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New Choices Recovery Center is a nonprofit organization providing prevention, treatment, recovery support, peer services, educational partnerships, and community outreach throughout Schenectady County.

🌿 Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day 🌿Today, New Choices Recovery Center recognizes and honors Indigenous peoples, their r...
10/12/2026

🌿 Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day 🌿

Today, New Choices Recovery Center recognizes and honors Indigenous peoples, their rich cultures, traditions, histories, and continued contributions to our communities.

We acknowledge the importance of honoring the past, listening to Indigenous voices, and respecting the strength and resilience of Native communities.

At New Choices, we believe everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect. Healing looks different for everyone, and culture, connection, and community can play meaningful roles in that journey.

Today and every day, we stand for understanding, inclusion, and stronger communities. ❤️

💚💙 Sometimes, the right support at the right time can make all the difference.The teenage years come with challenges, pr...
10/12/2026

💚💙 Sometimes, the right support at the right time can make all the difference.

The teenage years come with challenges, pressures, and decisions that can have a lasting impact. When alcohol or drug use becomes a concern, knowing how to respond and where to turn for help matters.

At New Choices Recovery Center, our Teen Intervene program provides early intervention support for adolescents who may be experimenting with or experiencing problems related to alcohol or other drug use.

Through a brief, evidence-based approach, Teen Intervene helps young people:

✅ Better understand the risks associated with substance use

✅ Explore how their choices may be affecting their lives

✅ Develop healthier decision-making skills

✅ Identify personal goals and positive changes

✅ Build motivation to make healthier choices

This isn't about judgment, punishment, or labeling young people. It's about meeting teens where they are, encouraging meaningful conversations, and helping them move toward healthier futures.

💙 Early support. Brighter choices.

📲 Have questions or want to make a referral?

Contact Jessica Nivens, Prevention Program Director, directly:

📞 518-280-9895 ext. 6010
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.newchoicesrecovery.org

💚 Life on Solid Ground.

💙 Ever wish life came with a pause button?Between responsibilities, relationships, unexpected challenges, and everything...
10/12/2026

💙 Ever wish life came with a pause button?

Between responsibilities, relationships, unexpected challenges, and everything life throws our way, emotions can sometimes feel overwhelming.

Learning how to respond instead of react is a skill, and it's one we can all continue developing.

New Choices Recovery Center offers a FREE Emotional Regulation virtual group series for young adults and adults who want to better understand their emotions, manage stress, strengthen coping skills, and build confidence in handling everyday challenges.

This isn't about never getting upset, frustrated, or overwhelmed. It's about developing practical tools to help you navigate those moments.

✨ 5-Week Virtual Series
📅 Choose a session:
• Wednesdays | 12:00–1:00 PM
• Thursdays | 4:00–5:00 PM
💻 Zoom | FREE to attend

📲 **Ready to build healthier coping skills? Register today!**

Click the link below to sign up, or scan the QR code on our flyer.

🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewSkhI0NGH4gCB6whjW5BvgA11ygNuRk3XUPSeTxzC-RzQaA/viewform?usp=header

✅ FREE to attend!
📞 518-280-9895 ext. 6010
📧 [email protected]

💙 Pause. Breathe. Choose. Move Forward.

💜 Remember when your teenager wanted to tell you EVERYTHING? Now you're lucky to get more than three words! 😅Parenting t...
10/12/2026

💜 Remember when your teenager wanted to tell you EVERYTHING? Now you're lucky to get more than three words! 😅

Parenting teenagers can feel like learning a whole new language.

They're growing, becoming more independent, testing boundaries, and figuring out who they are. Meanwhile, you're trying to keep the lines of communication open!

Our FREE Active Parenting: Teens program helps parents and caregivers build stronger connections with their teens while learning practical strategies for communication, boundaries, and navigating challenging behavior.

You don't have to choose between giving your teen independence and staying connected. There are ways to work toward both.

✨ 6 Virtual Sessions
📅 Tuesdays | 12:00–2:00 PM
💻 Zoom | FREE to attend

📲 **Want to strengthen your connection with your teen? Register today!**

Click the link below to sign up, or scan the QR code on our flyer.

🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeIQAQh1WOkAzq1RDPZJtxoiQc7zb4RWc9Ye6tbCOPTHJW6Jg/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106456036353021343748

✅ FREE to attend!

