CVARR's Recovery Community
Recovery grows through connection.
Recovery is personal, and everyone’s path looks different. Having people who offer encouragement, opportunities to connect, and access to support can make a meaningful difference.
At CVARR, we bring community partners together to strengthen recovery support across Central Virginia. We work to build a community where people in recovery feel welcomed, valued, and supported.
How We Support Recovery
Connecting Community Partners
CVARR brings recovery organizations, treatment providers, community groups, and individuals with lived experience together to share resources, identify needs, and strengthen local support.
Celebrating Recovery
Through events such as the Walk for Recovery, we bring people together to celebrate recovery, connect with local resources, and recognize those making a difference. These gatherings create space for hope, encouragement, and community connection.
Sharing Stories and Reducing Stigma
People’s experiences can help others feel less alone and better understand recovery. Through community conversations, awareness efforts, and our Addiction Interrupted podcast, CVARR creates opportunities to share perspectives and challenge stigma.
Supporting Life Beyond Treatment
Recovery involves everyday life, including relationships, housing, employment, and a sense of belonging. CVARR brings partners together to explore how our community can better support these needs and help people stay connected over time.
Looking for Recovery Support?
Whether you are exploring recovery, continuing your journey, or supporting someone you care about, there are people and organizations ready to help.
CVARR is a community coalition and does not provide direct recovery services. Contact us for help identifying local resources and organizations that offer recovery support.
Be Part of a Recovery-Supportive Community
Everyone has a role in creating a community that supports recovery. You can contribute by sharing your experience, connecting others with resources, or helping people feel welcome.
Connect with CVARR to:
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Participate in recovery events and community activities.
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Share information about local recovery resources.
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Bring your perspective to coalition discussions.
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Partner with us to strengthen support for individuals and families.
Check out our recovery events:
Annual Walk for Recovery
The Walk for Recovery takes place annually during September’s National Recovery Month. It celebrates those in recovery from Substance Use Disorder with a symbolic event featuring a community cookout, resources, messages of healing, a walk around the park, fostering hope, solidarity, and support for those in recovery and their loved ones.
The ReCOVEry Café (“The COVE”)
The ReCOVEry Café, located at The Connecting Point on Rivermont Avenue, provides a safe, sober social space for those in recovery. This takes place every first Friday of the month featuring a community meal, fun activities, and an engaging recovery-centered theme. Join us from 5:30-7:30 at 1216 Rivermont Ave.!
Find Recovery Events Near You
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Highlighting pro-social, family-friendly, and recovery-supportive events across Central Virginia.
Have a community event to share?
Contact cvarresources@gmail.com for event submission information.
Looking for support on your recovery journey? CVARR is committed to connecting individuals with resources that promote health and healing. If you or someone you know is seeking local recovery meetings, use the link below to find support near you. You’re not alone—help is available.