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Recovery and Support
Every community has distinguishing characteristics. For recovery and support groups, the unique message is that we are not alone in experiencing the challenges of alcohol addiction, divorce, depression, OCD, narcotics, etc.
Through support groups, people can share their experience, strength and hope as they get connected with others who share similar experiences. BCC's support/recovery groups are a small gathering of individuals who meet on an ongoing and regular basis. They meet in safe, non-judgmental setting where they can express struggles, thoughts, ideas, and feelings without fear of rejection. Each group has an experienced facilitator(s) who guides the session and ensures that the meeting is not dominated by a few individuals. The meetings have a defined format that is strictly adhered. Individuals may leave at anytime they need to and attendance at the meeting is optional. Support/Recovery Groups at BCC:
DBSA
Monday, 6:30 - 7:30, Portable 4
Alcoholics Anonymous
Tuesday, 6:30 – 7:30pm, Portable 4
Narcotics Anonymous
Monday, 7:00 – 8:30pm, Portable 1
Friday, 10:00 - 11:00pm, Portable 1
Sexaholics Anonymous
Monday, 5:00 - 6:00pm, Portable 1
Al-Anon
New group will begin in Spring 2008
Cancer Support Group
Contact: Hal at 485-0999
No signup is required for any of these groups; however, if you have questions, please contact Pam at 662-6137 or fill out this form. If you would like to lead a support group, please let us know. Common Benefits of Support and Recovery Groups at BCC: - Provides Confidentiality: Protects the privacy of participants by not disclosing what members share during the meetings to those outside the group.
- Provides Valuable Information: Through participation in groups, people can increase their knowledge of the latest treatments and techniques.
- Teaches Coping Skills: The information and advice that groups provide can assist in the management of specific symptoms.
- Provides Emotional Support: Groups provide a place to identify and express stressful feelings. They can help to improve mood and decrease psychological distress. The group provides an environment of positive reinforcement and hopefulness.
- Provides Affirmation and Advocacy: Groups serve as a source of validation and can offer avenues to promote health care.
- Provides a Place to Share Common Concerns: People who are going through similar experiences can provide encouragement and support. Everyone gets a chance to share; however, you don't have to talk if you don’t feel like it.
- Provides Motivation: Support groups can encourage you to seek professional treatment if you haven't yet. They also may encourage you to take a more active role in your treatment or stick to your treatment plan when you feel like giving up. And, they may help you tap into community resources that you had not thought of before.
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Recovery / Support 
