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Recovery Resources Until Services are Restored

Expert Recovery Resources to Help Get Through These Times

If you are a person in recovery from substance use or mental health, you might be having a hard time finding resources in Appalachia right now. Many recovery programs, treatment centers, outpatient treatment, community organizations, and recovery meetings are temporarily closed until utilities are restored. However, there is help. You can get professional help. Also, many recovery programs conduct online meetings. Below is a list of resources to help you get through this difficult time:

Mutual Aid Groups (Recovery Meetings)

Alcoholics Anonymous in Western North Carolina – AA is a well known recovery program for those recovering from addiction to alcohol. AA meetings follow the 12-Steps. Many AA meetings offer a Zoom option. Here is a list of the local AA meetings conducted virtually over Zoom, etc. Check with the meetings individually to see if they are currently operating. Additionally, you can find the AA Meeting Guide app for Apple and Android here.

Narcotics Anonymous – NA is another well-known recovery program for those recovering from addiction to narcotics. Following the 12-Step, many NA meetings offer virtual options. Here is the list of local NA meetings. Select “Virtual Meeting” from the “Formats” menu to find online meetings. There is also a link at the bottom of the page for the 24-Hour meeting.

Recovery Dharma Asheville – Recovery Dharma is a Buddhist-based recovery program focusing on mindfulness, meditation and the Four Noble Truths. RD does not focus on a single substance or behavior. It is a holistic approach. RD Asheville meetings are happening in-person or online. You can find the meeting list here.

Recovery Dharma Global – Recovery Dharma is a Buddhist-based recovery program focusing on mindfulness, meditation and the Four Noble Truths. RD does not focus on a single substance or behavior. It is a holistic approach. You can find the online meeting list here.

Celebrate Recovery – Celebrate Recovery is a faith-based recovery program. It is a biblically based approach to help us achieve long-lasting recovery by healing our hurts, guiding us toward new healthy truths, and developing life-giving habits. You can receive a list of online meetings by providing your email address at this link.

SMART Recovery – SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life. SMART is stigma-free and emphasizes self-empowerment. Their list of online meetings can be found here.

Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families – Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA)/Dysfunctional Families is a Twelve Step, Twelve Tradition program of people who grew up in dysfunctional homes. We meet to share our experience of growing up in an environment where abuse, neglect and trauma infected us. This affects us today and influences how we deal with all aspects of our lives. You can find a list of online meetings here.

Al-Anon – Al-Anon members are people, just like you, who are worried about someone with a drinking problem. A list of online Al-Anon meetings can be found here.

Peer Support

Straight Up Care – Straight Up Care connects individuals with peer supports for help with mental health and substance use disorders. More information can be found here.

Therapy/Counseling

Local Therapists and Counselors – Many local therapists have agreed to see individuals at low or no charge. You can find the list offering their services here.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – NAMI has provided a guide of resources for help during these hard times. You can find that here.

If you are aware of important resources that I’ve missed, please email me at ken.dunn@expedrec.com.

Be well, y’all!