Peer Recovery at Creative Change Counseling

03/25/2026

03/23/2026

Huge congratulations to our Lead Peer Specialist, Brian, on receiving the Resilience Award at the 14th Annual Recovery Advocates of America Gala! 🏆
Brian has displayed so much strength, courage, and tenacity on his journey. This well-deserved honor recognizes his beautiful commitment to his own recovery, as well as the undeniable dedication he pours into supporting others every single day.

Please join us in celebrating our beloved Brian by leaving kind words of encouragement in the comments below! ⬇️ 🫶🏻🫶🏼🫶🏾🫶🏿

03/04/2026

Spend Friday nights are for Friends 💜 We’re hosting a Movie Night this Friday and we want YOU in the front row. It’s a safe, supportive space to kick back, relax, and enjoy a flick with a community that actually gets it.

Scan the QR code on our flyer or hit the link in our bio to RSVP!
WE NEED YOUR INPUT: Help us build the watchlist! Drop the name of your favorite movie in the comments below. 👇
See you Friday!

03/02/2026

We’re launching something special 💜

Join us TOMORROW and every Tuesday from 11AM–12PM EST for our NEW OPEN Hybrid Recovery Restorative Circle — a safe, welcoming space to connect, reflect, and grow in community. Open to the public, Adults 18+ In Recovery!

✨ In-person + Virtual options available
📲 Virtual attendees must register using the link or scan the QR code on the flyer to receive the Teams meeting link.

And don’t miss our Wednesday support spaces:
🕊 ACA-DF Support Group at 6PM
🌈 Recovery Spectrum LGBTQIA+ Support Group at 8PM

There’s a seat for you here. Always.

03/02/2026

March Peer Recovery Events Are Here! ✨

We’re excited to share our March Peer Recovery Events Calendar — and all events are FREE and open to adults (18+) in recovery. Help us spread the word to participants, families, and community networks!

NEW: Hybrid Recovery Restorative Circle
Every Tuesday | 11AM–12PM
Join us in person or virtually (use Link in Bio to register to receive the Teams link):

🔁 Weekly Support:
Mondays – SMART Recovery (7PM)
Wednesdays – ACA-DF (6PM) & Recovery Spectrum LGBTQIA+ (8PM)
Fridays – “NAIL’D IT” 💅 2 FREE Manicures + 1:1 Peer Coaching (12–4PM, RSVP required)
Saturdays – N/A Support Group (10AM)

✨ Highlighted Workshops (Registration Required – Limited Supplies!):
🎬 March 6 – Movie Night (5–8PM)
🕯 March 13 – DIY Intention Candle Making
🎨 March 17 – Emerald Path Paint Party (1–3PM, no artistic skill required!)
❤️ March 18 – FREE Health Screenings with Deborah Heart and Lung Center (3:30–6:30PM)
🌸 March 20 – Petals & Progress Floral Workshop (5–7:30PM)
🌿 March 27 – Recovery ESCENT’ials Aromatherapy (5–7PM)

Supplies are limited. Click link in our Bio or Scan QR Code on Flyers to Register for all workshops!!

Community. Creativity. Connection. Recovery. 💜

02/18/2026

Today wasn’t just about packing bags—it was about sharing the same encouragement that helped us get through our toughest days. We decorated these Blessing Bags with the words we once needed to hear ourselves, because in this community, we don’t just talk about recovery; we live it out by looking out for one another.
No one walks this path alone. Today, we’re just passing that energy forward. ✨

We want to keep the encouragement going!

Drop a “💜” in the comments if you believe in the power of community, or comment below with one word of hope you’d put in a blessing bag today. Let’s fill this comment section with the same energy we put into these bags! 👇🏾✨

02/17/2026

We know what it’s like to need a little hope, so we packed some into every bag. 🎒✨
Service is the heartbeat of our recovery. Today, our peers came together to build Blessing Bags for our neighbors, and we filled them not just with supplies, but with the empathy and encouragement only someone who has “been there” can give.

To keep it, you have to give it away. ❤️

02/17/2026

She taught us that our lived experience isn’t a liability, it’s a credential. ✊🏾❤️
Jacki McKinney fought to ensure that the people who have “been there” are the ones leading the way. We honor her legacy by reminding you that you don’t have to navigate this journey alone. We are a community of survivors, cycle-breakers, and cycle-ends.
Your story has power here. Let’s use it to heal together.

02/12/2026

Today’s restorative circle was all about the art of the Pivot Without Panic. We talked about how to handle those “life happens” moments without losing our cool—and then one of our peer resident RockStars graced us with a live performance.
Recovery can be unpredictable, a little bit loud, and sometimes you just have to lean into the shift. Today we learned that When the beat changes, don’t panic—just keep playing. 🤘

02/12/2026

Recovery is rarely a straight line, but it’s a journey no one should have to walk alone. Today, one of our peers, Jesse is sharing his heart and his experience with our Peer Recovery Program.

Jesse’s story is a powerful reminder that there is hope, there is community, and there is a path forward.

Recovery is Served here with Love ! Are you or someone you love looking for a community that understands? Click the link in our bio for more information about our facility and upcoming events.