Peer Recovery Center Opens At Rockland Independent Living Center

The Rockland Independent Living Center has opened a Peer Recovery Center to serve people who are dealing with mental health and/or substance abuse issues.  The Center is hosting an Open House from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, February 16th for individuals who would benefit from these services.  Other community organizations interested in the program are also encouraged to attend.

The Peer Recovery Center helps individuals take control of their lives by providing small groups as well as one-on-one support, from specialists who themselves have experienced mental health or substance abuse issues.  The program is designed to provide a respectful, goal oriented focus on wellness; dealing with issues of housing, education and employment, social needs and opportunities, health, and available benefits, all of which provide support during the recovery process. 

Rockland Independent Living Center is dedicated to empowering disabled people to exert independence, choice and control in every aspect of their lives.  The vision of the Rockland Independent Living Center, which has been serving the lower Hudson Valley Community since 1987, is a barrier-free society with opportunities for all persons to achieve their maximum potential.  Programs and resources offered provide needed support to individuals with all disabilities at literally every stage of life.

Rockland Independent Living Center is located at 873 Route 45 (at the corner of Route 45 and New Hempstead Road) in New City, NY.  For information on the Open House or the new Peer Recovery Center, contact Andy Kohlbrenner, Director at (845)624-1366 ext.130 or Sean Campbell, Peer Specialist, at ext. 135.