SOCIAL, EDUCATION & WELLNESS EVENTS
The community is invited to participate in annual events including the Sober St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Changing the Face of Addiction Walk, Candlelight Vigil in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day and Gift of Recovery Day, along with other recovery friendly happenings. These events are made possible, in part, with funding provided by the Sussex County Department of Health and Human Services.
Breathe into your Recovery is a free yoga class open to the public, led by certified volunteer instructors. The class is suitable for all levels and mats are provided if you do not have your own.
For more information, contact [email protected].
The Center
65 Newton Sparta Rd
Newton, NJ 07860
This is a monthly, creative writing workshop series facilitated by Mary Burns, author of Saving Eric. A new topic is introduced at each meeting and the group shares their stories with each other, inspiring discussion and promoting healing.
The first 12 participants who complete the full 12-month series will receive a $100 Amazon Gift Card!
For more information, contact [email protected].
The Center
65 Newton Sparta Rd
Newton, NJ 07860
Journey through Arts & Music provides a place for the community to come together and share their artistic and musical talents. Bring your sense of style and adventure or simply come and enjoy the evening.
For more information, contact [email protected].
The Center
65 Newton Sparta Rd
Newton, NJ 07860
Trainings are held the first Friday of the month at the Recovery Community Center, 65 Newton Sparta Rd, Newton, NJ 07860 in collaboration with Prevention is Key. The training covers overdose prevention strategies, including how to recognize the signs and symptoms of overdose and how to administer Narcan, as well as local recovery support information and resources.
For more information, contact [email protected].
The Center
65 Newton Sparta Rd
Newton, NJ 07860
Create your own pollinator kit with Master Gardner April Fisher from the Sussex County Gardening Club. This event is free and open to the public on Saturday, June 4th from 1-3 p.m. and registration is required.
For more information, contact [email protected].
The Center
65 Newton Sparta Rd
Newton, NJ 07860
The Recovery Coach Committee is a learning and development program for graduates of the CCAR Recovery Coach Academy or other Peer Recovery Specialist Training to gain experience and hours in pursuing certification or to simply become better Recovery Coaches. Members of the committee are assigned a recoveree within the group to coach and obtain their own recovery coach. In between monthly meetings, coaches support their recoveree in developing and maintaining a wellness plan and document interactions and progress. At the meeting, the group processes their experiences, share lessons learned and highlight successes. Committee members also learn current documentation methods and tools used by recovery community organizations throughout the state and country.
For more information, or to join the committee contact [email protected].
Join us on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (Registration starts at 9 a.m.) for the 7th annual Changing the Face of Addiction Walk. The event will start and end at the Firemen's Memorial Park Pavilion in Franklin Boro. Walk, start a team, make a donation, or become a sponsor to help our community. For more information, visit recoverywalk.org.
Recovery Month is a national observance held every September to educate Americans that substance use treatment and mental health services can enable those with a mental and/or substance use disorder to live a healthy and rewarding life.
In honor of National Recovery Month 2021, the Sussex County Recovery Community helped us create a video to share why recovery is important. Because of this, the community, family members, those in recovery and those who may still be struggling to find recovery, can see the happiness and joy that recovery has brought into their lives. The joy of recovery is the most important message we can share, as it helps those struggling to see what recovery can do for them, too.
