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CCAR is a centralized resource in CT for all things recovery. Whether you are contemplating a life in recovery, are new to recovery or are in long-term recovery, CCAR is here to help you to navigate the recovery community, by connecting you with others in recovery and providing access to area support services.

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Giving Tuesday is a global celebration of generosity observed annually. At CCAR, we are fortunate to receive incredible support year-round through volunteering, donations, and community partnerships. If you’re inspired to participate in the Giving Tuesday movement, we warmly invite you to consider supporting CCAR and your local recovery community. Your generosity can make a meaningful difference. We aim to raise $5,000 for our Recovery Support Services before the end of the year. To donate, visit the link in our bio! #GivingTuesday #addictionrecovery #recoverysupportservices #giveback

Giving Tuesday is a global celebration of generosity observed annually. At CCAR, we are fortunate...

Check out CCAR's list of open positions, so YOU can help individuals on their recovery journey daily! Apply now with the link in our bio 🔗 #nowhiring #addictionrecovery

Check out CCAR's list of open positions, so YOU can help individuals on their recovery...

REMINDER: The CCAR Main Office and our Recovery Community Centers will remain closed today, 11/29, in observance of the holiday. Put your recovery first this weekend! #addictionrecovery #recoveryfirst

REMINDER: The CCAR Main Office and our Recovery Community Centers will remain closed today, 11/29,...

Happy Thanksgiving from CCAR! 🍂 Today we are thankful for our employees, volunteers, supporters, and RECOVERY 🙌 Our Main Office and Recovery Community Centers will be closed today, 11/28, and tomorrow, 11/29. We hope you have a safe and happy holiday! #Thanksgiving2024 #addictionrecovery #gratitude

Happy Thanksgiving from CCAR! 🍂 Today we are thankful for our employees, volunteers, supporters, and...

@ccartraining believes that spirituality plays a large part in recovery. By completing this course, you will be able to help those you serve understand, accept and embrace spirituality for themselves. You can register for this training or others by visiting the link in our bio! #addictionrecovery #recoverycoaching #spirituality

@ccartraining believes that spirituality plays a large part in recovery. By completing this course, you...

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that is observed each year, and it is one week away! We are so lucky to have so much generous support through volunteering, donations, community partnerships, and more all year round. However, if you are interested in joining the Giving Tuesday movement - we would greatly appreciate it if you thought of CCAR and your local recovery community 🧡 We have a goal of raising $5,000 for our Recovery Support Services before the end of the year. Any amount helps - the link to donate is in our bio! #GivingTuesday #addictionrecovery

Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that is observed each year, and it is...

The holidays can be a difficult time of year for those in recovery. Focus on these reminders: - Plan ahead ensure your ability to put your recovery first - Lean on your support system - Host your own gathering - Get comfortable saying no #addictionrecovery #thanksgiving

The holidays can be a difficult time of year for those in recovery. Focus on...

The @ccartraining's Recovery Coach Academy© prepares participants by helping them to actively listen, ask really good questions, and discover and manage their own stuff. Register today for this training our others by clicking the link in our bio and selecting 'CCAR Training' #addictionrecovery #recoverycoachacademy

The @ccartraining's Recovery Coach Academy© prepares participants by helping them to actively listen, ask really...

Over the past year, CCAR has expanded its Recovery Support Services to add three additional Recovery Community Centers! We now have eight across the state of Connecticut. We encourage you to utilize these centers in your recovery journey. All are welcome!

Over the past year, CCAR has expanded its Recovery Support Services to add three additional...

We understand that not everyone can make it to our Recovery Community Centers around the state. With our daily Virtual Support Meetings, we bring Recovery to you! Visit our website to find our selection of virtual support meetings to help you continue your recovery journey. #addictionrecovery #virtualsupportmeetings #virtualsupport

We understand that not everyone can make it to our Recovery Community Centers around the...

Ethics trainings are not all created equal. Recovery Coaches need an understanding of ethics that differs from those of clinicians due to their unique role in guiding someone through their own recovery process. Sign up for Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches with @ccartraining! To register for this training or others, visit the link in our bio 👆 #addictionrecovery #ethicalconsideration

Ethics trainings are not all created equal. Recovery Coaches need an understanding of ethics that...

Keep climbing 🏔💪✨ #addictionrecoveryquote #motivationalquote

Keep climbing 🏔💪✨ #addictionrecoveryquote #motivationalquote

Check out our current openings 🙌 Join the CCAR Team by applying today - link in our bio! #nowhiring #addictionrecovery #connecticutjobs

Check out our current openings 🙌 Join the CCAR Team by applying today - link...

