Vigil which will be held on the lawn at Forbes Library 20 West St Northampton from 6pm-8pm.
Join us as we gather together in community to honor & remember those we have lost to overdose & addiction. There will be speakers, community organizations tabling with information & resources, as well as ribbons & candles available. Those attending are invited to bring names of loved ones &/or photos to honor them as well as blankets/chairs for seating.
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 2:30pm 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!
NRC Second Annual Prom Night Saturday, August 22nd 5pm
NRC Prom Night is almost here! You are invited to our annual soiree on Saturday, August 22nd 5pm-8pm. By community choice this year's theme is Mad Hatter Tea Party. Come in formal attire, in Mad Hatter inspired attire, or however you want... just don't miss this fun evening of music, dancing, and refreshments. There will be a photo booth & other activities.. all are welcome!
Join us Wednesday, August 19th at 2:30pm as MOAR (Massachusetts Organization for Addiction Recovery) presents a Recovery Messaging training.
Recovery Messaging training helps participants use person-centered, recovery-orientated language to reduce stigma and communicate hope, respect, and the reality of recovery.
Learn how to effectively share on your experience with Recovery, to tell your Recovery story. All are welcome.
Join us during our community meeting as a representative from MassHealth presents on the My Ombudsman program.
Are you a MassHealth Member?
Do you need assistance getting a covered service or benefit from MassHealth?
Come learn how My Ombudsman can help you!
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/
Join us on Tuesday, July 7th 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!
The NRC will be closed both Friday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 4th.
The meetings listed below will still be taking place:
Friday:
6:30pm Sex Addicts Anonymous Meeting (In-person)
8pm Debtors Anonymous Meeting (In-person)
Saturday:
9:30am Al-Anon Meeting (Hybrid)
12pm Recovery Dharma Meeting (Zoom only)
1:30pm LGBTQ+ All Recovery Meeting (In-person)
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.
The NRC will be closed both Friday, July 3rd & Saturday, July 4th.
The meetings listed below will still be taking place:
Friday:
6:30pm Sex Addicts Anonymous Meeting (In-person)
8pm Debtors Anonymous Meeting (In-person)
Saturday:
9:30am Al-Anon Meeting (Hybrid)
12pm Recovery Dharma Meeting (Zoom only)
1:30pm LGBTQ+ All Recovery Meeting (In-person)
The NRC will be closed this Friday in honor of Juneteenth. Both the 6:30pm S.A.A. Meeting & 8pm Debtors Anonymous Meeting will still take place.
Juneteenth: In 1863, during the American Civil War, Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared more than three million enslaved people living in the Confederate states to be free. (Chattel slavery remained legal in border states loyal to the Union—such as Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri, and West Virginia—and was not officially abolished in the United States until the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment.) More than two years passed, however, before enslaved African Americans living in Texas (some 250,000) were freed. It was not until Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, and were able to enforce the edict that the state’s residents finally experienced freedom. For some—enslavers and the enslaved alike—it was through Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger’s General Order No. 3 that they first learned that slavery had been abolished in the Confederate states.
The order read, in part: “The people of Texas are informed that in accordance with a Proclamation from the Executive of the United States, ‘all slaves are free’.”
Reactions to freedom from the formerly enslaved ranged from silent disbelief and shock to celebrations filled with prayer, feasting, song, and dance. Those celebrations formed the basis of an annual holiday that would come to have many names, including Emancipation Day, Jubilee Day, and Juneteenth.
Spirit In Recovery will be on hold for the next 5 weeks. Stay tuned for updates.
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!
Yoga is on HOLD for now.
Please look to our website & social media for updates as they arise.
The NRC will be closed on Monday, May 25th.
The 7pm Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous will still take place.
