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New Directions Addiction Recovery Services

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New Directions Addiction Recovery Services

NDARS is a nonprofit addiction services network helping the McHenry County, IL, region.

12/16/2025

While this time of year does come with its share of warmth and merriment for many people, it can also be particularly tough on recovering addicts. While well intentioned, holiday traditions and activities can often turn into triggers for people in recovery and cause them to relapse. In this article, we will give you helpful tips on how to care for your recovering loved one during this potentially hazardous season: https://bit.ly/3MuUwhN

12/11/2025

Holiday season is here, and we’re taking a moment to highlight the prevention resources available to our community! This season brings more gatherings, more conversations, and more opportunities to support the well-being of the people around us, especially our youth. Explore resources available: https://bit.ly/4iSHrLe

12/10/2025

Finding support shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Our Family Support Group meets every Wednesday to help anyone affected by a loved one’s substance use or loss. You’re welcome here, and you don’t have to navigate this alone.

11/25/2025

One kit can mean the difference between life and death. Carry Narcan, share it, and help friends or family who use drugs stay safe!

Free Narcan and fentanyl test strips: 815-347-0385

11/18/2025

We're here for you and your loved ones! It's NEVER too late.

Become a recurring monthly supporter of recovery. This is the most impactful way to support New Directions mission to support the process of recovery from substance abuse and addiction: https://bit.ly/3vY85yp

11/11/2025

🥪 🥗 View the full menu: https://bit.ly/4qqgrWD

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. 💙

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

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!

10/14/2025

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

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.

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

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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

Website

https://www.ndars.org/

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