Cultivating Comfort

Crossing Wellness is committed to helping our clients transition away from substance abuse. Our clinicians are trained to build trust and create a safe, supportive environment. We know that it can be difficult to talk about sensitive topics, but we want you to feel comfortable sharing whatever you need to with us. We'll work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your unique needs and helps you achieve your goals. If you're ready to start on the road to recovery, we're here to help.

Build a New Life

Substance use can have a profound and negative impact on every aspect of your life. It can cause problems at work, strain your personal relationships, and damage your health. If you're struggling with substance abuse, we can help.

If you are seeking support and guidance throughout your recovery journey, please contact Crossing Wellness today. With our help, you can learn how to live a healthy and fulfilling life without substance abuse.

People Who Use Alcohol and Other Drugs

Most people are able to transition from problematic use of alcohol and other drugs to either non problematic use, or stop using entirely, without ever going to a formal treatment program. One of the ways they are able to make this shift in behavior is through individual counseling, such as the services we offer here at Crossing Wellness. Another way is by attending support groups of people who are trying to make the same changes. Quite often, it is a combination of the two. The good news about support groups is that they are free, and now available both online and in-person making them quite accessible. Research also shows that they are effective because they provide social support, and that no one group is more effective than any other group. The scientific evidence shows that it is just the support you receive that matters (not a certain practice that any one group offers over another). This means, finding the group where you feel most comfortable is what matters, because you only get the support if you attend!

*Remember, if you want to remain anonymous in these meetings and you plan to attend online, turn off your name on your Zoom or GoogleMeet account, otherwise you will be projecting your identity. Again, up to you!

SECULAR

Life Ring Secular Recovery - LifeRing believes you do have the power to overcome your addiction. It’s hard, there are often setbacks, but in every addict there exists the desire to find lasting sobriety. We think of that as the Sober Self. LifeRing tries to support your efforts to strengthen the Sober Self and weaken the Addict Self.

Moderation Management - Moderation Management™ (MM) is a behavioral change program and national support group network for people concerned about their drinking who desire to make positive lifestyle changes. MM empowers individuals to accept personal responsibility for choosing and maintaining their own path, whether moderation or abstinence. We promote early self-recognition of risky drinking behavior, when moderate drinking may be an achievable goal.

Secular Organizations for Sobriety (SOS)- Secular Organizations for Sobriety is a nonprofit network of autonomous, non-professional local groups, dedicated solely to helping individuals achieve and maintain sobriety/abstinence from alcohol and drug addiction, food addiction and more.

SMART Recovery - 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 our science-based and sensible 4-Point Program

Women for Sobriety - Women for Sobriety strives to help all women find their individual path to recovery through discovery of self, gained by sharing experiences, hopes and encouragement with other women in similar circumstances. They are an abstinence-based self-help program for women facing issues of alcohol or drug addiction.

SPIRITUAL

Although the following meetings each have a spiritual connection of some kind, none require that you follow their specific religion or engage in religious practices. That said, there may be prayers offered, etc. Essentially there will be religious exposure of some kind. Some people find this very helpful and others a complete turn-off. There are secular options that do not integrate any spirituality. You decide what is best for you. The Buddhist groups below primarily focus on mindfulness and meditation rather than religion, you will have facilitator led exercises in these groups.

Buddhist Oriented Groups

Recovery Dharma (RD)- Recovery Dharma is a peer-led, grass-roots, democratically-structured organization. Their mission is to support individuals on their path of recovery from addiction using Buddhist practices and principles. They believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom. Their program is based on the idea that every one is their own guide in recovery from addiction, with the help and understanding of DR's wise friends and sangha (community).

Refuge Recovery - Refuge Recovery members practice a daily recovery program that includes meditation and personal inventory, mentorship, retreat and service as integral components. Our program includes regular attendance at group meetings. The group atmosphere provides help from peers and offers ongoing support network for all who wish to pursue and maintain an addiction free life.

Christian Oriented Groups

Alcoholics Anonymous - Alcoholics Anonymous is an international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is nonprofessional, self-supporting, multiracial, apolitical, and available almost everywhere. There are no age or education requirements. Membership is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.

Cocaine Anonymous - Cocaine Anonymous is a Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from their addiction. Their primary purpose is to stay free from cocaine and all other mind-altering substances and to help others achieve the same freedom.

Dual Recovery Anonymous - Dual Recovery Anonymous™ is an independent, nonprofessional, Twelve Step, self-help membership organization for people with a dual diagnosis. Their goal is to help men and women who experience a dual illness, people who are chemically dependent and also affected by an emotional or psychiatric illness. Both illnesses affect people in all areas of their lives; physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually.

Marijuana Anonymous - Marijuana Anonymous is a fellowship of people who share our experience, strength, and hope with each other that we may solve our common problem and help others to recover from marijuana addiction.The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop using marijuana. Marijuana Anonymous uses the basic 12 Steps of Recovery founded by Alcoholics Anonymous

Narcotics Anonymous - In Narcotics Anonymous, membership is based on a desire to stop using drugs including alcohol and has as a foundation, the principle of complete abstinence. It has been the experience of NA members that complete and continuous abstinence provides the best foundation for recovery and personal growth.

Support for Friends & Family of People Who Use Drugs

SMART Recovery for Friends & Family - SMART methods are based on the tools of SMART Recovery and CRAFT Therapy (Community Reinforcement & Family Training). Sandy Gibson is a trained CRAFT facilitator. These meetings — available both in-person and online — provide concerned significant others the tools they need to effectively support their loved one, without supporting the addictive behavior. These tools also help Family & Friends better cope with their loved one’s situation and regain their peace of mind.

Al-Anon-Alateen: Al-Anon is a mutual support group of peers who share their experience in applying the Al-Anon principles to problems related to the effects of a problem drinker in their lives. It is not group therapy and is not led by a counselor or therapist. 

Ala-Teen - Alateen is a peer support group for teens who are struggling with the effects of someone else’s problem drinking. Many Alateen groups meet at the same time and location as an Al-Anon group. Alateen meetings are open only to teenagers. Alateen is not a program for young people seeking sobriety.

Below is a video by Johann Hari that helps to understand the origins of stigma around alcohol and other drug use in our society, and the harm it creates. He reflects a key aspect of the work that I do when working with people who are exploring their own use, that drug use happens for a reason, and the importance of connection.