Connect To Recovery
C2R / AWO: 815-347-0385
This hotline is staffed 7 days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Connect to Recovery (C2R) is staffed by Peer Support Specialists and Community Navigators, who bridge the gap between people seeking care and providers. They work directly with Participants on-site at various locations around McHenry County to provide Peer Recovery Coaching.
These locations include all hospital emergency departments, community resource days, and recovery-specific events. Call to Connect to Recovery at 815-347-0385.
Navigating early recovery, exploring treatment options, and providing advocacy - either in-person or over the phone.
Does your loved one or patient want to talk to someone who can relate?
Recovery is more than just sobriety; it is a lifestyle and a community. A crucial factor in one's early recovery can be connecting to a genuine community of recovery. Together, we can foster that community!
C2R Frequently Asked Questions:
- I’m in a hospital, how do I use the C2R program?
- Ask hospital staff for a phone and call the hotline
- I’m struggling with substance use challenges. What do I do?
- Call the hotline for assistance to receive free onsite, one-on-one non-clinical Peer Support
- What is C2R Recovery Coaching?
- FREE Recovery Coaching, in-person and over-the-phone, focused on personalized recovery pathways and goals.
- What makes C2R unique?
- We emphasize curiosity and understanding the unique individual’s needs, meeting them where they are and continually checking in to follow up on their successes and challenges. Our overall goal is to empower individuals to build their recovery capital to sustain long-term recovery, utilizing multiple recovery pathways, encouraging connection and fostering community.
- I’m interested in getting assistance in navigating early recovery, exploring treatment options, placement facilitation, and advocacy but I don’t have insurance. What do I do?
- Call the hotline - there is no insurance required.
- I’m wondering if you offer support after initial contact - what does that look like?
- We emphasize follow-up recovery coaching support to connect you with support groups and recovery-based communities.
- I have questions about accessing free resources, referrals, and community programs for multiple recovery pathways.
- Peer Support Specialists can help identify your options. call the hotline!
- I need recurrence (relapse) support & navigation, how do I get help?
- Call us! There is no judgment.
Resources for Hospital Staff and School Support Staff/Educators:
We utilize multiple recovery pathways tailored to individual needs. Our aim is to empower individuals to strengthen their recovery capital for sustained long-term recovery. Whether you’re utilizing the A Way Out hotline or Connect 2 Recovery program, you’ll find familiar recovery staff that’ll facilitate placements and productive support in a safe, inviting environment.
Helping McHenry County residents overcome substance use challenges.
Inspire Recovery! Foster Community! Save Lives!