Social distancing and self-isolation can be difficult for many, especially those recovering from substance abuse. This hour, from Zoom meetings to telehealth, we hear how recovery services are adapting to support Vermonters in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis.
Our guests are:
- Fawn Montanye, Executive Director and network coordinator for the nonprofit Vermont Recovery Network
- Ryan Lane, Clinician on the adult outpatient team at the Howard Center of Chittenden County
- Jim T., Longtime member of Alcoholics Anonymous who is currently active in service on both a state and district level in Vermont
- Robert L., Member of the public relations subcommittee for the Green Mountain Area of Narcotics Anonymous, which includes southern Vermont and western New Hampshire
Broadcast live at noon on Tuesday, April 14, 2020; rebroadcast at 7 p.m.
Are you or a loved one struggling with addiction and recovery right now? Here are a few resources that are offering adapted services to Vermonters as they manage stress during COVID-19.
The Howard Center
Crisis line: 802-488-7777
Main Line: 802-488-6000
Vermont Help Link
Main Line: 802-565-LINK
Vermont Recovery Network
Main Line: 802-808-8877
https://www.vtrecoverynetwork.org/
Alcoholics Anonymous
Vermont Area: https://aavt.org/
National Alcoholics Anonymous: https://aa.org/
Burlington Districts: Main Line: (802) 864-1212
Alcoholics anonymous is now holding virtual meetings for its regional groups. You can find them below:
District 1: St. Albans Area Virtual Meetings
District 2 & 11:Burlington Area Virtual Meetings
District 3:Newport & St. Johnsbury Area Virtual Meetings
District 4:Central Vermont Area Virtual Meetings
District 5: Upper Valley Area Virtual Meetings
District 6:Rutland Area Virtual Meetings
District 7:Southern Vermont Area Virtual Meetings
District 8:Brattleboro Area Virtual Meetings
District 10: Springfield Area Virtual Meetings
Or, you can call the 24-hour helpline closest to you:
Bennington (District 7):(802) 477-1285
Brattleboro (District 8):(802) 257-5801
Burlington: (District 2 & 11): (802) 864-1212
Middlebury (District 9):(802) 388-9284
Montpelier & Morrisville (District 4):(802) 229-5100
Rutland (District 6):(802) 775-0402
St Albans (District 1):(802) 741-7100
St. Johnsbury & NEK (District 3):(802) 334-1213
Springfield (District 10):(802) 885-8281
White River Junction (District 5): (802) 295-7611
Narcotics Anonymous
National Narcotics Anonymous: https://www.na.org/
Green Mountain Area Narcotics Anonymous: (802) 265-6414
Champlain Valley Area Narcotics Anonymous: (802) 862-4516 or toll-free (866) 580-8718
Overeaters Anonymous
National Overeaters Anonymous: https://oa.org/
Green Mountain North Group: (802) 863-2655
