New Roots Glynn

New Roots Glynn A non-profit 501(c)3 Recovery Community Organization in Glynn County
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Join us at Mary Ross Park in downtown Brunswick TOMORROW, Thursday February 26 at 11:00 am for our monthly food giveaway...
02/25/2026

Join us at Mary Ross Park in downtown Brunswick TOMORROW, Thursday February 26 at 11:00 am for our monthly food giveaway. Free bags of food are given out until they are gone, on a first come, first serve basis.

We are so grateful for our community partners Second Harvest, Rich’s, The Davis Love Foundation, and countless individual financial and goods donations that help drive this much needed program. If you would like to volunteer your time, or make a donation, give us a call at 912-217-0573 or come by our office at 1507 Reynolds Street, downtown Brunswick.

02/23/2026

Check it out!

02/23/2026

VOLUNTEER OPP
Saturday, March 7th, we are helping our friends at Rotary with the Chili Cookoff on SSI and we need a few more hands and feet :)
Please give us a shout if you can lend a couple hours that day - chili tastings included! 🌶️

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Us when someone says recovery can’t be self-directed
02/22/2026

Us when someone says recovery can’t be self-directed

Also tomorrow ~ From 3-4pmStop by NRG to update your headshot! We needed pictures taken and Stephanie graciously offered...
02/21/2026

Also tomorrow ~ From 3-4pm
Stop by NRG to update your headshot!
We needed pictures taken and Stephanie graciously offered to open it up to the public afterwards.
Don’t miss it - this is a steal!

02/21/2026

Eating Disorder Support Group with Tarah at 2pm Sunday 2/22.

02/20/2026

It’s Friday!

As we head into the weekend, remember that recovery doesn’t happen overnight.

One less drink, one less pill, staying in instead of going out are all steps forward.

Don’t apply so much pressure that you decide you can’t do it at all.

Baby steps are progress.
Set attainable goals.
Celebrate EVERY win.
The brain rewires through repetition NOT perfection.
🫶🏼

Don't forget! Our next opportunity to serve those experiencing homelessness at St. James Lutheran is Saturday, February ...
02/18/2026

Don't forget! Our next opportunity to serve those experiencing homelessness at St. James Lutheran is Saturday, February 21. We’ll meet at 3:00 PM at the church at 2229 Starling Street in Brunswick to prepare and box meals, then head downtown together to distribute them with care and dignity.

We’re looking for volunteers who can help us build consistency and connection. If you have a heart for service and a couple of hours to give, we’d love to have you join us. For more information, please call our office at 912-217-0573 or join us on the 21st at 3 pm at St. James!

02/17/2026
02/16/2026

The office is closed for Presidents Day 🇺🇸

NO yoga tonight but Buddhism will meet at 6 🧡

02/15/2026

We talk a lot about substances when we talk about addiction, but the brain doesn’t actually care what the source is.

Addiction isn’t about the bottle, the needle, or the pill.
It’s about the brain’s reward system.

When we shop, scroll, gamble, or even over-exercise, the brain releases dopamine — the neurotransmitter tied to motivation, reward, and reinforcement. Over time, the brain learns: this equals relief … this equals escape … this equals control. The behavior gets wired in the same way substances do — cue, craving, action, temporary relief, repeat.

That’s why we can be addicted to shopping, our phone, gambling, exercise, food, work - even chaos

The science is the same. The pathway is the same.

The consequence is the same: THE BEHAVIOR CONTINUES DESPITE THE HARM

Addiction is NOT about willpower.

It’s about reinforcement loops, stress chemistry, and a nervous system looking for regulation.

Substances are one way the brain seeks relief.
Behaviors are another.

And recovery isn’t just about removing a substance, it’s about healing the reward system, building regulation skills, and finding healthier sources of dopamine.

Addiction is bigger than drugs.

And so is recovery.

Recovery is an act of love! Recovery is one of the greatest acts of love there is—love for your future, your family, you...
02/14/2026

Recovery is an act of love!

Recovery is one of the greatest acts of love there is—love for your future, your family, your community, and yourself. Every day, people in Glynn County choose healing, hope, and courage, even when the road feels long. That choice deserves to be seen and celebrated.

Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone you love, or cheering from the sidelines, it matters. Your kindness matters. Your belief in second chances matters. Loving yourself or those in recovery matters.

At New Roots Glynn, we see every pathway, every setback, and every comeback. And we believe in the power of a loving community to lift people up when they need it most.

Happy Valentines Day from New Roots Glynn. 💕

Address

1507 Reynolds Street
Brunswick, GA
31520

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+19122239778

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