New Directions Addiction Recovery Services

New Directions Addiction Recovery Services NDARS is a nonprofit addiction services network helping the McHenry County, IL, region.

Free Prevention Vending Machine now available at The Other Side (135 Beardsley St, Crystal Lake)! Grab test kits + Narca...
11/04/2025

Free Prevention Vending Machine now available at The Other Side (135 Beardsley St, Crystal Lake)! Grab test kits + Narcan at NO COST. Because saving lives should always be free. 💙

Mixing substances can be deadly. Learn how polysubstance use increases overdose risk. Thanks to McHenry County Departmen...
10/28/2025

Mixing substances can be deadly. Learn how polysubstance use increases overdose risk. Thanks to McHenry County Department of Health for sharing these important reminders! Posting for awareness.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4od2Qk8

We're proud to see our important work highlighted in the news, showcasing how our community is making a difference. From...
10/21/2025

We're proud to see our important work highlighted in the news, showcasing how our community is making a difference. From expanding our recovery housing to supporting events like International Overdose Awareness Day, the message is clear: Recovery is possible!

Gina and Ian are proof that with the right support, you can take your pain and use it to help others. 💙

If you or someone you know needs help, reach out. We offer services, guidance, and a supportive community!

Prevention works by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors ― at multiple levels. 🤝
10/14/2025

Prevention works by strengthening protective factors and reducing risk factors ― at multiple levels. 🤝

💙 In 2024, A Way Out helped 2,462 people in McHenry County. This year alone, 1,748 neighbors have already found support ...
10/07/2025

💙 In 2024, A Way Out helped 2,462 people in McHenry County. This year alone, 1,748 neighbors have already found support through the program. Every connection, call, and placement makes a difference — and we’re honored to stand alongside our partners in making recovery accessible.

Partnerships with police departments and Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital ensure immediate help for those in crisis. Police serve as vital entry points into the program, while NDARS staff are present in the hospital’s Emergency Department three days a week to provide direct support. A team of Peer Support Navigators, including bilingual staff, works one-on-one with participants and families to remove barriers to care.

Read the full press release: https://bit.ly/3IFjGbL

For help or more information, call the A Way Out hotline at (815) 347-0385.

October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month — a time to recognize the power of prevention in shaping healthier co...
10/01/2025

October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month — a time to recognize the power of prevention in shaping healthier communities. 🌟

Every person has a story to share about how prevention makes a difference, whether it’s supporting a friend, guiding a young person, or building resources that create safer environments. By speaking up, we remind others that prevention is not only possible — it’s happening right here in our community.

We invite you to share your prevention story this month! Together, our voices can inspire hope, encourage action, and highlight the many ways prevention is improving lives.

👉 Download SAMHSA’s toolkit to help spread the word and tell the good-news story of prevention: https://bit.ly/4noExiR

This is one of the most common questions we get! Addicts in denial put up walls, but the right approach can break them d...
09/23/2025

This is one of the most common questions we get! Addicts in denial put up walls, but the right approach can break them down. Learn how: https://bit.ly/3JUqqCP

A roof should never be the reason recovery fails. Help cover sober living costs for someone starting over. Your support ...
09/16/2025

A roof should never be the reason recovery fails. Help cover sober living costs for someone starting over. Your support matters more than you know. Donate today: https://bit.ly/2LR7WSl

We’re honored to be one of the recipients of The Community Foundation for McHenry County’s 2025 grant cycle! Their suppo...
09/09/2025

We’re honored to be one of the recipients of The Community Foundation for McHenry County’s 2025 grant cycle! Their support helps us continue transforming lives and building a stronger McHenry County. 💙 Learn more and see the full list of recipients: https://bit.ly/3UOiSUE

This past weekend, our team joined the community on Woodstock Square for International Overdose Awareness Day 💜 Together...
09/03/2025

This past weekend, our team joined the community on Woodstock Square for International Overdose Awareness Day 💜 Together, we honored lives lost, supported those in recovery, and strengthened hope for the future.

*CORRECTION!* 📣 New hours have started!The Other Side will be open:🕖 Monday–Thursday: 8 AM – 9 PM🕖 Friday & Saturday: 8 ...
09/03/2025

*CORRECTION!* 📣 New hours have started!

The Other Side will be open:
🕖 Monday–Thursday: 8 AM – 9 PM
🕖 Friday & Saturday: 8 AM – 10 PM
🕖 Sunday: 8 AM – 2 PM

We look forward to seeing you!

Don't forget to mark your calendars! 🎉 Zero Fest returns for its 3rd year on Saturday, Sept. 20! Live music, food trucks...
09/02/2025

Don't forget to mark your calendars! 🎉 Zero Fest returns for its 3rd year on Saturday, Sept. 20! Live music, food trucks, and good vibes right outside The Other Side from 5–10pm. Don’t miss it! Food Trucks & Bands to be announced soon: https://bit.ly/3UOhAZO

Address

500 Coventry Lane, Suite 270
Crystal Lake, IL
60014

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17792200336

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