Business Details
29 Years
experience
Peer-Led Recovery Support in Frederick, Maryland
Founded in 1997, we are a community-driven wellness and recovery center dedicated to providing free peer-led addiction recovery and mental health support services. Our mission centers on creating an inclusive, nonjudgmental environment where individuals facing significant life challenges can heal, reconnect, and chart their own recovery paths. With over 25 years of experience, our team of certified peer recovery specialists delivers compassionate support through one-on-one sessions, group meetings, and educational programs. We emphasize multiple pathways to recovery, ensuring accessibility for all adults in Frederick County. Our services include life skills coaching, community resource navigation, and advocacy, empowering individuals to reintegrate into society.Testimonials highlight our impact as a sanctuary for personal growth, where peer connections foster hope and resilience. As a nonprofit organization, we remain committed to removing barriers to recovery by offering all services at no cost. Our leadership team combines deep local knowledge with specialized expertise in mental health and substance use disorders, ensuring our programs align with community needs. This dedication to transparency, client autonomy, and evidence-based peer support establishes us as a trusted pillar of Frederick County's recovery network.
Services
Peer Support
Daily Groups
Advocacy
Health Education
Recovery Training
Resource Navigation
Life Skills Coaching
Zoom Groups
RPS Supervision
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Free peer-led recovery services since 1997
- Certified Peer Recovery Specialist training programs
- Inclusive, nonjudgmental community environment
- Specialized support for co-occurring mental health challenges
- Comprehensive resource navigation assistance
What people say
Life-changing support
Safe environment
Nonjudgmental community
Second home
Empowering journey
Services
Peer Support Groups
Structured group sessions connecting individuals in recovery through shared experiences. Our peer-led format fosters mutual support while maintaining professional guidance. Participants develop coping strategies and build social connections essential for sustained recovery.
Certified Recovery Training
Comprehensive program training individuals to become Certified Peer Recovery Specialists. Curriculum covers ethical practices, recovery coaching techniques, and community resource navigation to professionalize peer support services.
Resource Navigation
Personalized assistance connecting clients with housing, employment, and clinical services. Our specialists help overcome systemic barriers through tailored community resource mapping and advocacy support.
Life Skills Coaching
Targeted skill-building sessions focusing on communication, financial literacy, and relapse prevention. Coaches work individually with clients to establish practical foundations for independent living and sustained recovery.
Advocacy Programs
Empowerment initiatives teaching self-advocacy and system navigation. We support clients in medical, legal, and social service settings to ensure their voices shape recovery outcomes.
People
Neil Donnelly
Executive Director
Leading organizational strategy with over 15 years in recovery services. Focuses on expanding community partnerships and maintaining accessible peer support programs.
Jill Krisnitsky
Training Program Director
Manages certified recovery specialist curriculum development. Brings 12 years of direct peer support experience to program implementation and staff training.
Lorenzo Jones
Community Resource Manager
Coordinates local service referrals with 10 years in recovery outreach. Specializes in connecting clients with housing and employment resources.
Jax Helms
Programs & Outreach Manager
Develops community engagement initiatives with 8 years in recovery program administration. Focuses on expanding service accessibility across Frederick County.
Shabazz Holt
Training Manager
Oversees peer specialist certification processes. Combines instructional design expertise with lived recovery experience to enhance training effectiveness.
Questions
What recovery services do you offer?
We provide peer-led support groups, one-on-one recovery coaching, certified specialist training, and community resource navigation for substance use and mental health challenges.
Are services available online?
Yes, we offer virtual peer support groups via Zoom Monday-Friday at 1:00pm EST with provided login details.
How much do programs cost?
All our recovery services, including training and support groups, are completely free of charge.
Who can access support?
Our services are open to any adult in Frederick County facing mental health challenges or substance use disorders.
Do you offer volunteer opportunities?
Yes, we welcome volunteers to participate in peer support groups and community outreach programs.