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Community Conversation at our CCAR Hartford Recovery Community Center! It was inspiring to connect with so many dedicated individuals from the community. Together, we shared insights, built connections, and explored ways to strengthen our partnerships. Events like these remind us how powerful collaboration can be in supporting recovery and fostering safer, healthier communities. Special thanks to Cacona Kai for providing the delicious food enjoyed by all. We’re grateful for your engagement and commitment, and we look forward to continuing this journey with you. Thank you for being part of this impactful afternoon!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Community Conversation at our CCAR Hartford...

Join us for a Community Conversation this evening at Hartford Recovery Community Center! We hope to see you there. #addictionrecovery #recoverycommunity #hartfordct

Join us for a Community Conversation this evening at Hartford Recovery Community Center! We hope...

Today is Veterans Day 🇺🇸 We want to take the time to thank all who have served and remember those we have lost. CCAR Recovery Community Centers and Main Office will be closed today, 11/11, in observance. #VeteransDay #thankyouforyourservice

Today is Veterans Day 🇺🇸 We want to take the time to thank all who...

Looking to expand your recovery community? Join the CCAR Space on The Phoenix App to connect with individuals from anywhere! Share quotes, questions, recovery milestones, and get access to virtual support meetings. We hope you join us - link to join in our bio. #addictionrecovery #recoverycommunity

Looking to expand your recovery community? Join the CCAR Space on The Phoenix App to...

Make sure you don't miss out on any CCAR updates 🙌 Sign up for our email newsletter here - link in our bio! #addictionrecovery #recoverycommunity

Make sure you don't miss out on any CCAR updates 🙌 Sign up for our...

Today is Election Day 🗳🇺🇸 Same-day registration is available at select locations in Connecticut, so if you are not registered - it isn't too late! If you have any questions or issues regarding voting, Election Day Hotline at 1-866-733-2463 Your vote is your voice; make it heard 💪 #ElectionDay #addictionrecovery

Today is Election Day 🗳🇺🇸 Same-day registration is available at select locations in Connecticut, so...

It is time to strengthen the relationship between Hartford Police/First Responders and the recovery community. Join us for this important event at Hartford Recovery Community Center on 11/12!

It is time to strengthen the relationship between Hartford Police/First Responders and the recovery community....

Keep on pushing through the resistance - you got this ✈️💨💪 #recoverymotivation #addictionrecoveryquotes

Keep on pushing through the resistance - you got this ✈️💨💪 #recoverymotivation #addictionrecoveryquotes

Last week, we held an Open House at our New London Recovery Community Center! We...

Happy Halloween 🎃👻 Our Recovery Community Centers have held some great events to get in the spirit - a perfect way to have fun in recovery! We hope you have a safe Halloween 🌙 #halloween #addictionrecovery

Happy Halloween 🎃👻 Our Recovery Community Centers have held some great events to get in...

Register for this evening session of Recovery Coach Academy with @ccartraining! This is the perfect opportunity for individuals who may work during the day and cannot take time off. Sign up for this training or others with the link in our bio! #recoverycoaching #onlinetraining #addictionrecovery

Register for this evening session of Recovery Coach Academy with @ccartraining! This is the perfect...

Are you interested in a career supporting the recovery community? Check out our open positions at CCAR! Apply today - link in our bio 👆🔗 #hiring #connecticutjobs #addictionrecovery

Are you interested in a career supporting the recovery community? Check out our open positions...

There is a strong connection between voting and recovery. So many relevant political issues, whether federal, state, or municipal, impact the recovery community. Just to name a few... - Community Support Programs - Harm Reduction - Sober Living Resources - Insurance Coverage - Sentencing/Incarceration These issues impact YOU, so it is vital to determine who you are voting for and what you are voting for. Election Day (11/5) is rapidly approaching, be prepared and get your voice heard! #ElectionDay #votinginrecovery #addictionrecovery

There is a strong connection between voting and recovery. So many relevant political issues, whether...

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Community Training Event and Open House at our New London Recovery Community Center today 🙌 We appreciate the tremendous community support we received today and are excited to continue spreading recovery throughout Connecticut. Thank you to our dedicated staff and volunteers - we couldn't have done it without you! #newlondonct #addictionrecovery #recoverycommunitycenter

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Community Training Event and Open House...

