The Valley is here to connect recovery support services to individuals, families, and the community.
The Valley Recovery Center is a drop-in support center.
The Valley Recovery Center connects recovery support services to individuals, families, and the community while eliminating addiction stigma and offering in-person and online skill-based support classes for the community and surrounding areas.
Daily group activities of different topics, crafts, and music.
Daily peer-led support groups: NA and AA.
Member trips in the community, sporting events, and outdoor activities.
Participation in community events, parades, and runs.
On-site peers are available to provide one-on-one unbiased support and assistance in navigating obstacles in your path to recovery.
The Rides to Recovery program is designed to help individuals who are in recovery from a substance use disorder (SUD), a mental health diagnosis, or both find transportation to social determinants of health locations such as school, recovery support groups, grocery shopping, work, or other recovery-based services. The Rides to Recovery program partners with the Volunteer Transportation Center.
Effective Monday March 25, 2024.
We require 72 business hours to process any Volunteer Driver ride request. We can no longer consider ride requests within 3 business days of your call.
This ensures the efficient creation and delivery of individualized transportation support services to you and other members of our St. Lawrence County Recovery Community. Transportation options we may connect you with:
Program eligibility is determined by SUD/MHD status; distance between the 2 locations must be greater than 2 miles; late night and early morning trips (between 6pm – 6am) depend on Volunteer Driver availability; grocery/other shopping may be limited to 2x monthly; participants must complete a new member packet, sign consent forms and visit The Valley in Ogdensburg; staff require 7 days to process significant changes to transportation needs/plan (e.g times, dates, locations). High quality service may include or require Rider-In-Recovery Coaching at times, to support your progress and smooth functioning of the program. While our goal is to accommodate your needs, we cannot guarantee all your Volunteer Driver ride requests will be fulfilled.
Seaway Valley Prevention Council is a best practice trainer with FOR-NY and offers peer professional foundational and continuing education recovery training.
The Valley is here to connect recovery support services to individuals, families, and the community.
Vanessa is the Program Manager of The Valley Recovery Center working to advance prevention and recovery. Vanessa has a master’s degree in Applied Ethics from Utrecht University in The Netherlands. Vanessa is impacted by loved ones’ substance use and is active in her own recovery. Vanessa believes that action shapes quality of life, and she enjoys supporting others in letting go of old ideas and finding their way into a life of their dreams. Vanessa is inspired by the outdoors, babies and animals, and loves to practice meditation, yoga and mindfulness.
Sharon is the Programming Coordinator for The Valley Recovery Center. Sharon works with members of the center to develop groups and programming. Sharon is also a Recovery Coach for the center. Sharon has several years of experience working with individuals with substance use disorders. In her free time, Sharon enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and relaxing on the river.
Mark is a Certified Recovery Peer Advocate with SVPC serving SLC Addiction Services in Ogdensburg. Mark has a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology from SUNY Canton and holds CASAC-T Certification. Mark utilizes his lived experience to empower other individuals in the recovery process to achieve their goals focusing on their strengths. Mark is a firm believer in self-care and uses his free time to exercise, eating healthy, playing music and going for walks with his dog.
Jade is a Recovery Coach with The Valley Recovery Center. Jade has an associate’s degree in Information Technology and is currently in the process of starting classes to get her CASAC-T. Jade is currently in recovery and uses her own personal experiences with addiction to help others live and enjoy life in recovery as well. In her spare time, Jade likes to spend time with her family, friends, and her dogs Aria and Bella She also enjoys playing sports and being outside in the sunshine.
Andrew is a Recovery Coach with The Valley Recovery Cetner. Andrew identifies as being a person in recovery and uses his life experiences to help others overcome their issues with substance use and mental health. In his spare time, Andrew likes to listen to music, watch movies, and spend time with friends and family.
Scylar is the Member Coordinator at The Valley Recovery Center. Scylar has personal and familial experience with addiction and has a background working with disabled adults in his professional work. Scylar uses his experience to try to help and inspire others. In his spare time, Scylar likes to spend time with friends and family, be outside, and go on adventures. He is in the process of obtaining his CRPA and CPS.
Fred is the Harm Reduction and Transportation Specialist for SVPC. He works at St. Lawrence County Addiction Services in Canton. Fred has a background in human services, a passion to help individuals reach their goals and has personal experience involving loved-ones who have been affected by substance use disorder. In his spare time, Fred most enjoys spending time with his family and traveling!
Address
202 Ford St.
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Phone Number
(315) 541-3057
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyRecovery
Instagram
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The Council has been providing prevention, education, information, intervention, and referral services to St. Lawrence County residents for more than 25 years.