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Alumni Resources
A space just for you. When your treatment at Mountainside ends, our support continues on! If you are Mountainside Alumni, this is your one-stop shop for the latest news and updates from the Alumni Services team.
Did you know that you can become part of a special group of Alumni Ambassadors? Learn more
Just For You! Alumni-Only Events
Be engaged and happy in your recovery with exclusive events, curated by our dedicated and caring Alumni Services team.
Stay tuned for upcoming events!
Volunteer and Make a Difference
Give back to the community and strengthen your own recovery by cultivating fortitude and a sense of gratitude through volunteerism. Mountainside provides ongoing opportunities to discover new purpose and truly make an impact in the lives of others.
Be an Alumni Share Night Speaker
Alumni with at least six months of sobriety can share personal stories of recovery with individuals currently in treatment at Mountainside. You can help others to see that recovery is a real possibility and help them to visualize a healthy, sober future. Want to sign up?
Become an Alumni Ambassador
Alumni with at least a year of sobriety can help alumni transition to life after treatment. In order to become an Ambassador you have to fill out our application and sign up for our next Ambassador Training course.
Get Connected, Stay Connected!
A strong support system provides invaluable benefits for people in recovery. Mountainside’s Alumni Services team is dedicated to keeping you connected to our alumni network so that you can always feel supported and encouraged to be your best self!
Alumni Connections Newsletter
Get advice from Mountainside staff, read recovery stories, and stay up to date with the latest Mountainside news. Want to get on the list or write for us?
Mountainside Connections App
Stay in touch with the Mountainside community, keep track of your recovery milestones, get notified about upcoming Mountainside events, and so much more. Preview the app in your Web browser or click a button below to download the app to your mobile device.
Alumni Facebook Group
One of our early online communities for Mountainside Alumni, this group is still vibrant and engaged today. If you are on Facebook, we’ll meet you where you are! Join the community today.
Instagram Page
Full of important alumni announcements, funny recovery jokes, and everything in between, our Mountainside Alumni Instagram is a great place to meet and reconnect with our amazing sober community.
Ask it Basket Monthly Alumni Event
Join Mountainside’s Ask It Basket style event at Canaan on the last Tuesday of every month. Share your story and answer questions from current clients to aid in their recovery journeys. Optionally, you can arrive by 5 PM to reconnect with others at Mountainside and have dinner in the dining hall with staff. Please note this is not a 12-step specific group.
If you’d like to participate and share your story*, please reach out to Isabel Donelly at 860 362 5057 ext. 11613 or isabel.donnelly@mountainside.com
*You need to be at least 6 months sober in order to speak
Mountainside Recovery Resources
Peer support group meetings provide you a safe space to share your feelings, emotions, setbacks, and successes. Attending meetings can also help you gain additional perspectives on challenges you may face and advice on how to overcome them. Most of all, peer support groups remind you that in recovery, you are never alone.
Support Groups & Meetings
Mountainside offers a range of virtual and in-person support groups in multiple locations, including Canaan, CT, and New York City.
Mountainside Blog
Get expert insight from the clinicians and professionals at Mountainside Treatment Center! Our blog is a popular resource for people looking for information about addiction treatment, detox, family wellness, mental health, sober fun and more.
Alumni FAQs
We are committed to being there for you and providing access to support resources that fit your needs. If you can’t find the answers you need here, please do not hesitate to contact our alumni team: alumni@mountainside.com
Where can I get support if I am struggling?
- Call our Alumni Helpline for advice and to speak with someone who understands. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 833 200 6665
- We have a dedicated Recovery Support Team on standby to offer immediate assistance to you and your family, should your loved one experience any struggles and veer off path after leaving treatment. Click here to get in touch with our Recovery Support Team.
- If you are interested in exploring your treatment options with our admissions team, please call 800 500 0399
How do I sign onto virtual meetings?
We conduct all of our virtual groups and meetings through Microsoft Teams. Each virtual event comes with its own link you can find on the eventbrite page. You can download the Teams app here: Microsoft Teams on the App Store (apple.com)
Other Recovery Resources
For additional help and support beyond Mountainside, we recommend reaching out to these organizations as well:
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – If you are recovering from alcoholism
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – If you are recovering from drug addiction
- Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) – If you are recovering from substance abuse and mental illness
- SMART Recovery – If you are looking for a science-based alternative to 12 Step
- Women for Sobriety – If you are a woman struggling with drug or alcohol dependency