In this episode of the Recovery Matters podcast, host TJ takes listeners to the CCAR New London Recovery Community Center in Connecticut. The center, along with two others in the state, is at risk of losing funding. TJ interviews various individuals, including John, the impromptu center manager, and volunteers like Andrew and Ernest, all of whom share their personal recovery stories and the significant role CCAR and the Recovery Community Center have played in their lives. They discuss the variety of support services offered, the importance of community, and the challenges they've faced and overcome. Abby, from the Young People and Family Services Program, also shares her journey and the impactful work she does with young people and families struggling with addiction. The episode highlights the transformative power of community support in recovery and underscores the critical need to sustain funding for these vital services.

00:00 Introduction and Host's Background

00:15 Save Our Center: CCAR New London Recovery Community Center

00:43 Interview with John: Recovery Journey and CCAR's Impact

03:49 John's Personal Recovery Story

06:56 Interview with Andrew: Overcoming Relapse

15:13 Interview with Ernest: Volunteering and Recovery

20:05 Interview with Victor: Community Impact

22:33 Interview with Daniel: Telephone Recovery Services

26:56 Interview with Abby: Young People and Family Services

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