The RECOVER Project

The RECOVER Project The RECOVER Project supports recovery through shared wisdom and connection. Participate, Grow, RECOVER. We strive to create conditions for a safe environment.

We work to create conditions for safety, encourage full participation, and break barriers together—because recovery is possible for all. We are a Peer Recovery Support Center under the Consortium, funded by the Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. Located in the heart of Greenfield, MA, our center fosters a peer-to-peer community where people with lived experience

of substance use recovery can discover and grow on their recovery journey. Our Mission: The RECOVER Project is a welcoming community that supports substance use recovery by sharing the wisdom of our lived experience. We seek to strengthen our community by encouraging full participation. Through advocacy and connection, we overcome barriers and promote the reality that recovery is possible for all. Participate, Grow, RECOVER

Peer-facilitated Community Meetings are the heart of our participatory process. They provide space for sharing information, feedback, new ideas, decision-making, and policy development. Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 1:30–3:00 PM—in person or on Zoom! If you would like to learn more or are interested in volunteering, please stop in during our open hours or call the main phone number. Helpful Definitions

Substance Use: A chronic condition characterized by the compulsive use of alcohol or other drugs despite harmful consequences. In a Peer Recovery model, this is often referred to as “lived experience of substance use,” and it reflects the depth of disruption that led to a personal recovery journey. Peer: An individual with lived experience of substance use and recovery who has not yet completed New Member Orientation at The RECOVER Project. Role within the Center: Peers engage with the center as newcomers, volunteering, exploring recovery resources, building connections, and beginning their journey in a supportive, peer-led environment. Their presence contributes to the inclusive and welcoming culture of the center. Peer Member: An individual with lived experience of substance use and recovery who has completed New Member Orientation and is an active member of The RECOVER Project. Role within the Center: Peer Members participate in and lead recovery-focused activities, groups, and meetings, support others through shared experience, volunteer, and help shape the center’s programming, policies, and culture with vote. Their involvement strengthens the peer-led foundation of the center. Ally: Someone who supports individuals in recovery without having lived experience, by advocating, reducing stigma, and promoting access to resources. Role within the Center: Allies actively contribute by walking alongside Peers and Peer Members, offering encouragement, advocacy, and connection. While they do not vote, lead recovery groups, or participate in member-only decisions, their involvement strengthens the center’s inclusive and recovery-focused mission through collaboration, support, and community engagement. Community Member: Someone who lives or works in the city where the Peer Recovery Support Center is located and supports its mission through engagement, collaboration, and advocacy, even without direct involvement in recovery. Role within the Center: Community Members engage with the center through events, partnerships, and advocacy efforts. Their support helps integrate recovery into the broader community and promotes shared responsibility for wellness and inclusion. Community Partner: An organization or agency that collaborates with the Peer Recovery Support Center to enhance recovery efforts through shared resources, advocacy, and coordinated support services. Role within the Center: Community Partners work alongside the center to expand access to services, co-host initiatives, and advocate for systemic change. Their collaboration strengthens the center’s capacity to serve and support its members. Staff Person: An individual with lived experience of substance use and recovery employed by the Consortium (the umbrella organization of the RP). Role within the Center: Staff support the daily functioning of the Peer Recovery Support Center by uplifting peer-led initiatives and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment. They work collaboratively to uphold the center’s mission, offer guidance, and ensure access to recovery resources and programming. Peer Participation: The participatory model is having a process, policy, and practices that ensure the voices of Peers are heard and respected and that they are involved at all levels of decision making about program, policy, and strategic planning.

04/24/2026

Hello everyone, we are announcing that The RECOVER Project will be open 9:30am to 6:30pm this Monday 4/27. This is a reduced-hours day due to staff shortage. We apologize for any impact this may have. Thank you for your support.

➡️PLEASE SELECT The RECOVER Project!☀️Have you interacted with The RECOVER Project?Participants • Partners • FundersVolu...
04/16/2026

➡️PLEASE SELECT The RECOVER Project!☀️Have you interacted with The RECOVER Project?
Participants • Partners • Funders
Volunteers • Allies • Community Members
📝 Take our anonymous community survey
⏱ Takes about 10–15 minutes
🌍 Available in English and Spanish
🔊 Built‑in reader available
https://redcap.ehs.mass.gov/redcap/surveys/...
Why your voice matters:
Strengthens services and partnerships
Supports transparency and accountability
Helps The RECOVER Project grow in community‑informed ways
✔ Anonymous and confidential
✔ Open to anyone who has interacted with The RECOVER Project
✔ Participation is always voluntary
Participate. Grow. Recover—Together.

04/07/2026

Your Voice Shapes The RECOVER Project 💙

Have you interacted with The RECOVER Project—as a participant, partner, funder, volunteer, ally, or community member? We invite you to take our annual, anonymous BSAS survey and share your perspective.

✅ Anonymous and confidential
⏱ Takes about 10–15 minutes
🌍 Available in English and Spanish, with a built‑in reader

Feedback from everyone connected to The RECOVER Project helps us reflect on what’s working, improve where needed, and demonstrate the impact of peer‑led recovery support to our community and funders.

You can complete the survey on your own device using the link below, or visit the center if you’d like support. Assistance is available, and responses remain private.

👉 Take the survey today and help shape the future of The RECOVER Project. https://redcap.ehs.mass.gov/redcap/surveys/?s=YLDF94NLYTNETLMR

Participate. Grow. Recover—Together.

Attention RECOVER Project community! It's time for our annual, anonymous BSAS survey. We invite everyone who uses the ce...
04/04/2026

Attention RECOVER Project community! It's time for our annual, anonymous BSAS survey. We invite everyone who uses the center to take it. The survey takes about 10–15 minutes, it’s confidential, and it really helps us: Understand what’s working, improve services,
and show funders why centers like ours matter. You can access from the link below on your own device or come into the center to complete your survey. We're here for support and happy to assist!

04/04/2026

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68 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA
01301

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Monday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 9pm
Saturday 9:30am - 6:30pm

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We provide peer-to-peer support based on the guiding principles that people can and do recover from alcohol and drug addiction and that competence and wisdom reside in those with lived experience. We exist to foster recovery and support individuals on their recovery journeys. We are peer-to-peer and participatory! What is a “peer”? Peers define themselves in a broad sense as people with lived experience with addiction recovery, families, and concerned others. What is "participatory"? The participatory model is the inverse of traditional hierarchical organizational structures. It means having a process or system to ensure that the voices of peers are heard and respected and that people in recovery are involved at all levels of decision making about program, policy, and strategic planning. Peer facilitated Community Meetings are at the center of the participatory process, creating a forum for information and feedback, new program ideas, decision making, and policy development. Join us for a Community Meeting every other Thursday at 1:30pm!

Our All-Recovery Meetings honor all pathways of Recovery. They are another great way to get involved. Meetings are held everyday Monday - Saturday from 10-11am, as well as Tuesday and Fridays from 3:30pm-4:30pm. How Can I Get Involved? Call us at (413) 774-5489 or stop by and talk to one of our staff or volunteers.

Our space is located conveniently on bus routes in downtown Greenfield.