Recovery Commons
Open House
During open house hours women are invited to drop in, enjoy a cup of coffee in the living room or garden, and connect with like-minded women. No registration is required and women are invited to come as often as they like and stay as long as they wish.
We currently have a wonderful Rooted in Recovery gardening program happening which involves growing fruits and veggies, harvesting and preserving, as well as workshop topics such as food preparation, food security and gardening. It’s been delightful to see the planting progress and flowers blooming from my office window.
Saint John - 321 Main Street:
Monday to Thursday - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free lunch served at noon Tuesday & Thursday
Sussex - 10 Park Street:
Wednesday - 12:00 - 3:00 pm
Thursday - 1:00 - 3:00 pm
SMART Recovery Meetings
SMART Recovery is a science-based, self-empowering program that helps women overcome addictive behaviours through weekly group meetings. Facilitated by trained Support Workers, meetings focus on the key areas mentioned above in Mentorship, to review, they are building and maintaining motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and living a balanced life.
Sessions are open to women aged 16 and older and held in person at SRC locations in Saint John and Sussex. All meetings are free and provide a supportive, non-judgemental space for connection, reflection and growth.
We also offer a weekly Family & Friends support meeting tailored to support a women who have loved ones experiencing substance use health concerns. Through Family & Friends Support meetings women connect with other women going through similar challenges and focus on behaviour change for themselves while learning tools of effective communication with their loved one as well as tips for looking after themselves though this challenge that can feel painful and lonely.
ACROSS PROGRAMMING (formerly Side by Side)
Within the programs mentioned such as IGP, 12 Week Mentorship, PCAP and Care Coordination—our support workers, mentors and advocates can offer personalized one-to-one and small group outings and activities designed to foster social connection, promote community engagement, and enhance overall wellbeing.
Each outing is thoughtfully designed around the 8 Dimensions of Wellness—emotional, social, spiritual, occupational, physical, intellectual, environmental, and financial – ensuring a holistic, person-centred approach to recovery.
Text Connection
Text Connection is a free, supportive messaging service for women in recovery, offering weekly affirmational texts, helpful resources, and updates about upcoming events at Sophia Recovery Centre—it is delivered directly to our guests’ mobile phone.
Messages are crafted to uplift, educate and inform—providing a quiet moment of support, reflection and assurance that a woman is not alone. Participation is voluntary, and guests can opt out any time by replying “STOP”. Guests are invited to sign up during their intake session and they can complete a short consent form by scanning a QR code.
Sophia on Social
Join our private Facebook Group to connect with other women who share similar experiences.
Monthly activity calendars and updates are posted here, offering ongoing opportunities for engagement and support.
