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At The Center for Recovery Resources, we believe that the key to long-term recovery is a strong foundation of support and community. The Center is a communal space for individuals and families seeking support for substance misuse and addiction-related issues. We host an array of peer-based, non-clinical programs, and services including recovery coaching, support groups, educational workshops, and drug-free/sober community events.
Conveniently located in downtown Claremont, The Center aims to serve communities throughout The Greater Sullivan County region. We collaborate with local businesses, emergency response personnel, police departments, physical and mental health providers, social service agencies, and educators to help address the needs of their respective clients, patients, and students through mutual referrals. For more information or to make an appointment for recovery coaching, please call 603-287-7127. For additional photos of The Center, click here. |
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What is Peer Recovery?
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Meetings CalendarTuesdays
Medically-Assisted Recovery Group (CLOSED GROUP) Wednesdays 3PM: Reflective Writing Group Thursdays Medically-Assisted Recovery Group (CLOSED GROUP) Fridays 1PM: SMART Recovery Saturdays 3PM: ALL Recovery Peer Support 6PM: AA Beginner's Meeting The meetings are subject to change based on the operational hours of The Center and weather. Please check the Facebook page to make sure the meeting has not been cancelled or call us at 603-287-7127.
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Peer Recovery Services
Recovery navigators, resource brokers, peer helpers, recovery mentor, peer recovery coach… there are several different names given to the men and women who do this work, but the core services provided in a peer-based setting include:
Adapted from SAMHSA’s Recovery Community Services Program Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and The History and Future of Peer-based Addiction Recovery Support Services by William L. White, MA
- Peer mentoring or coaching—developing a one-on-one relationship in which a peer leader with recovery experience encourages, motivates, and supports a peer in recovery.
- Peer recovery resource connecting—connecting the peer with professional and nonprofessional services and resources available in the community.
- Recovery group facilitation—facilitating or leading recovery-oriented group activities, including support groups and educational activities.
- Building community—helping peers make new friends and build healthy social networks through emotional, instrumental, informational, and affiliation types of peer support.
Adapted from SAMHSA’s Recovery Community Services Program Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and The History and Future of Peer-based Addiction Recovery Support Services by William L. White, MA
What to Do if Someone is in Crisis?
If a person approaches you who is in crisis with their addiction, we recommend the following steps:
Emergency
Emergency
- If it appears to be an emergency, direct them to call 911 or call 911 yourself. Stay with them until help arrives if you feel safe with them. If you do not feel safe, direct them to a place where they can be safe and not a threat to others or themselves.
- Or, you can direct them to the emergency room at Valley Regional Hospital. Hospital staff will call The Center for assistance if needed.
- If they are in crisis but it is not an emergency situation, please have them call The Center at 603-287-7127 and leave a message if no one is available. If it is during The Center’s open hours, a staff member will respond to their message as soon as they are able to.
Why I Serve
I was raised with manners, morals, and principles, made good grades in school, and was overall a good kid. When I was 15 my dad went to prison and my life turned upside down. I went into foster care and a boys' ranch.
At 19, I discovered methamphetamine. It made all my pain go away and increased my rage and anger. I continued to use for 20 years, the last 10, every day. It got to a point where it stopped working no matter how much I did. I climbed the ranks of a violent motorcycle club until I was president of a support club. 20 years of blood, sweat, and tears, but when I needed my brothers the most, they left me behind. So that, coupled with a terrible relationship, equaled my rock bottom.
I was contemplating suicide. I gave my shotgun to my daughter and called my little brother who had just come back into my life. He was on deployment so I talked to his wife. She had a sister who was connected with recovery work in New Hampshire, so she bought me a bus ticket to her house in Virginia where I detoxed for a month, then came to New Hampshire. Through a recovery center, I discovered SMART Recovery which has helped me remain sober for 14 months now.
A friend of mine told me AmeriCorps was looking for recovery coaches. I applied and through numerous interviews and a three week training, I became a volunteer for them. I have been placed at TLC and The Center for Recovery Resources to use my experience in addiction to be a light for those still lost in the darkness of addiction.
Jeremy Hartsell
AmeriCorps
At 19, I discovered methamphetamine. It made all my pain go away and increased my rage and anger. I continued to use for 20 years, the last 10, every day. It got to a point where it stopped working no matter how much I did. I climbed the ranks of a violent motorcycle club until I was president of a support club. 20 years of blood, sweat, and tears, but when I needed my brothers the most, they left me behind. So that, coupled with a terrible relationship, equaled my rock bottom.
I was contemplating suicide. I gave my shotgun to my daughter and called my little brother who had just come back into my life. He was on deployment so I talked to his wife. She had a sister who was connected with recovery work in New Hampshire, so she bought me a bus ticket to her house in Virginia where I detoxed for a month, then came to New Hampshire. Through a recovery center, I discovered SMART Recovery which has helped me remain sober for 14 months now.
A friend of mine told me AmeriCorps was looking for recovery coaches. I applied and through numerous interviews and a three week training, I became a volunteer for them. I have been placed at TLC and The Center for Recovery Resources to use my experience in addiction to be a light for those still lost in the darkness of addiction.
Jeremy Hartsell
AmeriCorps
Contact Us
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603-287-7127
recoveryinfo@tlcfamilyrc.org *If you are experiencing a crisis or emergency, please call 9-1-1 for medical emergencies or 2-1-1 (Crisis Line)* Wayne Miller, BS, CRSW Program Manager wayne@tlcfamilyrc.org Liz Morse-Boynton Family Recovery Support Coordinator liz@tlcfamilyrc.org Jeremy Hartsell AmeriCorps and Recovery Coach jeremy@tlcfamilyrc.org Gabrielle Kendall, BS Administrative Assistant and Recovery Coach gabrielle@tlcfamilyrc.org https://www.facebook.com/pg/recoveryresourcecenter Regular HoursMonday-Saturday: 9AM to 5PM
We are closed on Federal Holidays unless otherwise noted. |
Location
1 Pleasant St., Suites 104 and 105 Claremont, NH 03743 (We are located on the Sullivan Street side of the Union Block building. Click here for a map. Two hour parking and handicap accessible parking is available at the entrance. For additional parking information, please call The Center during normal business hours.) Directions From the West: Take 91 to Exit 8. Left off exit. Stay straight on 103E into the center of Claremont (Opera House Sq.). Go ¼ of way around the square and take right onto Sullivan St. The Center is located in suites 104-105, just before the Bank of New Hampshire. From the East: Take 89N to Exit 9. Right off exit onto Rte 103. Stay on 103/11 West through Sunapee and Newport and into Claremont. Stay straight on 103/Washington St. Continue straight onto Broad Street, but get in right lane. Take second right after Ramunto's onto Tremont St. Go 1/2 way around Opera House Square and take right onto Sullivan St. The Center is located in suites 104-105, just before the Bank of New Hampshire. |
