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Writers for Recovery We provide writing workshops, trainings, and talks to help people process trauma, build self-esteem, and practice healthy, sustained recovery.

Writers for Recovery provides writing workshops, trainings, and talks to recovery groups, residential treatment facilities, and recovery organizations. We help people discover the power of the written word to process trauma, build self-esteem, and support healthy, sustained recovery. Participants in Writers for Recovery workshops write deeply personal stories of struggle and perseverance, doubt and inspiration, and the slow but steady work of renewal and healing. They share their stories with the public through literary readings, the Writers for Recovery blog, our annual print anthology, One Imagined Word at a Time, and our newest collaborative venture, the Writers for Recovery Podcast on VTDigger.org. Since 2014, Writers for Recovery has brought workshops, public readings, trainings, and talks to communities from Newport in the Northeast Kingdom to Brattleboro on Vermont’s southern border. We’ve held workshops in state correctional facilities and recovery centers. We’ve done readings in libraries, gallery spaces, and the Vermont State House. We’ve given talks to recovery professionals, educators, and community leaders. And we’ve shared our message in newspapers, TV, radio, and online. Our work has helped people across Vermont gain new perspectives on addiction and recovery. And it’s helped reduce the stigma of addiction by showing that people in recovery can make valuable contributions to their communities and lead rich, fulfilling lives. In 2016, more than 59,000 Americans died from drug overdose. Addiction has devastated our communities, pushed our healthcare systems to the limit, and torn countless families apart. In such an environment, the need for recovery resources is more important than ever. Our goal as an organization is to expand the work of Writers for Recovery across New England so that we can provide more support to help individuals and communities win the battle against addiction. This means training more workshop leaders, providing more workshops to people in recovery, and increasing our outreach through trainings, talks, and our media channels. To do this, we need the financial support of people like you. If you believe in our mission, please give today.

10/11/2026

FREE WFR Zoom Groups Tuesday at 2PM and 6:30PM.
writersforrecovery.org for links

The Writers for Recovery Podcast is now available on Spotify. Give it a listen, and give it a share!
10/09/2026

The Writers for Recovery Podcast is now available on Spotify. Give it a listen, and give it a share!

Podcast · Gary Miller · Hosted by Gary Miller, Creative Director of Writers for Recovery, "I've Had Joy" features real recovery stories, expert discussions on recovery issues, and tips for finding your way to recovery and living a healthy, fulfilled life. We're here in Vermont, but our reach is in...

Even if you are struggling, you can recover and live a better life! Just ask Kali!!
09/14/2026

Even if you are struggling, you can recover and live a better life! Just ask Kali!!

Who Could Have Predicted? I never would have predicted that at 41 years old I'd be living in a sober living house and been to rehab several times.  I never would have predicted that I'd ever be arrested, especially 3 times in one week.  I never would have predic

Our first workshop for parents of people with substance use disorder was just amazing! We're starting our second one soo...
09/08/2026

Our first workshop for parents of people with substance use disorder was just amazing! We're starting our second one soon. Please spread the word!!

Episode 3 of the "I've Had Joy," the NEW Writers for Recovery Podcast, which features Tim Farr-Maccione's journey from a...
09/04/2026

Episode 3 of the "I've Had Joy," the NEW Writers for Recovery Podcast, which features Tim Farr-Maccione's journey from an unsettled childhood to his founding of the Common Ground recovery residence in Rutland Vermont. Link to the podcast is in the comments.

08/31/2026

Today is Overdose Awareness Day. Please take a moment to remember those we have lost to the disease of addiction. And if you are struggling, there are good people who want to help. Reach out and you can change your life for the better.

Episode 2 of the "I've Had Joy," the NEW Writers for Recovery Podcast. Link in comments.
08/14/2026

Episode 2 of the "I've Had Joy," the NEW Writers for Recovery Podcast. Link in comments.

Writers for Recovery Zoom sessions start tomorrow. Come and write with us!
08/10/2026

Writers for Recovery Zoom sessions start tomorrow. Come and write with us!

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949 Somers Road
Barnet, VT
05821

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+18023574616

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