Going even further, Encompass Community Supports is providing immediate access to recovery services and enhancing the continuum of care available to the community with the S.E.E. (Support, Encourage, Empower) Recovery Center, in the heart of Culpeper, Virginia, at 710 U.S. Avenue. Opened in August 2021, the concept of the S.E.E. Recovery Center stems from Thomas Pratt, Certified
Peer Recovery Specialist, Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services Certified Trainer, Navy veteran, developer of the Veteran X Peer - led Mental Health Recovery program, and Orange County Resident. During Tom ’ s trainings, he inspires future Peer Recovery Specialists with the idea that peers can “ SEE ” others ’ recovery through support, encouragement, and empowering individuals on their path to discover, maintain, and strengthen their recovery. The S.E.E. Recovery Center offers an array of recovery - oriented groups and meetings, as well as the opportunity to speak with someone about mental health or substance use recovery. The public can reach the S.E.E. Recovery Center at (540) 825 - 3366 or seerecovery@ecsva.org. The Center ’ s calendar is available online. First responders, law enforcement, and emergency department personnel are encouraged to call (540) 825 - 5656, and use option 7, to arrange connection with services at the Center. The S.E.E. Recovery Center is open to all in need of recovery services in the area. All community members are welcome to visit the S.E.E. to learn, and grow in recovery, from all of life ’ s challenges and to connect with others to create a community of wellness! ” S.E.E. Recovery Center Current Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Effective September 9, 2023, Saturday hours will change to 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday: 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
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