REMINDER: Our New London Recovery Community Center will host a FREE Community Training session tomorrow, followed by an Open House. All are welcome! 🙌 RSVP to the Open House with the link in our bio. #newlondonct #recoverycommunity #addictionrecovery

REMINDER: Our New London Recovery Community Center will host a FREE Community Training session tomorrow,...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a month to bring awareness to domestic violence and Organizations working on DV issues, support victims and survivors, hold abusers accountable, and create/update legislation. Domestic Violence can happen to ANYONE and is not always displayed in the traditional behaviors we associate it with. There is also a strong link between domestic violence and substance use. Substance use is more likely to be present in families where domestic violence occurs. To learn more or get help, visit @ndvhofficial If you are experiencing domestic violence, you are not alone; there is always help. #domesticviolenceawarenessmonth #substanceuse

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a month to bring awareness to domestic violence and...

An evening opportunity for Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches with @ccartraining! Interested in registering for this training or others? Visit the link in our bio and select 'CCAR Training' #recoverycoaches #ethics

An evening opportunity for Ethical Considerations for Recovery Coaches with @ccartraining! Interested in registering for...

THIS WEEK - Join us for this FREE Community Training Event by @ccartraining at our New London Recovery Community Center 🙌 Stay after to learn more about the RCC at our Open House: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM #newlondonct #recoverycoaching

THIS WEEK - Join us for this FREE Community Training Event by @ccartraining at our...

Halloween can be a time of difficulty and temptation for those in recovery. If you are feeling this way, you are not alone. There are plenty of tricks to having a safe, sober, and fun Halloween. For some ideas consider exploring your pathway, leaning on friends and family, or even hosting your own event - plan ahead to put your recovery first! #halloween #addictionrecovery

Halloween can be a time of difficulty and temptation for those in recovery. If you...

Election Day is getting closer! Today is the last day to register in advance for the upcoming election in Connecticut. Check your registration status on your state's website. Exercise your right to vote 💪🗳 #electionday #election2024

Election Day is getting closer! Today is the last day to register in advance for...

Our new Recovery Community Center in New London is hosting an Open House on October 25th 👏 We hope you join us to learn more about the center and celebrate this new addition to the recovery community! Come early for a free community education training, A Beginners Guide to Coaching Recovery, @ccartraining from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Let us know you're coming - RSVP with the link in our bio. #newlondonct #addictionrecovery

Our new Recovery Community Center in New London is hosting an Open House on October...

Register for this training by @ccartraining to learn: - Learn about the barriers and resources that people involved within justice settings can face - Explore the ethical considerations of serving in these systems - Explore how culture and stigma can affect people involved within this system and people affected by incarceration - and more! Sign up for this training or others with the link in our bio! #recoverycoaches #justicesettings #addictionrecovery

Register for this training by @ccartraining to learn: - Learn about the barriers and resources...

Community collaboration continues to grow! A few weeks ago, Community Police Officer Mormino from the Hartford Police Department visited our Hartford Recovery Community Center to learn more about CCAR and the resources we offer. The overall goal is to help reduce the stigma between law enforcement and individuals with substance use disorders. By understanding the support we provide, Officer Mormino can now suggest our services to those he encounters in the community who may be in need of help. Today, Officer Mormino returned—this time joined by Lt. Graves of the Hartford Fire Department and Mr. Virgulto, Operations Supervisor at American Medical Response. They visited to explore how we can all work together to better serve individuals in recovery. We’re also proud to share that CCAR volunteer John O’Connor has taken the lead in connecting with these individuals and introducing them to CCAR’s mission. John has completely transformed his life and is now a passionate advocate for recovery, helping others find their path forward. Assisting also with today’s visit was Connell Daniel, longtime volunteer and recovery coach. We deeply appreciate everyone’s dedication to building a stronger, more connected community! #ccar #hartfordct #addictionrecovery #communitysupport

Community collaboration continues to grow! A few weeks ago, Community Police Officer Mormino from the...

Today, October 14th, is Indigenous Peoples' Day. CCAR Recovery Community Centers and Main Office will be closed today in observance. This day is to recognize the Indigenous communities that have lived in the Americas for thousands of years and to celebrate their contributions to the world. #indigenouspeoplesday

Today, October 14th, is Indigenous Peoples' Day. CCAR Recovery Community Centers and Main Office will...

