Our
Mission
Our mission is to empower the recovery community through increasing recovery capital in Westchester County
Our Vision
Our vision is for anyone seeking to be involved the recovery movement to participate in providing recovery support services. We envision Westchester County becoming a haven of recovery through providing a range of support services, supporting multiple pathways, and providing individualized referrals that treat people as resources of their own recovery.
(How cool would that be, right?)
Meet the Team
We believe in the promise of recovery. At Friends of Recovery Westchester, our team works tirelessly to demonstrate the strength and resilience of individuals and families who have found freedom from addiction. We are here to champion recovery and its positive impact throughout Westchester County.
In memory of John Ferman, whose commitment to service and unwavering support inspired us all.
Committees
Friends of Recovery Westchester is driven by the dedication and expertise of our various committees. These groups play a crucial role in advancing our mission to promote and celebrate recovery from addiction. Each committee focuses on specific areas, bringing together individuals with diverse skills and passion to create meaningful change within our community. Explore our committees below to learn more about their work and how you can get involved.
Partners
"Recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs is real. It’s achievable, sustainable and beautiful."
We are stronger together. Please visit our amazing partners for more information and to connect with them directly.
EMPOWERING FIRST RESPONDERS FOR LIFELONG RESILIENCE AND SUCCESS.
The Reps For Responders Non-Profit (501c3) operates under the mission of improving the physical and emotional survivability skills of first responders so that they can make responsible decisions both on the job and in their personal lives.
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We work to demonstrate the power and promise of Recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs, and the value Recovery provides to individuals, families, and entire communities throughout New York State.
The New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) oversees one of the nation’s largest Substance Use Disorder systems of care, with approximately 1,700 prevention, treatment, and recovery programs serving over 730,000 individuals per year. This includes the direct operation of 12 Addiction Treatment Centers, where our doctors, nurses, and clinical staff provide inpatient and residential services to over 5,000 individuals per year. OASAS is the single designated state agency responsible for coordinating state-federal relations in the area of addiction services.
New Yorkers struggling with an addiction, or whose loved ones are struggling, can find help and hope by calling the state’s toll-free, 24-hour, 7-day-a-week HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY (1-877-846-7369) or by texting HOPENY (Short Code 467369).
Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State (ASAP) is committed to working together to support organizations, groups and individuals that prevent and alleviate the profound personal, social and economic consequences of addiction in New York State.
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National Organizations and Resources
Please visit these wonderful organizations for more information and recovery support.
Westchester
Youth Voices Matter Ambassadors
Storytelling Workshops:
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Our speakers host formal storytelling workshops in middle and high schools throughout Westchester county. We offer a variety of topics to teach young people about communicating their experiences and feeling empowered to do so.
