Peer Recovery
Support from others who understand your situation can be life changing. Too often, people who haven’t been in similar situations give well-meaning advice, but it may be unhelpful. During SUD recovery, it’s important to have others around you who are going through the same things. Peer support can give you hope, a sense of belonging, accountability and healthy role models, all of which are valuable in recovery.
Worldwide Resources:
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)– A religion-based recovery support group with a 12-step program to become or continue to stay sober from alcohol
Narcotics Anonymous (NA)– A religion-based recovery support group with a 12-step program to become or continue to stay sober from narcotics
SMART Recovery®- Offers a 4-Point Program® to overcome addiction, meetings and other resources
Women for Sobriety– The first peer-support program tailored specifically for women overcoming substance use disorders (SUDs)
LifeRing® Secular Recovery– An abstinence-based, anonymous organization dedicated to providing a safe meeting space where you can experience a non-judgmental recovery conversation with your peers
Local Partners:
Appalachian Ohio Intergroup Office– Provides more information about AA and local group meeting times and days
Scioto Valley Area Service Committee of Narcotics Anonymous (SVASCNA)
Nationwide Resources:
Groups Recover Together– Offers group support meetings
Statewide Resources:
Ohio START(Sobriety, Treatment and Reducing Trauma)– A family-oriented approach to recovery from SUD. Offers family peer mentors, behavioral health resources, intervention and more
Peer Recovery Supporters (PRS)– Certified peer specialists, recovery coaches and peer supporters who have dealt with mental health and/or substance use issues
Thrive Peer Recovery Services– Provides mental health and substance use peer recovery services for all Ohioans
Local Partners:
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health (ISBH)
Chillicothe Library- Peer Support Specialist
Other Local Resources:
Ross County Community Action– Offers Peer Recovery Services (PRSS) from those who are in long term recovery and can share their experiences & CARES (Community Action Responds, Engages and Supports Recovery) for substance abuse disorder treatment
Ross County Recovery & Outreach Center– Offers peer support to help those seeking treatment and community resources
Clean*Sober*Saved- Faith-based recovery support group offered through
Ross County Recovery & Outreach Center
NAMI Peer-to-Peer– A free, eight-week program for those with mental health concerns
Another Chance Ministries– Faith-based outreach ministry to recover from SUD and/or transitioning with life post-prison with residential houses
KAV Health Group– Provides group therapy for MAT program and mental health disorders
Talbot Health Services– Provides group therapy for SUD as part of Intensive Outpatient