SAVE THE DATE - Join us for this FREE Community Training Event at our New London Recovery Community Center 🙌 Stay after to learn more about the RCC at our Open House: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM #newlondonct #recoverycoaching

SAVE THE DATE - Join us for this FREE Community Training Event at our New...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a month to bring awareness to domestic violence and Organizations working on DV issues, support victims and survivors, hold abusers accountable, and create/update legislation. Domestic Violence can happen to ANYONE and is not always displayed in the traditional behaviors we associate it with. There is also a strong link between domestic violence and substance use. Substance use is more likely to be present in families where domestic violence occurs. To learn more or get help, visit @ndvhofficial Remember you are not alone; there is always help. #domesticviolenceawarnessmonth

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a month to bring awareness to domestic violence and...

Over the past year, CCAR has significantly expanded our programs and services. You know what that means...job opportunities! Visit the link in our bio for an updated list of our current openings. #jobopportunities #nowhiring #connecticutjobs

Over the past year, CCAR has significantly expanded our programs and services. You know what...

Our new Recovery Community Center in New London is hosting an Open House on October 25th 👏 We hope you join us to learn more about the center and celebrate this new addition to the recovery community! Come early for a free community education training, A Beginners Guide to Coaching Recovery, by @ccartraining from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Let us know you're coming - RSVP with the link in our bio. #newlondonct #recoverycommunitycenter

Our new Recovery Community Center in New London is hosting an Open House on October...

Reminder! September 15th - October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month! This month is to celebrate the cultures, histories, and contributions of those from various countries such as Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central and South America, to name a few. CCAR has some fantastic programs that would only be possible with the contributions of individuals of Hispanic Heritage. If you are a Spanish Speaker, we have plenty of recovery resources available! Check them out: - La Recuperacíon Importa Pódcast - Telephone Recovery Support Calls in Spanish - Spanish All Recovery Meetings - Recovery Coach Professional Interviews in Spanish - Spanish Recovery Coach Academy #HispanicHeritageMonth2024

Reminder! September 15th - October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month! This month is to celebrate...

Please join us in officially welcoming our new Executive Director, Stacy Charpentier 👏 Stacy shares, "I am deeply humbled and honored to step into the role of Executive Director at CCAR, a place that has been my professional home for over a decade. My journey with CCAR has been one of growth, learning, and a deep commitment to our mission. Working at CCAR has never been just a job to me - it is a passion, and I am dedicated to ensuring Phil's legacy thrives through this transition." We look forward to continuing our mission and supporting our recovery communities through this change in leadership!

Please join us in officially welcoming our new Executive Director, Stacy Charpentier 👏 Stacy shares,...

One month until Election Day! Do you have any questions or confusion related to voting? Visit your state's official website for all important voting information. Make your voice heard 💪🗳 #ElectionDay

One month until Election Day! Do you have any questions or confusion related to voting?...

Today we officially say goodbye to Phil Valentine as CCAR Executive Director. Phil has completed...

Register for this afternoon session of the Recovery Coach Academy with @ccartraining! Information on this training and others can be found with the link in our bio 🔗 #recoverycoachtraining #recoverycoaching

Register for this afternoon session of the Recovery Coach Academy with @ccartraining! Information on this...

As National Recovery Month ends, we want to recap our 23rd Annual Recovery Walks! 🤩...

This training program by @ccartraining is perfect for Recovery Coaches looking to work or are working within professional settings. Register today for this training or others with the link in our bio! #recoverycoaching #addictionrecovery

This training program by @ccartraining is perfect for Recovery Coaches looking to work or are...

What an amazing day at our 23rd Annual Recovery Walks! 🤩 Thank you to all attendees, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners for joining us in putting a face on Recovery. Today we honored Phil Valentine at his last Recovery Walks! as Executive Director and welcomed new Executive Director Stacy Charpentier 👏 Thank you also to our special guest speakers: Dr. Miriam E. Delphin-Rittmon of @samhsagov, Nancy Navarretta of @dmhasct, and Barbara McClane CCAR Board President. Happy National Recovery Month everyone - see you next year at Connecticut’s BIGGEST Recovery Celebration! #recoverywalks2024

What an amazing day at our 23rd Annual Recovery Walks! 🤩 Thank you to all...

Today is the day 🙌 CCAR's 23rd Annual Recovery Walks! begins today at 11 AM in Bushnell Park in Hartford, CT! We are calling on the community to join us for a day filled with fellowship, family, community, music, food, exhibitors, a kid's zone (complete with a bounce house, dunk tank, cotton candy, popcorn, arts and crafts), and CCAR's historic walk through beautiful Bushnell Park—with guest host Jenny Boom Boom from Hot 93.7 🤩 See you there! #recoverywalks2024 #bushnellparkevents #nationalrecoverymonth

Today is the day 🙌 CCAR's 23rd Annual Recovery Walks! begins today at 11 AM...

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