We work to create conditions for safety, encourage full participation, and break barriers together—because recovery is possible for all. We are a Peer Recovery Support Center under the Consortium, funded by the Department of Public Health’s Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. Located in the heart of Greenfield, MA, our center fosters a peer-to-peer community where people with lived experience of substance use recovery can discover and grow on their recovery journey. Our Mission: The RECOVER Project is a welcoming community that supports substance use recovery by sharing the wisdom of our lived experience. We seek to strengthen our community by encouraging full participation. Through advocacy and connection, we overcome barriers and promote the reality that recovery is possible for all. Participate, Grow, RECOVER
Peer-facilitated Community Meetings are the heart of our participatory process. They provide space for sharing information, feedback, new ideas, decision-making, and policy development. Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 1:30–3:00 PM—in person or on Zoom! If you would like to learn more or are interested in volunteering, please stop in during our open hours or call the main phone number. Helpful Definitions
Substance Use: A chronic condition characterized by the compulsive use of alcohol or other drugs despite harmful consequences. In a Peer Recovery model, this is often referred to as “lived experience of substance use,” and it reflects the depth of disruption that led to a personal recovery journey. Peer: An individual with lived experience of substance use and recovery who has not yet completed New Member Orientation at The RECOVER Project. Role within the Center: Peers engage with the center as newcomers, volunteering, exploring recovery resources, building connections, and beginning their journey in a supportive, peer-led environment. Their presence contributes to the inclusive and welcoming culture of the center. Peer Member: An individual with lived experience of substance use and recovery who has completed New Member Orientation and is an active member of The RECOVER Project. Role within the Center: Peer Members participate in and lead recovery-focused activities, groups, and meetings, support others through shared experience, volunteer, and help shape the center’s programming, policies, and culture with vote. Their involvement strengthens the peer-led foundation of the center. Ally: Someone who supports individuals in recovery without having lived experience, by advocating, reducing stigma, and promoting access to resources. Role within the Center: Allies actively contribute by walking alongside Peers and Peer Members, offering encouragement, advocacy, and connection. While they do not vote, lead recovery groups, or participate in member-only decisions, their involvement strengthens the center’s inclusive and recovery-focused mission through collaboration, support, and community engagement. Community Member: Someone who lives or works in the city where the Peer Recovery Support Center is located and supports its mission through engagement, collaboration, and advocacy, even without direct involvement in recovery. Role within the Center: Community Members engage with the center through events, partnerships, and advocacy efforts. Their support helps integrate recovery into the broader community and promotes shared responsibility for wellness and inclusion. Community Partner: An organization or agency that collaborates with the Peer Recovery Support Center to enhance recovery efforts through shared resources, advocacy, and coordinated support services. Role within the Center: Community Partners work alongside the center to expand access to services, co-host initiatives, and advocate for systemic change. Their collaboration strengthens the center’s capacity to serve and support its members. Staff Person: An individual with lived experience of substance use and recovery employed by the Consortium (the umbrella organization of the RP). Role within the Center: Staff support the daily functioning of the Peer Recovery Support Center by uplifting peer-led initiatives and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment. They work collaboratively to uphold the center’s mission, offer guidance, and ensure access to recovery resources and programming. Peer Participation: The participatory model is having a process, policy, and practices that ensure the voices of Peers are heard and respected and that they are involved at all levels of decision making about program, policy, and strategic planning.
