Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR)

10/15/2026

Our Bridgeport Recovery Community Center recently celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with community partners, including The Bachata Experience, who brought everyone together for a free dance lesson!

Whether you're in recovery, seeking recovery, or simply looking to connect with a supportive community, there's a place for you at CCAR. 🧡

📍 Visit us at 1057 Broad Street in Bridgeport, CT, and discover everything our center has to offer!

Thank you to our community partners/organizations Self Care for Recovery Liberation Programs, Inc. Recovery Network of Programs, Inc. Alliance for Community Empowerment CASA - Chemical Abuse Services Agency Inc The Hub CT The Child and Family Guidance Center Southwest Community Health Center, Inc. Trinity Wellness of CT & House of Refuge Church

10/14/2026

SHOW US YOUR RECOVERY-THEMED TATTOO FOR A CHANCE TO WIN $300 TOWARDS NEW INK!

The 2nd Annual CCAR'ved in Ink Contest is LIVE...with TWO ways to enter

Drop a pic in the comments with a brief explanation of your tat OR log on to https://ccar.us/ccarved-in-ink/ and complete the entry form online.

10 finalists will be selected and featured in the CCAR'ved in Ink tent at CCAR presents Recovery Walks 2026 November 14th at Bushnell Park in Hartford. The recovery community will vote to determine a winner, who will be announced LIVE ON STAGE in the 2pm hour by host Jenny Boom Boom.

See official contest rules online. Contest ends November 2nd.

Interested in sponsoring or know an artist that may be interested in participating? Email [email protected]!

10/13/2026

What happens when the person everyone looks to for strength is the one who needs help?

For recovery coaches, advocates, and community leaders, admitting they're struggling can sometimes feel harder than asking for help in the first place.

In our latest blog, CCAR Executive Director Stacy Charpentier shares a perspective that doesn't get talked about enough in the recovery community, and a reminder that no one should have to pretend they're okay.

⏱️ 3-minute read

🔗 Read the full blog here: https://ccar.us/recovery-role-model-pressure/

10/12/2026

Everyone has a reason to walk. 💜

As part of our “Why I Walk” video series, John shares his reason. 👟

Join us November 14 at Bushnell Park in Hartford for Recovery Walks as we come together to celebrate recovery!

What’s your reason for walking? Tell us in the comments! 👇

10/12/2026

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10/11/2026

⛳️ A great day on the course for an even greater cause!

Team CCAR had a great time participating in Connecticut Alliance of Recovery Residences 5th Annual Drive for Recovery Golf Tournament at Lyman Orchards Golf Club this past Friday!

It was a fantastic opportunity to connect with others in the recovery community, enjoy some friendly competition, and support the important work CTARR does to strengthen recovery housing across Connecticut.

Thank you to CTARR for putting together a great event! We were happy to be part of it! 🧡

10/10/2026

When the dust settles, who are you really?

Shane Shackelford of Sober Southington talks about learning who he is in recovery after years of masking, people-pleasing, and relying on substances…and the questions he’s still learning how to answer along the way.

10/08/2026

A message from our Executive Director Stacy Charpentier

For more information on Recovery Walks and sponsorhip opportunities, visit https://ccar.us/ccar-events/recovery-walk/

10/07/2026

What if someone knocked on your door and tried to sell you sobriety?

Shane Shackelford of Sober Southington talks about why recovery can be difficult to picture from the outside…and why experiencing what’s on the other side is so different.