Dual Recovery

Recognizing that a gap existed in MA community peer supports for those who have both and addiction and mental illness, members of MCC clubhouses discovered Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) and tokk action to bring DRA to Massachusetts.  DRA is a member-led, twelve step fellowship that supports individuals recovering from mental illness and alcohol and other drug addictions.  Seven years ago the MCC partnered with the Massachusetts Behavior Health Partnership (MBHP) to expand dual recovery meetings.  The MBHP now funds the MCC to provide dual recovery support, education, technical assistance and outreach to consumers who are affiliated with clubhouses in Massachusetts.  The success has been significant and there are now 37 DRA groups and substance awareness meetings scheduled regularly in Massachusetts. (Click her for Schedules)

The MCC Dual Recovery Committee holds meetings for leaders, participants and supporters of these groups to receive extra education and support, to build relationships, and to enhance and enrich their groups.  In addition, each month, members and staff from the MCC Dual Recovery Committee provide outreach to each meeting in the form of phone calls and visits upon request.  Each year, the project organizes a Dual Recovery Retreat for those taking leadership in their dual recovery meetings.  The Retreat is an opportunity to train peers leaders, to receive peer support, and to provide technical assistance to strengthen existing meetings and develop new ones.   Last year, 81 individuals from 20 clubhouses and organizations attended the Retreat in Holyoke, MA.  Retreat attendees walked away with new ideas as well as new friends.

Dual Recovery Meetings Calendar

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