top of page
Capital District Recovery Center
Providing a safe and supportive space for people seeking recovery from addictions
Search
Nov 15, 20241 min read
“STOP THE VIOLENCE & JOIN THE HANDS OF RECOVERY
”2nd Annual: “Food Gift Card Give Back” Capital District Recovery Center has partnership with the McDonald’s Corporation owner in...
21
Nov 15, 20241 min read
Presenting F.L.I.P.* Program
F.L.I.P.* Program (*Family Life Improvement Project} TOYS FOR TOTS CAMPAIGN Applications available now at the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFFICE...
22
Jun 7, 20241 min read
US drug overdose deaths decreased in 2023 for the first time in five years
An estimated 107,500 people died from a drug overdose in the US in 2023, a 3% decrease from 2022, according to provisional CDC data.
15
May 13, 20241 min read
These mothers lost children to opioid overdoses. On Mother's Day, they offer new approach.
From May 11,2924 USA Tody Aimee Dunkle often ruminates about the call that could have saved her son's life. A friend was with her...
34
May 5, 20242 min read
The rescheduling of marijuana to Schedule III will allow far more research to be conducted on medical benefits
The Department of Justice intend to issue a rule to move marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III
47
May 1, 20243 min read
Thinking about the intersection of harm reduction and treatment.
The data and evidence clearly show that the current approach is NOT working! We are losing more than 250,000
52
Apr 30, 20241 min read
The Blind Spot: Why Alcohol Isn't Considered a Drug
Alcohol: Normalized Drug? We think "drugs" but not alcohol, though it's just as intoxicating. Why is it socially accepted while other drugs
30
Apr 23, 20241 min read
May 5, 2024 - Recovery Awareness Walk -“Never Walk Alone”
Bringing attention to the fight against the Opioid and Fentanyl Epidemic, Societal Stigma on Substance Use Disorder, Mental Health...
81
Apr 14, 20241 min read
Monday, April 22 - Certified Peer Development Program (CRPA-P)
Healthy Capital District is offering courses for provisional certification for the role of Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA)! We...
48
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Join us for Saturday Nights Drop-In
When: Every Saturday 8:00 PM – 12 MIDNIGHT Where: 45 COLVIN AVE, ALBANY, NY 12206 - WHERE RECOVERY HAPPENS! Call (518) 487-4617 if you...
82
Jan 20, 20241 min read
“Recovery Shapes Manhood” WORKSHOP
“GRIEF - IT’S AN INSIDE OUT THANG!” February 10th, 2024 PLACE: 45 COLVIN AVE, 2nd floor, ALBANY, NY 1:00 – 3:00pm Snacks and beverage...
57
Jan 13, 20241 min read
RECOVERY COACH TRAINING
JANUARY 22 – FEBRUARY 3 2024 (Mon-Fri 4:30 pm – 9 pm,) REQUIREMENTS: Experience with a substance use disorder Willingness to share your...
40
Dec 28, 20231 min read
CDRC congratulates the December Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) class for completing their training at CDRC
This is the first class that Healthy Capital. District hosted with SUNY Schenectady Office of Workforce Development and Community...
28
Dec 7, 20232 min read
Working Group on Girls of Schenectady Wins Women United's 5th Annual Perfect Pitch!
Congratulations to the Capital District Recovery Center (CDRC), which was chosen by tonight's audience
12
Sep 20, 20231 min read
8 Books to Help You Drink Less, or Quit Altogether
We asked more than a dozen addiction experts, sobriety counselors, podcasters and people in recovery to share the books they found most...
35
Sep 6, 20231 min read
Reimaging Reentry held at CDRC
On August 22, Healthy Capital District hosted an inspiring and informative event that focused on collaborative efforts to transform the...
26
May 29, 20231 min read
Support "In Our Own Voices" - cookout June 1st 4 PM - 8 PM
CDRC supports the work, advocacy and diversity of "In Our Own Voices". Join us at their sober and clean cookout event in Central Park,...
27
Apr 19, 20231 min read
It occurred to Pooh and Piglet that they hadn't heard from Eeyore for several days
“....so they put on their hats and coats and trotted across the Hundred Acre Wood to Eeyore's house. Inside the house was Eeyore. "Hello...
181
Mar 27, 20231 min read
CDRC is sponsoring its third annual “Never Walk Alone” event - Sunday, May 7, 2023
On Sunday, May 7, 2023, people from all backgrounds will join at Washington Park in Albany to walk and raise awareness of substance use...
36
Blog
bottom of page