Support Groups

Support groups are a cornerstone of recovery, and there are many different types to meet different needs. Mountainside offers in-person and virtual support groups, and there are al2-step and other recovery groups
Recovery

The Power of SMART Recovery

SMART Recovery (Self-Management and Recovery Training) is a science-based, self-empowering, and secular program designed to help individuals overcome substance use and various behavioral addictions. This non-12-step approach utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and a 4-Point Program (Motivation, Coping with Urges, Managing Thoughts/Feelings/Behaviors, and Lifestyle Balance) to provide practical, evidence-based recovery tools. By focusing on behavioral […]
AA and NA

What to Expect at Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a global, community-based, 12-step program for addiction recovery, established by Jimmy Kinnon in 1953 as an inclusive fellowship for all substance addictions. The program is spiritual, not religious, embracing a “Higher Power” and providing various free, voluntary-participation meetings (open and closed) where members can share their experience, strength, and hope. Are […]
Recovery

How to Find the Right Support Group in Recovery

Whether it is 12 Step-based or one of the many alternatives, a support group can greatly impact your recovery. Find the right support group for you.
Education & Awareness

The Wharf Rats & Yellow Balloon Groups: Concerts with a Drug-Free Culture

Discover how the Wharf Rats are creating a safer space for music lovers in recovery who might have avoided concerts out of fear of endangering their sobriety.