Peer Support Led Wellness Group

This is an in-person group led by Sunrise Peer Support Specialists on any and all topics that support wellness. This meeting is held in-person at Sunrise's Drop-In Center at #46 Westgate Shopping Center next to Oriental Pavilion. Call 828-552-3858 for questions or directions. No intake, application or ID needed to participate.

SMART Recovery

Self-Management And Recovery Training (SMART) is a global community of mutual-support groups. At meetings, participants help one another resolve problems with any addiction (to drugs or alcohol or to activities such as gambling or over-eating). Participants find and develop the power within themselves to change and lead fulfilling and balanced lives guided by a science-based […]

Wellness Walk at Westgate

Join us for a Wellness Walk!  We will gather at the Sunrise Drop-In Center at #46 Westgate Shopping Center next to Oriental Pavillion and then proceed to meander at a leisurely pace around the perimeter of Westgate Shopping Center-- suitable for all ages. Mindful walking has been shown to have both mental and physical benefits […]

F.I.G Femme Identifying Group

FIG (Femme Identifying Group) is a support and empowerment circle for people who identify as female. We'll talk about our hurts, habits, hopes, hang-ups and hurrahs. This circle meets in-person every Wednesday at the Sunrise Community Drop-In Center at #46 Westgate Shopping Center next to Oriental Pavilion. Questions? Call 828-552-3858

All Recovery-Hybrid

“All Recovery” meetings are an alternative to 12-step meetings and welcome all who struggle with addiction, are affected by addiction, or support the recovery lifestyle. This meeting is offered online only. Click here to join

Veteran Support

In-person and veteran-led open discussion for any topic related to service such as life after deployment, family, adjusting to new routines, friends, and fellowship. Meetings held on the 2nd and fourth Thursday of each month at Sunrise's Drop-In Community Center at #46 Westgate Shopping Center next to Oriental Pavilion. Call 828-552-3858 for questions or directions.

Narcotics Anonymous-In Person

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings are held at the Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness Drop-In Center located at #46 Westgate Shopping Center next to the Oriental Pavilion. You will not be asked for any kind of intake, application or ID, just come in and grab a seat and a cup of coffee.

Peer Support Specialist Support Group

This virtual support group is a safe space for people working or volunteering as peer support specialists to get guidance, and/or to talk through situations they may be going through in those roles. Facilitated by Kevin Mahoney, this group meets every two weeks on the first and third Thursday of each month from 12:00 noon […]

Recovery Movie Showing

Join us at our Drop-In Community Center each Monday and Thursday from 5PM-7PM for a movie based on recovery and/or inspiration, followed by a group discussion. FYI, some of the recovery-based movies could be triggering, so talk to a Sunrise peer support specialist or call 828-552-3858 to find out what movie will be showing the […]

Peer Support in a Harm Reduction World- In Person

Learn about all things harm reduction from certified Peer Support Specialists. Learn info on how to prevent OD's, how to protect yourself from STDs, wound care and more. This is a safe place, so everyone is welcome including those who are using substances and those who are working as a harm reductionist. The only goal […]

Medication Assisted Recovery Anonymous (MARA)

If you felt unwelcomed in other recovery support groups, then MARA may be the right place for you. MARA is a non-traditional 12-step recovery support group that is based on supporting a safer lifestyle that doesn't include abstinence. All belief systems-both religious and secular- are welcome and included. Non-judgment is our code. This meeting is […]

In Person Connection Practice with Seek Healing

Seek Healing and Sunrise have partnered for this connection-oriented approach to recovery. Each meeting encourages participants to open up and talk about what's really going on for them without judgment. The intention is that those in recovery can have a safe space to come and share their struggles and triumphs without shame or stigma—just love. […]