Peer Support Groups At Spring Hill
Addiction can be a very isolating disease. One way that Spring Hill helps address this is by offering a wide variety of support group options, from traditional 12-step meetings to secular options.
Although addiction treatment at Spring Hill is provided by highly qualified healthcare professionals, we also recognize and celebrate the benefits of peer-led support groups and other peer-to-peer support options. We encourage you to take advantage of all of the resources available for recovery and offer a wide variety of peer support groups. This type of support can be critical for establishing a firm foundation for recovery, especially because participation in these groups often continues for many years beyond formal treatment.
Groups we bring in from the community allow you to hear from people at different phases of their recovery journeys, from people just beginning treatment to people with many years in recovery. Listening to these people’s experiences with addiction and the recovery process can help you feel less alone—an often-critical step in combating the shame that can accompany addiction.
In addition to facilitating support group involvement during treatment, we can also connect you with a group in your local community before you leave Spring Hill as part of our comprehensive aftercare planning.
12-Step Peer Support Groups
When people think of 12-step support groups, they often think of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and rightfully so. This was the group that first established a 12-step approach to recovery. It is perhaps equally well-known for asking participants to connect with a higher power of their own understanding—one that they believe is greater than themselves and they can put their faith in. At Spring Hill, we offer AA, Narcotics Anonymous (NA), and other 12-step offshoots, such as Celebrate Recovery.
Many sober living homes in Massachusetts and beyond require 12-step group attendance to maintain residency.
Non-12-Step Support Groups
Not everyone is comfortable relying on a higher power as part of their recovery journey. We also offer secular, non-12-step groups as an option for peer support.
Refuge Recovery is one example. This peer-led group relies on Buddhist principles but is not a religious program, and participants are not required to practice Buddhism or any religion or rely on a higher power. The program asks members to attend meetings, read Refuge Recovery literature, and find a sponsor to help them through the program.
SMART Recovery is another non-faith-based support group available through Spring Hill.
This group relies on evidence-based practices and promotes self-empowerment, helping participants:
- Build and maintain motivation
- Cope with cravings and urges
- Manage feelings, thoughts, and behaviors
- Live a balanced life
Specific Support Groups
We also offer various groups for specific populations, depending on need. These may include, for example, a young adults support group, a co-occurring disorders group, or a first responders’ group.
Seek Help At Spring Hill Recovery Today
If Spring Hill sounds like the right fit for you or your loved one’s recovery needs, call us today. Our treatment specialists can help you get the treatment you need to begin your path to recovery.
