Support Groups
Columbia County
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AA Meetings- Columbia County or call: (518) 463-0906
Columbia Pathways to Recovery offers the following Meetings:
Tuesdays 10am - 1pm Coffee Hour Drop-In
Tuesdays at 6pm, AA Women’s Step Meeting
Wednesdays at 6pm, Revelation Wellness Exercise Class
Wednesdays at 8pm, The Chatham Beginners AA Meeting
Thursdays at 9am, Coffee Hour
Thursday at 6pm, AA Men’s Meeting
Thursdays at 7pm, Creative Writing Workshop
Fridays from 9am- 12pm Coffee Hour Drop-In
Saturdays at 7pm, AA Meeting: Big Book Study Group
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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
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Weekly and monthly LGBTQ+ support groups, run by volunteers provides safe, sober, free spaces for connection, networking, resource sharing for mental, physical and emotional well-being, creative outlets, trainings, guest speakers and advocacy.
When: Every Thursday from 5-7 PM
Where: Columbia Pathways to Recovery, 1 Taconic Place, Chatham
Who: emily@c-gac.org
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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
M/T/W: afternoon/evening by appointment: CRAFT one on one support mtg, call Barbara 518-764-1749
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Weekly and monthly LGBTQ+ support groups, run by volunteers provides safe sober free spaces for connection, networking, resource sharing for mental, physical and emotional well-being, creative outlets, trainings, guest speakers and advocacy.
When: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 6-8pm
Where: Artlife717, Columbia Street, Hudson, NY
Who: emily@c-gac.org
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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
Time: 6-7:30pm
Where: Spark of Hudson, 502 Union St, Hudson, NY 12534
Who: cmcffc.org ITC Support Groups NYS
Contact: Jaime Cooper, btitcgroup@gmail.com
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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.
Who: Twin County Recovery Services
Contact: Bryan Zimmerman
(518) 502-4379
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NAMI CCNY offers Family Support Group The 2nd And 4th Tuesday At 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Meetings are held in a hybrid format at Kinderhook Memorial Library, 18 Hudson St, Kinderhook, NY 12106 or Via Zoom.
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar experiences.
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SMART is an 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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7:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at Columbia Pathways to Recovery, 1 Taconic Place, Chatham
Greene County
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Greene County Answering Service in Catskill, call: (518) 463-0906
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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.
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
Local Recovery Drop-in Centers
Columbia County Pathways to Recovery
Chatham, NY
Hains Falls, NY
Hudson
Catskill
Mental Health Centers
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.
Youth Coalitions
CGAC partners with Tobacco Free Action Communities (TFAC) to offer programming for youth in our community.
Students take part in activities that build leadership and support health and wellness—like crafts, media projects, games, event planning, and community events.
Youth can collaborate across schools by joining the Clear Mind Club or start a coalition at their own school.
Programs are flexible and can take place during lunch, class time, or after school.
Contact: Zack@c-gac.org with questions.
Recovery Advocacy & Community Connects
Hike & Hangs- Recovery is better together! Join us for monthly hikes at beautiful locations in Columbia & Greene. Snacks, rides, great views and vibes. Sponsored in partnership with MHACG Clubhouse.
Young People in Recovery (YPR) or Friends of Recovery-New York (FOR-NY), 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 Advocacy & Support
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.