Our Support Groups

All groups are held at our Group Center, 1809 Magnolia Ave., Buena Vista, VA 24416

No prior notice is necessary to attend groups.  Feel free to show up!  

All groups are free and open to the community.   

Call us if you would like to schedule free ride to and from group meetings.

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Monday at 5:30 pm: Family & Friends Support

F&F Support is a peer-led group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced substance use and/or a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.

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Tuesday at 7:00 pm: REAL LIFE Group

Recovery from Everyday Addictive Lifestyles is a trauma-informed curriculum that utilizes social learning models and cognitive-behavioral interventions. Its primary goal is to help participants restructure and reframe destructive thought patterns while developing healthy coping skills. Our group focuses on facilitating long-term change, enabling participants to understand, apply, and establish lasting positive transformations in their lives. 

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Wednesday at 7 pm: SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery is the leading, evidence-informed approach to overcoming addictive behaviors and leading a balanced life. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training.  It emphasizes self-empowerment and helps participants discover the root of the addictive behavior and ways to overcome it.

 

Thursday at 7 pm: Peer Support

This group utilizes an open discussion format and provides a healthy, safe environment for individuals to confidently express themselves without judgement.

 

Friday at 5:30 pm: APPR Group *Taking referrals for the group starting in January 2026

Action Planning for Prevention and Recovery is an 8 week educational initiative group focused on self-care and recovery. It is designed to equip adults facing mental health and/or substance use challenges with self-help concepts, skills, and strategies. Our primary goal is to foster wellness, stability, recovery, and overall life transformation for participants.