Strength In Peers

Strength In Peers We are a peer support organization for those seeking recovery from substance use, mental health, and trauma related experiences.

We loved coming together for our Strength In Peers holiday celebration this week—good food, lots of laughter, and a memo...
12/23/2025

We loved coming together for our Strength In Peers holiday celebration this week—good food, lots of laughter, and a memorable white elephant gift exchange.

This year brought challenges and change, from funding shifts to launching new programs, and through it all our team continued to lead with resilience and care. Their dedication inspires our community every day, and we are so proud of the work they do.

From our family to yours, happy holidays and heartfelt thanks to our incredible staff!

The holiday season can stir up big feelings — loneliness, grief, or pressure to “be okay.” It’s valid to feel this way. ...
12/23/2025

The holiday season can stir up big feelings — loneliness, grief, or pressure to “be okay.” It’s valid to feel this way. Here are some tools that may help.

Please note that Strength In Peers will be closed December 25, 2025 - January 1, 2026. We will not be hosting peer suppo...
12/22/2025

Please note that Strength In Peers will be closed December 25, 2025 - January 1, 2026. We will not be hosting peer support groups during this time.

We will reopen on January 2, 2026 at 9:00 am.

If you need support, please reach out to local warm lines or crisis lines. Here are some safe places you can reach out to:

• Concern Hotline: 540-667-0145
• Mental Health Virginia Warm Line: 866-400-MHAV
• SMART Recovery Online Meetings: meetings.smartrecovery.org
• Never Use Alone: 800-484-3731
• 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call, text, or chat 988

We look forward to walking alongside you in the new year! 🧡

Feeling stressed, lonely, or burned out this holiday season? These quick coping tips can help you slow down, breathe, an...
12/22/2025

Feeling stressed, lonely, or burned out this holiday season? These quick coping tips can help you slow down, breathe, and reconnect with moments of joy. Take what you need today. ❄✨❄

We’re excited to share Strength In Peers’ 2025 Annual Report! 📘💛Inside, you’ll find inspiring personal recovery stories,...
12/20/2025

We’re excited to share Strength In Peers’ 2025 Annual Report! 📘💛
Inside, you’ll find inspiring personal recovery stories, an overview of our programs, and data that highlights the meaningful outcomes our staff and participants achieved together this year—made possible by your support!

👉 Read the full Annual Report:
https://strengthinpeers.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/FY2025-Annual-Report.pdf

As we continue our Annual Appeal, we hope you’ll consider making a gift to support this important work. We can’t do this alone—your generosity helps us provide hope, healing, and peer-led support to those facing substance use, mental health challenges, trauma, homelessness, and rural poverty.

👉 Donate to Strength In Peers: https://strengthinpeers.org/donate/

Thank you for believing in this work and walking alongside our community. 💙



SIP Harm Reduction

Play safe. Stay safe. 💜Get FREE, nonjudgmental HIV & Hepatitis C testing from peers in recovery. Early testing means cat...
12/19/2025

Play safe. Stay safe. 💜

Get FREE, nonjudgmental HIV & Hepatitis C testing from peers in recovery. Early testing means catching it sooner, protecting others, and getting treatment that helps you stay healthy!

📍 Harrisonburg: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–4 PM, 917 N. Main St.
📍 New Market: Thursdays, 9 AM–4 PM, 9560 S. Congress St.
📞 Call 540-217-0869 for an appointment or just walk in!

Harm Reduction

🧡 Take Charge of Your Recovery!Join Strength In Peers every FRIDAY at 12 PM on Zoom for our SMART Recovery Group!➡️ htt...
12/18/2025

🧡 Take Charge of Your Recovery!

Join Strength In Peers every FRIDAY at 12 PM on Zoom for our SMART Recovery Group!
➡️ https://strengthinpeers-org.zoom.us/my/groups

SMART Recovery is all about:
1️⃣ Finding your motivation
2️⃣ Learning how to beat urges
3️⃣ Managing tough behaviors
4️⃣ Building a balanced, happy life

What is SMART Recovery?
It’s a proven program that helps people overcome addictions and bad habits. SMART is stigma-free and puts you in control of your recovery.

