Support Groups

Local Support Groups + Resources for anyone facing difficult challenges related to substance use.

 Columbia County 

Greene County 

Family Support Navigator Program

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

Bryanz@twincountyrecoveryservices.org

Family Support Navigator Program

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

(518) 502-4379

Bryanz@twincountyrecoveryservices.org

SMART Recovery!

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

Invitation to Change- A different Approach to Addiction

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

Family & Friends Support Group

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

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

Women in Recovery Group

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

Men’s Recovery Support Group

When: Mondays

Time: 5:30 pm

Where: Zoom

Who: Use our contact form to receive zoom link

Contact: info@mountaintopcarescoalition.com

“Better Together” Al-Anon Meeting

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

AA Meetings- Columbia County

Grief Support Group

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

 

AA Meetings- Greene County

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! ClubhousesFacebook

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,

Columbia County Mental Health

Greene County Mental Health

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.

NAMI- Columbia County

NAMI- Greene County

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.

State Operated (Inpatient) Addiction Treatment Centers

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.