📞 518-280-9895 ext. 6010
📧 [email protected]

💜 Stronger connections. Brighter futures.

💙 Does parenting ever feel like you're repeating yourself 100 times a day? 😅Homework battles, morning routines, big emot...
10/12/2026

💙 Does parenting ever feel like you're repeating yourself 100 times a day? 😅

Homework battles, morning routines, big emotions, sibling disagreements... sound familiar?

You're not alone, and you don't have to have all the answers!

Our FREE Active Parenting: Ages 5–12 program helps parents and caregivers develop practical tools for better communication, encouraging positive behavior, setting consistent expectations, and building stronger family relationships.

Because parenting isn't about being perfect. It's about learning what works for your family.

✨ 6 Virtual Sessions
📅 Wednesdays | 5:00–7:00 PM
💻 Zoom | FREE to attend

📲 **Ready for some new parenting tools? Register today!**

Click the link below to sign up, or scan the QR code on our flyer.

🔗 https://forms.gle/t2usEjXW6EP2oevZ8

✅ FREE to attend!

📞 518-280-9895 ext. 6010
📧 [email protected]

💙 Real tools for real life!

💚 Little ones don't come with instruction manuals! 👶From toddler tantrums to those big emotions in little bodies, parent...
10/12/2026

💚 Little ones don't come with instruction manuals! 👶

From toddler tantrums to those big emotions in little bodies, parenting young children comes with plenty of questions and challenges.

The good news? You don't have to figure it all out alone!

New Choices Recovery Center offers FREE Active Parenting: Birth–5 classes designed to help parents and caregivers better understand their children's development, strengthen communication, and build confidence along the way.

✨ 4 Virtual Sessions
📅 Wednesdays | 3:00–5:00 PM
💻 Zoom | FREE to attend

Whether you're a first-time parent or have been doing this for years, there's always something new to learn.

📲 **Interested in joining? Register today!**

Click the link below to sign up, or scan the QR code on our flyer.

🔗 https://forms.gle/t2usEjXW6EP2oevZ8

✅ FREE to attend!
📞 518-280-9895 ext. 6010
📧 [email protected]

💚 Strong foundations today help create brighter tomorrows!

📢 Holiday Closure NoticeNew Choices Recovery Center will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026. We will reopen Tuesday, Oct...
10/12/2026

📢 Holiday Closure Notice

New Choices Recovery Center will be closed Monday, October 12, 2026. We will reopen Tuesday, October 13, during our regular business hours.

💚 While our offices are closed, support is still available!

📞 Peer Support Helpline: 518-709-4811
🕘 Available daily from 9 AM to 9 PM

Our peer support team is here to listen, encourage, and support you. Recovery doesn't take a holiday, and you don't have to navigate it alone.

Have a safe holiday, and we look forward to seeing you Tuesday!

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being. Taking care of our emoti...
10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚
Mental health is an important part of overall health and well-being. Taking care of our emotional wellness, building healthy coping skills, and reaching out for support when needed are all part of prevention and recovery.
At New Choices Recovery Center, we believe in creating communities where people feel supported, connected, and empowered to seek help.
Today is a reminder to check in—with yourself and with those around you. A conversation, a resource, or a moment of support can make a real difference.

We're Hiring! Medical Director (MD/DO)New Choices Recovery Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Director (MD or DO) who...
10/09/2026

We're Hiring! Medical Director (MD/DO)

New Choices Recovery Center is seeking a dedicated Medical Director (MD or DO) who has a passion for serving the community and providing quality substance use disorder treatment services.

In this role, you'll work alongside a multidisciplinary team of medical and clinical professionals, including nurse practitioners and nursing staff, to support patient care and ensure the effective operation of our services.

What We Offer:
- Negotiable salary and schedule
- Competitive benefits
- Paid malpractice coverage
- Continuing education opportunities

Location: Schenectady, NY

Interested in joining our team?
Please submit your CV or direct any questions to:
Laura Combs, CEO
[email protected]

Help us make a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.

Please share to help us reach qualified candidates!

10/05/2026

Bringing the pantry to YOU 🚚 🧡

Our mobile food service resumes today, offering healthy meals to as many people as possible. You can access this FREE service by stopping by one of our many mobile sites!

📍 Various elementary schools across Schenectady
🕜 ALL mobile services are from 1:45 to 2:45 pm
‼️ In partnership with and following the SCSD calendar

Address

728 State Street
Schenectady, NY
12307

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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