Support Groups
Columbia County
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Open hours for confidential one-on-one support, groups, resources, referrals and education on your path with someone struggling with Substance Use Disorder.
When: Thursdays, now through September 19th
Time: 2:00-4:00 pm
Where: Philmont Library, 101 Main St, Philmont, NY 12565
Who: Twin County Recovery Services
Contact: Bryan Zimmerman
(518) 502-4379
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Evidence-informed recovery method grounded in Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), that supports people with substance dependencies and mental health needs, led by trained volunteers.
When: Mondays, starting September 9th
Time: 7:30 pm
Where: 1 Taconic Place, Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037
Who: Trained volunteers assist people to choose their own goals, skills and tools.
Contact: CCPR with questions! (518) 966-2775
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Free support group for ANYONE helping a person who uses substances. Learn tools, deepen understanding, strengthen relationships and communication.
When: Thursdays from September 12- December 12, 2024
Time: 6-7:30pm
Where: Clubhouse of MHACG, 47 North 5th St, Hudson
Who: cmcffc.org ITC Support Groups NYS
Contact: Jaime Cooper, btitcgroup@gmail.com
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CRAFT Recovery!
Community Reinforcement and Family Training support meeting
When: Mondays
Time: 10:00 am
Where: 1 Taconic Place, Route 66, Chatham, NY 12037
Who: Trained volunteers assist people to choose their own goals, skills and tools.
Contact: CCPR with questions! (518) 966-2775
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A new in-person Al-Anon Meeting in Chatham Village!
When: Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 9:00 am- 10:00 am
Where: Colbert House (St. James Church) at 129 Hudson Ave, Chatham, NY 12037
Who: Steve M
Contact:(310) 433-5192
Greene County
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Open hours for confidential one-on-one support, groups, resources, referrals and education on your path with someone struggling with Substance Use Disorder.
When: Wednesdays, now through December 18th
Time: 10:30- 12:00 pm
Where: Cairo Library, 15 Railroad Ave, Cairo, NY 12413
Who: Twin County Recovery Services
Contact: Bryan Zimmerman
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Mountaintop Cares Coalition hosts support groups for all individuals. Please contact for upcoming sessions.
When: Mondays (if it’s a holiday date will change)
Time: 5:30 pm
Where: Virtual
Who: contact form
Contact: info@mountaintopcarescoalition.com
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MCC is in the process of forming a new group for women and we encourage you to reach out to our Women in Recovery Coordinator, Mary Ellen Holtzman to sign up for the next session.
crpa@mountaintopcarescoalition.com
When: Mondays
Time: 5:30 pm
Where: Zoom
Who: Use our contact form to receive zoom link
Contact: info@mountaintopcarescoalition.com
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For anyone who has lost a loved one to drugs or any other reason.
When: 1st Sunday & 3rd Monday of the month
Time: 12:00 pm
Where: Leeds Firehouse, Route 23B, Leeds, NY
Who: Jeanette
Contact: Email Jeanette
Local Recovery Resources & Centers
Columbia County Pathways to Recovery is a Recovery Community Organization that serves Columbia County. CCPR offers drop in hours, AA for women and men, young adult coffee hour, Community Reinforcement and Family Training Meetings, SMART meetings and more!
For Urgent Matters related to SUD Services, Supports and more, CONTACT: Recovery Helpline (7 days a week from from 9am-9pm): 877-467-3365
Mountain Top Cares Coalition is a Recovery Community Organization serving people with substance use disorders and addiction in Greene County. MCC supports recovery through advocacy, referrals, education, prevention and peer support.
MHACG Youth Clubhouses– provide safe, supportive, substance-free environments for youth ages 12- 21 who are in recovery or are at risk of developing a substance use disorder. Both locations have drop in hours, check them out below! Clubhouses & Facebook
Recovery Resources
Recovery Hike-Connecting People to People and Community to Nature
Young People in Recovery (YPR) or Friends of Recovery-New York (FOR-NY), can have a tremendous impact on an individual’s recovery. Leaders and members are in recovery themselves and are familiar with the challenges unique to substance use disorder- support groups can be found here
Hudson Valley Young People in AA – HVYPAA is a service committee of young people in AA. HVYPAA hosts events to teach people to have fun in sobriety.
Mental Health Centers
The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties,
Mental Health Awareness Gallery This unique gallery space blends artistic work with mental health awareness to eliminate community bias and stigma related to serious mental health diagnoses.
MHACG Pros Program PROS stands for Personalized Recovery Oriented Services, and is geared toward helping those living with a mental health diagnosis live a healthy lifestyle.
MHACG Core Services CORE services provide opportunities for eligible adult Medicaid beneficiaries with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders to receive services in their own home or community.
Additional Mental Health Supports
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) provides a broad support group for family members of anyone who has experienced the symptoms of a mental health condition. Membership is free, and the weekly group is designed for adults family members.
Online Databases & State Resources
OASAS Treatment Availability Dashboard:
Allows you to search for State Certified Treatment Programs.
OASAS Provider Directory Search:
An online database of all Certified Providers, searchable by Region, County, Zip Code and Program Type.
OASAS Regional Field Office Staff:
A directory of 11 OASAS Field Staff Offices, including contact information and address, to direct you to local treatment options.
Additional Helplines
NYS OASAS HOPELINE: (877)-846-7369: A helpline offering help 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for drug and alcohol use, addiction and problem gambling. All calls are toll-free, anonymous and confidential.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): SAMHSA is a free and confidential helpline that offers support 24/7, 365 days a year. To find local services in your area, visit this link.