Programs
The Opening the Word Recovery Center offers a multi-faceted approach to recovery, as no two individuals will follow the same path. We also know that with the right kind of help, everyone is capable of healing. Wherever possible we invite your family and loved ones to join us on your journey back to good habits and health. All services are entirely voluntary and free. Contact us to change your life for the better.
Strength & Conditioning Training – Mondays 7:30 - 8:30pm (Starting October 2nd)​
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Our trainer is “Snook” Kelgren, owner of 4:13 Fitness in North Grosvenordale, CT. We will have everything you need to participate. Just wear loose-fitting clothing and sneakers.​
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Physical fitness is a key component of recovery. In addition to putting your body in a healthier state, activity releases natural endorphins in the brain to help you feel happier and more content.
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Y12SR - Wednesdays 6:30pm-8:00pm
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The Yoga of 12 Step Recovery, Y12SR, is an innovative addiction relapse prevention program that integrates the wisdom of yoga and the practical tools of 12 Step recovery programs. Guided by its theme, "The Issues Live in the Tissues," Y12SR meetings are offered throughout the US and abroad and is quickly becoming a feature of addiction recovery centers. Y12SR is a meeting and a yoga practice. The time is divided between a 12 Step-like sharing circle, a yoga asana (movement), pranayama (breathwork), and meditation session where we "take it to the mats." The yoga asana practice offered is designed to be accessible to all bodies and levels of yoga experience. It is open to all persons who suffer with substance use disorder as well as to those who love them. It is offered as an adjunct--not a replacement--to regular addiction recovery work. The principles of safety and anonymity are upheld by Y12SR.
Sober Showcase: Open Mic Nights of Music, Poetry, and Comedy
Sober Showcase - Second and Fourth Saturday of Every Month 8:15 - 9:45PM
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Individuals in recovery will share their musical talents, poetry, or stand-up comedy in an open mic format following an All Recovery meeting at the Center.
The All Recovery meeting and open mic sign-ups are from 7:00 - 8:00pm; performances start at 8:15pm and each set lasts 15 minutes. The night will end at 9:45pm. There is no cost to attend or perform; refreshments will be served free.
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Open Mic & Table Games – First and Third Saturday of Every Month 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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From 7-8 pm, there will be Open Mic, and from 8-10 pm we will offer table games.
Recovery Art
Recovery Art - Fridays 6:00pm-7:00pm
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For anyone who would like to learn to express their thoughts and feelings using art, Nikki Denham is a wonderful young artist who is donating her time to helping our members do just that. Nikki leads a different art project each week that will lend itself to your most creative self. You don't need to be an artist to participate, and THERE IS NO COST to attend. We also provide all the materials and art supplies. All you need to do is show up and have fun. Come and experience a new way to tell the world who you are!
Peer Support
Recovery Bible Study - Tuesdays 7:00pm-8:00pm
All Recovery Meetings - Tuesdays 8:15pm-9:15pm
"Weed-Free Webster" — MA Meeting - Thursdays 4:00pm-5:00pm
Friends and Family Healing Together - Thursdays 7:15pm-8:15pm
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Peer support is more than just help from others. Multiple different sessions, including the Loved Ones Support Group, provide mental, emotional, and spiritual guidance for all. Recovery is a process that everyone must go through including your closest friends and family, and there is no better way to help each other through tough times than by sharing struggles as well as successes.
Peer Recovery Coaching - By Appointment
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Need to talk with someone about your recovery or that of a loved one? The best support comes from those that have fought through adversity and won. Call Pastor Janice (PJ) at 508-330-8073. She can meet with you in person or by phone, and/or arrange for you to speak with a peer recovery coach. Never hesitate to reach out!
NARCAN Distribution Site and Training Sessions
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We are pleased to announce that Opening the Word Peer Recovery Center, Inc. is now a secondary distribution site for NARCAN (Naloxone) for AIDS Project Worcester.
This means that individuals can visit the Center during open hours and receive a NARCAN kit (2 doses) at no cost. No prescription is needed. The only information we require is the individual's first and last initials. This is so that we can keep an inventory of the use of this life-saving medication.
We do not provide formal training regarding the use of NARCAN when it is dispensed, but that information is provided on the packaging. NARCAN training sessions are held periodically at the Center. Please visit our NARCAN Training Sessions page and/or our Facebook page for details regarding the next training session offering.