Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness in collaboration with designated staff from the North Carolina Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services (DMHDDSAS) is honored to a part of the selection team providing funding and technical support for the establishment and/or further enhancement of Recovery Community Centers in the region.
In 2016, Sunrise Community for Recovery and Wellness received this $50,000 funding award to bring the vision of founder, Kevin Mahoney, to life. Many years later, we are thrilled to be able to continue this process and help start or expand existing Recovery Community Centers so the power of recovery and peer support can be experienced from the mountains to the sea! If you are interested in learning more about how to apply for this funding and technical support, go to the application page.
Below are the current roster of Recovery Community Centers who have been awarded the pass-through funding and technical support.
Analensgi Recovery Center located on the campus of the Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority provides a variety of behavioral health, recovery and family services for members of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
For more info call 828-497-9163 or visit their website.
Cheoah Recovery Community Center in Graham County offers a haven for individuals seeking support and empowerment on their journey to recovery from addiction and mental health challenges. Our center provides a safe and welcoming space for peer support groups, educational workshops and holistic wellness activities.
IMPACT Peer Support Services supports individuals across McDowell County who struggle with substance use and co-occurring challenges like infectious disease, family separation, chronic homelessness and overdose.
For more info call 828-237-3502 or visit their website.
Love and Respect Community for Recovery and Wellnessis the first peer-run & managed recovery community center in Hendersonville, NC, serving those in recovery from substance use and mental health challenges. We help people navigate mental health and substance use recovery systems, social systems and community reentry from incarceration.
For more info call 828-595-2202 or visit their website.
Mediation and Restorative Justice Center’s Homestead Recovery Center is located in Boone, NC. Their mission is to be a unified voice and access point for peer-led recovery in Watauga County through welcoming, inclusive and supportive spaces where all community members can participate in recovery
For more info call 828-355-9943 or visit their website.
Hope House at Burke United Christian Ministries exists to inspire individuals facing substance use disorder and mental health challenges, particularly those in the homeless community. We emphasize healing, acceptance, and empowerment. Education, outreach, and group support are central to our mission, serving as the bedrock of our efforts. Through collaboration, we foster resilience, guiding individuals to reclaim their narratives with strength and dignity.
For more info call 828-433-8075 or visit their website.
The Nexus is a program of GreenTree Peer Support Program located in Winston-Salem, NC. They are a peer-operated wellness center that empowers people to live more fully through peer support, self-help education, and great social connections.
One natural portal of access to the Nexus is our Refuge house where local hospitals allow us to receive individuals in crisis but who are not admitted for clinical care. From the Refuge our peer support begins with most of our guests choosing to receive ongoing support after their Refuge stay, including support for individualized next steps in their recovery or harm reduction support.
For more info call 828-497-9163 or visit their website.
At Restoration House WNC, we are more than just a service provider; we are a vital part of the local community. Our clients are our neighbors, friends, and family members. By focusing locally, we ensure that our programs are tailored to meet our area’s specific needs and challenges. This local focus allows us to be more responsive and effective in our interventions, creating a direct and meaningful impact.
81 Academy Street, Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 538-4540
restorationhousewnc@gmail.com
SeekHealing Haywood County is making opportunities for human connection universally accessible in order to improve social health in local communities and reduce deaths of despair.
For more info call 828- 558-3092 or visit their website.
For more information call 828-748-6266 or go to uandienrichmentcenter.org
Located in Polk County, we are a community-based gathering of people from all walks of life: from gravel roads to paved roads; non-profits to county agencies; and churches to neighborhoods, who have come together to connect people and resource to empower and heal our community.
Our commitment is to build relationships that will activate Polk County’s recovery, foster care, employment, education, health, mental health, and recreational resources in ALL our lives.
For more information go to www.bewithall.org/collaboration