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.

03/14/2026

Attention Dungeons & Dragons Players: D&D Saturdays at 1:30 for some epic fun! No experience necessary. All are welcome!

Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply want to make an impact, these meetings are a chance to lea...
03/06/2026

Whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply want to make an impact, these meetings are a chance to learn what’s being done to support the recovery community—and discover clear, tangible ways you can take action.

03/03/2026
Community Meeting notes from 2/26/26Thank you to Awesome Ashley for taking these great notes, and to La'Toyia for being ...
02/27/2026

Community Meeting notes from 2/26/26
Thank you to Awesome Ashley for taking these great notes, and to La'Toyia for being our fabulous facilitator!

Community Meeting
2/26/2026
Announcements and updates:
• Volunteer Opportunities; Awesome Ashley:
The Recover Project is a 100% Peer Driven Volunteer Organization, and giving back gives peers
opportunities to help each other like a family. This is our home, and we need to help, participate,
grow, and recover together. We also always need peers to volunteer to facilitate meetings and
groups. Additionally, peers are always welcomed and encouraged to participate in our events by
signing up for set-up/clean-up, etc.
• BSAS Regional Meeting (3/27); Tara:
Four times a year (quarterly) has a meeting from Springfield to north Adams on 3/27 is the next
regional meeting. We’re looking for peers to come and attend the event (7-8 people at this time,
possibly more). Centers come together to report what they’ve been doing/working on, but the
primary topic is regarding transportation. Some centers have received grants for transportation or
even possibly a van. There’s also a dessert contest! Peers can come together to decide which
desserts we would like to make/enter! Each center signs up for a role and we’re signed up to decide
how the competition should be run! It will be from 9:30am (leave at 8:45am) until 1:30pm (back at
center around 2:30/2:45).
• P.E.E.R Ambassador Program; Liz:
Parent engagement enrichment resources program Liz will take over the
• DCF 101; Regina:
Training in the RPX and Hybrid on 2/27/26. Teaches how DCF works.
• Outreach Update; Alex:
Volunteering to go to Unity Place on Wednesdays from 3pm – 4pm (Leave center at 2:45pm) and
New View on Fridays from 2pm – 2:45pm (Leave center at 1:45pm). Giving back gives peers
opportunities to help others recovering who aren’t always able to attend outside meetings.
Discussions:
• Community Partner – Moms Do Care/Empower; Becks:
MDC is a statewide program designed to provide support for pregnant and parenting
people with a history of substance use. Eligible participants are 18 or older, are pregnant or
parenting a child 36 months or younger and are concerned about their current or past
experiences with substances. MDC also trains any regional provider from health care
systems, to the larger community in the principles of recovery and resilience, trauma
informed care, and early attachment. MDC is committed to creating a collaborative and
sustainable continuum of care in each of our targeted regions.
At Moms Do Care, we are committed to providing holistic care that addresses the
physical, emotional, and overall well-being of our moms. Our focus on peer support and
lived experience helps to reduce stigma around perinatal substance use disorder. With a
trauma-informed care approach and multidisciplinary partnerships, we ensure that our
moms receive the highest quality care possible. Join us in our mission to make a positive
impact on the lives of those we serve.
For more information visit: https://www.momsdocare.org/
• Proposed Event Planning time change
Event planning is currently scheduled from 2pm – 3pm. I’m proposing we change the
current time from 2pm-3:30 to 1pm-2:30pm.
Benefits:
We can start the meeting on time. (Currently we tend to start a little late, and aren’t
able to use the full hour)
The current time causes members to leave Event Planning early who’re going to
Unity for the All Recovery Meeting.
Decisions:
• Proposed Event Planning time change from 1pm-2:30pm – Approved!

MDC is a statewide program designed to provide  support for pregnant and parenting people impacted by substance use disorder. Eligible participants are 18 or older, have a history substance misuse and are pregnant or parenting a child 36 months or younger.

02/21/2026

Heads up, adventurers!

There will be no DUNGEONS & DRAGONS session on Saturday, February 28th.

But don’t pack away your dice — we’ll be back the following week on Saturday, March 7th, and we’re kicking things off with a brand‑new campaign!

Everyone is welcome — no D&D experience needed. Come join the adventure!

02/20/2026
TONIGHT!!
02/13/2026

TONIGHT!!

TODAY!
02/02/2026

TODAY!

HARM REDUCTION 101 & NARCAN Trainings
Tapestry at The RP!

Third Monday of each month, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM!
Hybrid (ZOOM and in person)
Meeting ID: 413 774 5489
Password: 774 5489

OEND (Opioid Overdose Education and Naloxone Distribution)

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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.