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Causes: Community Coalitions, Employment Preparation & Procurement, Job Training, Mental Health, Mental Health Associations
Mission: Granite pathways' mission is to empower and support adults with mental illness to pursue their personal goals through positive relationships, meaningful work, and opportunities for volunteerism, employment, education, and improved health and wellness.
Programs: Regional access points services regional access point services is a statewide network, accessible by phone or in person, to help new hampshire residents struggling with addiction, to get the timely, supportive services they need; helping both individuals and families navigate the complex systems of care to real solutions. Granite pathways has skilled and experienced staff who are knowledgeable about the statewide resources, are caring and who understand how hard it is to ask for help. Safe harbor recovery center safe harbor is a is a peer-led recovery center with a holistic approach to long-term recovery. It is a resource open to anyone impacted by addiction - including family and friends of those most keenly affected. The recovery model is peer and community driven. Based on conversations with key community and public health leaders to date, the services to be provided by shrc will include the following: -recovery coaching -peer support and support groups -family education/support -crisis intervention -continuing care information -prevention and health & wellness programs -vocational guidance/support for the recoveree to re-enter the workforce -job placement family support groups granite pathways provides and coordinates statewide family support groups to assist loved ones in managing the stress and crises that occur when a loved one is affected by any type of substance use disorder. All groups facilitators are trained and receive weekly support from the family support coordinator. Mental health clubhouses - portsmouth & manchester granite pathways clubhouses support adults living with mental illness on their paths to recovery through a work ordered day. We also provide a supportive environment for members to come together for health, wellness, employment, education and fellowship. Within this structure the members begin to recognize their talents and abilities and it also eliminates isolation. Activities include, but are not limited to: -pre-employment readiness training -career focused workshops -community outreach/advocacy -computer skills classes -free membership to the ymca -monthly newsletters developed by members sober parenting journey - seacost area a small group of parents and caregivers meet for 2 hours a week for 14 weeks. In those free meetings the attendees begin to understand the complexity of addiction and struggles of recovery. They learn about avoiding triggers to relapsing behaviors, as well as overcoming the emotional shame, guilt and they stop justifying consequences related to substance use. Each attendee is educated on local resources and supports available to them. Through this program they become more confident and optimistic about maintaining recovery and reconnecting with their children and families.