Each county in Pennsylvania provides access to peer support, often from a Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS). Peers are individuals with lived experience in their substance use recovery that can provide support with or without treatment. If you are unsure if you need treatment, or choose not to pursue treatment, you can talk to a peer specialist who can share options and introduce you to other recovery supports. Groups like NA (Narcotics Anonymous) or online resources like SMART Recovery can be a helpful way to learn about and meet other people in (or seeking) recovery.
Call for support.
Recovery Is Community
1-814-449-3089
Erie County Office of Drug and Alcohol
1-814-451-6877
Crawford County Drug and Alcohol
1-814-724-4100
Venango County Substance Use Program
1-814-432-9100
Warren County Drug and Alcohol
1-814-726-2100
Clarion County Drug and Alcohol
1-814-226-6350
Certified Recovery Specialist Class
Our Certified Recovery Specialist Class trains those who are in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction to become recovery specialists. Our program prepares participants for a certification test, leading to job opportunities helping others succeed on their recovery journeys.
Enrollment for the Certified Recovery Specialist class must be completed on the Pennsylvania Certification Board’s website.
Recovery Is Beautiful NWPA
Recovery Is Beautiful provides free recovery support services and resources for women and families impacted by substance use disorders. Through this program, community members have access to peer support, Life Skills Groups, Family and Individual Support Groups, Sober Social Events, Naloxone Resources, and more.
UPMC Magee Pregnancy and Women's Recovery Center
The UPMC Magee Pregnancy and Women’s Recovery Center is an outpatient program for women with substance use disorders who are pregnant or who have children. The center offers prenatal care, medication-assisted treatment with buprenorphine, counseling, and mobile case management to help meet social service needs.
Community Recovery Days
We participate in Annual Recovery Day celebrations in Erie, Crawford and Venango Counties. These community celebrations feature family fun activities, pony rides, vendors, refreshments, prizes, 5K races, candlelight vigils, and recovery resources.
These activities help spread the message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, prevention works, and treatment is effective and available.
Call (814) 449-3089 or email mortonal@upmc.edu to learn more.
Sober Social Activities
Through Recovery is Beautiful, we provide opportunities for those in recovery to find new sober activities they enjoy, in addition to facilitating healthy friendships with people who will support their recovery journey. Activities include walking groups, ice cream socials, skating days, and virtual craft events for individuals in recovery and their families.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) Meetings
Find local NA websites and phone lines for in-person meetings or search for virtual NA meetings.