What they reported doing
- #1 primary $15KNarcan training and distribution. Seventy-five (75) individuals were trained in the use of intra-nasal naloxone for the treatment of opioid overdose, 125 kits containing naloxone were distributed. Ten public "Narcan boxes" are operational in our local towns. These boxes make naloxone readily available for the public.
- #2 $154KCertified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) program, One part-time and one full-time CRPAs made contact with 128 individuals affected by addiction in our local community
What they call their work
What they do
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 2 activities
- Conduct community education and harm reduction outreachEngages in community education initiatives related to substance use recovery and harm reduction, including public awareness efforts and the installation of community-accessible Narcan kits to reduce overdose fatalities.
- Deliver Narcan training and distribute naloxone kitsProvides comprehensive Narcan (naloxone) training to individuals, groups, and businesses through virtual and in-person sessions, distributes Narcan kits by mail and in community settings, installs publicly accessible kits in strategic locations, and offers self-guided training on naloxone use and access to prevent opioid overdose deaths.
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Substance Use Policy Advocacy & Public Education 1 activity
- Advocate for recovery and substance use policy changeEngages in advocacy efforts focused on improving access to recovery services, reducing stigma, and advancing supportive policies related to substance use disorders and harm reduction at the local and state level.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Assist with access to social supports and recovery servicesHelps individuals in recovery navigate and access essential social supports such as food, housing, clothing, transportation, technology, and treatment services, acting as a resource broker to connect people with needed services.
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Peer-Led Mental Health Support Groups 1 activity
- Host support groups for individuals in recovery and their familiesFacilitates recurring in-person and virtual support groups tailored to individuals in recovery, as well as specialized groups for family members, women, men, and LGBTQIA+ young adults, including a weekly Family & Friends Support Group held every Wednesday at 5 pm ET via Zoom.
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Host weekly recovery-focused yoga and social eventsHosts weekly evening yoga sessions every Monday at 5:30 pm ET in partnership with Mountain Breeze Yoga and led by instructor Nicole, as part of recovery programming, alongside recovery-friendly social events and workshops designed to foster community engagement and connection in a substance-free environment.
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Employment Support for Recovery 1 activity
- Offer recovery workforce support servicesProvides recovery readiness support for employees and employers to promote workplace stability and inclusion for individuals in recovery, helping to build recovery-supportive work environments.
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Outpatient Substance Use Treatment 1 activity
- Provide certified peer support servicesDeploys Certified Recovery Peer Advocates (CRPAs) to deliver individualized, one-on-one non-clinical support to individuals affected by substance use disorders, including assistance with accessing recovery resources, completing forms, applying for benefits, arranging transportation, and attending medical, legal, or employment appointments.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| PATRICK MAGEE | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $88K |
- JONATHAN GROSS — PRESIDENT
- KAI HILLMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- MAGGIE GRAHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- MARET PANZENBECK — TREASURER
- MELISSA PETERS — BOARD MEMBER
- SCOTT TYREE — VICE PRESIDE
- SUSAN SOMMERS — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Columbia & Greene Youth Clubhouse Partner — Partner organization providing peer-driven recovery activities and support services.
- Huntersfield Christian Training Center Partner — Scott Tyree, MCC board member, works as Program Coordinator of their Men's Recovery Program.
- MHA of Columbia Greene Partner — Partner organization supporting recovery from substance abuse and mental health challenges.
- Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties Partner — Kai Hillman, director of Youth Clubhouses for this organization, serves on the MCC board.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Collaborates to offer Evening Yoga sessions for recovery support.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Collaborates to offer weekly Evening Yoga sessions as part of recovery programming.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Collaborates to offer weekly Evening Yoga sessions for recovery support.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Collaborates to offer weekly evening yoga sessions.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Hosts the organization's weekly evening yoga program.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Hosts weekly Evening Yoga sessions in partnership with MCC for recovery support.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Partner location hosting weekly evening yoga sessions for the organization's community.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Partner organization co-hosting weekly Evening Yoga sessions with Mountaintop Cares Coalition.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Partner organization hosting weekly evening yoga sessions for MCC participants.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Partner organization hosting weekly evening yoga sessions with the coalition.
- Mountain Breeze Yoga Partner — Partner organization providing weekly evening yoga sessions for recovery programming.
How they approach the work
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- Community Resource Linkage for Recovery Continuitymethodology: community_resource_linkageBy connecting individuals in recovery to community-based resources aligned with their treatment plans, the organization improves continuity of care because sustained, integrated support reduces relapse and strengthens long-term recovery.
- Community-Based Harm Reductionmethodology: community-based_harm_reductionBy distributing Narcan and providing overdose education through community channels, the organization reduces opioid-related mortality because equipping non-medical community members enables rapid response in emergency situations.
- Meeting People Where They Aremethodology: meeting_people_where_they_areBy offering individualized, multi-modal access to services—including in-person, phone, email, and virtual platforms—the organization improves engagement because flexible, low-barrier access meets people at their point of need and life circumstance.
- Peer-Led Recovery Supportmethodology: peer_support_modelBy leveraging Certified Recovery Peer Advocates with lived experience, the organization increases engagement and improves recovery outcomes because shared experience builds trust and reduces stigma in non-clinical support settings.