Visit the Alumni Event Photo & Video Gallery to see even more photos.
September is Recovery Month!
Check out our events calendar for an amazing line up of events, including our big Recovery Month Celebration, in partnership with The Phoenix!
Alumni Connections
A space just for you. When your treatment at Mountainside ends, our support continues on! If you are Mountainside Alumni, this is your one-stop shop for the latest news and updates from the Alumni Services team.
Did you know that you can become part of a special group of Alumni Ambassadors? Learn more!
Just For You! Alumni-Only Events
Be engaged and happy in your recovery with exclusive events, curated by our dedicated and caring Alumni Services team.
Past Event: Alumni Beach Bash & BBQ at Hammonasset Park
Sunday, July 30, 2023
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Eastern)
We enjoyed sunshine, friends, and good food! Photos are up on the website now.
Homecoming: 9th Annual Mountainside Alumni Reunion
Saturday, September 23rd 2023
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Eastern)
Welcome Home Mountainside Alumni! This is where memories are created, friendships are formed, and we experience monumental transformations that help shape our lives. Mountainside invites you back to the Canaan campus for a day of connection, creative workshops, group activities and more!
Spooktacular Open Mic Night & Costume Contest
Get ready for a spooky evening of creativity and community at our open mic night where sober fun meets Halloween fun! Show off your skills or simply come to watch the event!
Alumni Ambassador Training
Alumni with at least one year of sobriety will support new alumni transition to life outside of treatment by helping them get to community support meetings, as well as establishing a support network. This training will provide the tools, resources, and guidance to help our new Ambassadors support new alumni in building their recovery networks as they leave treatment
Volunteer and Make a Difference
Give back to the community and strengthen your own recovery by cultivating fortitude and a sense of gratitude through volunteerism. Mountainside provides ongoing opportunities to discover new purpose and truly make an impact in the lives of others.
Be an Alumni Share Night Speaker
Alumni with at least six months of sobriety can share personal stories of recovery with individuals currently in treatment at Mountainside. You can help others to see that recovery is a real possibility and help them to visualize a healthy, sober future. Want to sign up?
Become an Alumni Ambassador
Alumni with at least a year of sobriety can help alumni transition to life after treatment. In order to become an Ambassador you have to fill out our application and sign up for our next Ambassador Training course.
Stories of Transformation
As part of our 25th anniversary, we are sharing inspirational stories from Mountainside Alumni. Read our latest features and learn how you can be featured!
Get Connected, Stay Connected!
A strong support system provides invaluable benefits for people in recovery. Mountainside’s Alumni Services team is dedicated to keeping you connected to our alumni network so that you can always feel supported and encouraged to be your best self!
Alumni Connections Newsletter
Get advice from Mountainside staff, read recovery stories, and stay up to date with the latest Mountainside news. Have a look at our newsletter archive. Want to get on the list?
Mountainside Connections App
Stay in touch with the Mountainside community, keep track of your recovery milestones, get notified about upcoming Mountainside events, and so much more. Preview the app in your Web browser or click a button below to download the app to your mobile device.
Alumni Facebook Group
One of our early online communities for Mountainside Alumni, this group is still vibrant and engaged today. If you are on Facebook, we’ll meet you where you are! Join the community today.
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Family Services
Mountainside now offers Family Outpatient Services and Family Recovery Coaching for the loved ones of people in addiction treatment. Addiction is a family disease, and everyone in a family unit should have support if they require it.
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How to Ask for Help When You Relapse
When you start to get overwhelmed with stress, your cravings come back, and you start to feel defeated, know that setbacks are normal and you can overcome them.
Mountainside Recovery Resources
Peer support group meetings provide you a safe space to share your feelings, emotions, setbacks, and successes. Attending meetings can also help you gain additional perspectives on challenges you may face and advice on how to overcome them. Most of all, peer support groups remind you that in recovery, you are never alone.
Support Groups & Meetings
Mountainside offers a range of virtual and in-person support groups in multiple locations, including Canaan, CT, and New York City.
Mountainside Blog
Get expert insight from the clinicians and professionals at Mountainside Treatment Center! Our blog is a popular resource for people looking for information about addiction treatment, detox, family wellness, mental health, sober fun and more.
Wellness Tools
Self-care plays an important role in recovery. Spending just a few minutes every day to focus on yourself and your needs will help you lead a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life.
Other Recovery Resources
For additional help and support beyond Mountainside, we recommend reaching out to these organizations as well:
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – If you are recovering from alcoholism
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – If you are recovering from drug addiction
- Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA) – If you are recovering from substance abuse and mental illness
- SMART Recovery – If you are looking for a science-based alternative to 12 Step
- Women for Sobriety – If you are a woman struggling with drug or alcohol dependency