Want to meet in person?
Come to our Harrisonburg group on Mondays at 3:30 PM
📍 917 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Ready to start your journey? Join us virtuallythis Friday!

CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY in PAGE COUNTY! Join Strength In Peers at SaVida Health for local resource connection and reco...
12/18/2025

CONNECTING WITH COMMUNITY in PAGE COUNTY!

Join Strength In Peers at SaVida Health for local resource connection and recovery support.
We’ll help you access:
• Housing, employment, and healthcare resources
• Public benefits and vital records
• Overdose prevention and health education
• Emergency items for people experiencing homelessness

📍 SaVida Health – LURAY, VA
🗓 Friday, December 19, 2025 | ⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📫 700 E. Main St, Luray, VA 22835 (Across from Domino’s)

Come by and get connected! 💛

SIP Harm Reduction

WOW! A huge thank-you to the students of James Madison University and the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority for organizing a commu...
12/17/2025

WOW! A huge thank-you to the students of James Madison University and the Zeta Tau Alpha sorority for organizing a community donation drive in support of Strength In Peers! 💜

We are so grateful for the winter coats, hygiene items, and food donated for our unhoused participants. Your generosity and compassion are making a real difference for people experiencing homelessness this winter. Thank you for showing up for our community!

JMU Zeta Tau Alpha SIP Harm Reduction

Cold weather is HERE, and our unhoused neighbors need our help. ❄️Strength In Peers, along with our community partner Om...
12/17/2025

Cold weather is HERE, and our unhoused neighbors need our help. ❄️

Strength In Peers, along with our community partner Omar's Hair Salon & Barbershop, is collecting coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and other cold-weather essentials, as well as toiletries and non-perishable foods, to support people in our community.

🧥 Donations can be dropped off Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM at:
STRENGTH IN PEERS
📍 917 N. Main Street, Unit 1, Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Or at our community partner location:
OMAR’S Hair Salon & Barbershop
📍 130 University Blvd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801

Every contribution helps someone stay warm, dry, and cared for this season. 💙

Prefer to order and ship? Find our Amazon Wish List here: https://a.co/9FD2On5
To make a monetary donation in support of Strength In Peers mission, please visit www.StrengthInPeers.org/donate

HARM REDUCTION SAVES LIVES! 💗Harm reduction is about meeting people where they’re at—through prevention, risk reduction,...
12/16/2025

HARM REDUCTION SAVES LIVES! 💗

Harm reduction is about meeting people where they’re at—through prevention, risk reduction, health promotion, and compassionate support—so everyone has the chance to live healthier, self-directed lives.

Our services are available at our Community Resource Centers:

Harrisonburg Community Resource Center
917 N. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Mon–Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Rapid HIV and Hepatitis C Testing also available at this location!)

New Market Community Resource Center
9560 S. Congress St., New Market, VA 22844
(Historic home next to Southern Kitchen restaurant)
Thursdays | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(Rapid HIV and Hepatitis C Testing also available at this location!)

Walk in during these times or call us 540-217-0869 to schedule an appointment. 🧡 Our program is authorized by the Virginia Commissioner of Health pursuant to Virginia code § 32.1-45.4.




SIP Harm Reduction

12/16/2025

Amanda May, a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist at Strength In Peers, was invited to share her powerful journey from trauma, homelessness, and addiction to recovery and a new way of life at the 2025 Harrisonburg Redevelopment and Housing Authority Gala, celebrating 70 years of housing opportunity and community partnership.

Amanda’s story is a reminder of what’s possible with support, resilience, and hope. We’re incredibly proud of the inspiration she brings to our community—take a few minutes to watch her story!


Harrisonburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority SIP Harm Reduction

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917 N. Main Street, Suite 1
Harrisonburg, VA
22802

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15402170869

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