Community Resource & Peer Recovery Center
Walk-Ins Welcome!
Monday – through – Friday, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Our Harrisonburg-based center provides INDIVIDUAL case management and peer recovery support to ANYONE. We can help you apply for public benefits, look for employment, and get referrals to other community services. We also have Certified Peer Recovery Specialists to help you navigate recovery from substance use, mental health and gambling challenges.
For more information or to schedule an appointment outside of our walk-in hours, please email us at [email protected] or give us a call at 540-217-0869.
Peer Support Groups
We offer peer support groups every day of the week, Monday – thru – Friday!
In-person groups occur at our Harrisonburg office location and our virtual groups are hosted via Zoom.
Mondays
SMART© Recovery, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Self Management And Recovery Training (SMART) group meetings are for individuals who are working to overcome drug or alcohol addiction. Meetings emphasize 1) motivation, 2) coping with urges, 3) managing behaviors, and 4) living a balanced life.
Tuesdays
Sober Living Group, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
This peer-led workshop addresses various recovery topics such as willingness, dealing with frustration, self-acceptance, and coping with painful situations. We will share our fears and apprehensions about recovery, explore various wellness tools, and learn coping mechanisms for when times get tough. Participants are provided with a recovery booklet for greater reflection. This group is especially helpful for those individuals who are seeking abstinence-based recovery from substance abuse.
Anger Management, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Hybrid group offered in-person in Harrisonburg and virtually via Zoom
Struggling with anger or frustration? Our Certified Anger Management Specialists have got you covered! Individuals who want to receive a “Certificate of Completion” must complete 12 Anger Management topic sessions. Others are welcome to drop-in to any session.
Join us through our Zoom link: https://strengthinpeers-org.zoom.us/my/groups.
Wednesdays
Yoga & Meditation, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Give yourself a mid-week break with mindful activities that provide a sense of calm! Bring balance and harmony to your mind and body by engaging in yoga practices that include light stretching, breathing techniques, and meditation exercises.
Our first 50 minutes are devoted to yoga, and we will close with a relaxing 10-minute meditation session.
Thursdays
Entrenamiento de Autogestion y Recuperacion, 9:00 am -10:00 am
“SMART© Recovery” en ESPANOL
Un grupo de ayuda mutua para personas que quieren dejar y superar la adiccion a las drogas o al alcohol. Las reuniones ayudan a 1) construir y mantener la motivacion para cambiar; 2) enfrentar los deseos e impulsos; 3) mejorar el manejo de los pensamientos, sentimientos y comportamientos; y 4) vivir una vida equilibrada.
Dual Recovery Therapy (DRT) & Acudetox, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Dual Recovery Therapy (DRT) is for people with both substance abuse and mental health challenges. It combines addiction treatment therapies (Relapse Prevention, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and 12-Step Facilitation) and mental health approaches (Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Social Skills Training). Acudetox is a three-to-five-point acupuncture protocol specifically designed for those struggling with substance use issues. The acupuncture needles are gently placed by an Acupuncture Detoxification Specialist (ADS) in the ear at specific points. This helps balance the body’s energy and assists the healing process. The DRT & Acudetox group is facilitated by our partnering counselors from the Harrisonburg Center for Relational Health.
Fridays
SMART© Recovery, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Online group offered virtually by Zoom
Self Management And Recovery Training (SMART) group meetings are for individuals who struggle with drug and alcohol addiction. Meetings emphasize 1) motivation, 2) coping with urges, 3) managing behaviors, and 4) living a balanced life.
Grab your lunch, get comfortable, and connect with us at noon on Zoom:
https://strengthinpeers-org.zoom.us/my/groups.
