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If we don't speak about addiction, no one will hear and nothing will change

what we do:

CONNECT.

We are simply people helping people. We listen to those who have been affected by the disease of addiction and assess their needs. We then offer our assistance through connecting them to recovery facilities, support groups, agencies, or other recovery or family support related entity.

 
 

Support Groups

Held at CSO HUB 124 North St., Groton CT 06340

 

Family Support Group

Meets monthly on the third Wednesday at 6 pm. Next meeting is March 19th.

Grief Group

Meets monthly on the fourth Monday at 6 pm. Next meeting is March 24th.

Youth Group

For next meeting, contact Tammy de la Cruz at 860-271-1835.

Naranon

Weekly meetings on Thursday from 6:30 to 8 pm.

 

On December 17, 2024, we became owners of the property at 124 North St., Groton. This purchase was driven by the urgent need for an infrastructure that will serve the recovery community. Our goal is to create a sustainable space to allow individuals to grow and maintain their recovery. The new Community Speaks Out Hub will be a central place for individuals and families in desperate need of a safe place to get the support they need.

While we have already started the renovations, there is so much more we need to do to complete the building and develop the outside space.

Join us in building a stronger, healthier, and more resilient community for all. Thank you for helping our vision come to light.                    


To donate, click on CSOHUB. thank you.

 

Recovery Events

“I didn’t know recovery could be fun!” ~ said a person who attends our recovery events. That’s why we hold sober events for those in recovery.

Bowling Night was great fun!

Held on Feb 22nd

Recovery events will be in the CSO HUB ~

Our recovery events give those in recovery a place to socialize and have fun in a sober environment. We do bowling, karaoke night, movies, bingo night, football game watch, picnics, and concerts! With our new CSO HUB, we plan to do most of those activities in our new place and to add game nights and more.

Bingo held at Recovery 12 in New London

Karaoke Night held at Groton Elks

CSO Programs

Narcan Saves Lives

We bring Narcan to your business and resupply as needed!

More Information Here.

Awareness & Educational Events

We host the annual International Overdose Awareness day on Aug 31st at Ocean Beach, participate in Partner organizations events, conduct school information forums, and work with students in peer to peer drug/alcohol awareness.

Sober Housing Assistance

We can assist in sober living expenses of rent and basic needs if no other income available for you. Requests need to come from your house manager.

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Sober Softball Tournament

This is an annual sober event honoring those we’ve lost to addiction while also showing that recovery is possible. There are usually 8 teams playing, each team honoring one person we have lost to overdose. After the tournament, we hold a candlelight vigil.

Click here to see last year’s pictures

This year’s sober softball tournament will be held on Saturday June 28th with rain date on Sunday June 29th. It is at Washington Park, Groton. We have 8 teams and games start at 9 am.

If you have a loved one who lost their life to addiction and you would like to honor them by having a team to play in the tournament, contact us at recoverycso@communityspeaksout.org.

THANKS YOU!

 

We could not give to the community without our business partners who give so generously to CSO.

Thank You to Fast Signs for our beautiful signs and banners for all our events.

Thank you to Holmgren Subaru for making CSO one of your “Share the love” recipients which will allow us to provide so much more during the year.

Thank you to Groton LIttle League and US Navy volunteers for running the concession stand for the Sober Softball Tournament on June 22, 2024. Delicious food at a reasonable price!

 
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If you or a loved one is in crisis, please call or text:

  • Tammy de la Cruz (860) 271-1835

  • Linda Labbe (860) 823-8771

We are here for you. We are people like you. Let us be a resource.

 

Email

Contact us if you have questions or if you are interested in booking a speaking event or an educational/community forum.

tdelacruz@communityspeaksout.org

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Community Speaks Out
124 North St.
Groton, CT 06340