Strength In Peers

Strength In Peers We are a peer support organization for those seeking recovery from substance use, mental health, and trauma related experiences.

Big learning moments this week for our Lion’s PRIDE (Peer Recovery Internship for Development and Empowerment) crew! 🌟Ou...
02/06/2026

Big learning moments this week for our Lion’s PRIDE (Peer Recovery Internship for Development and Empowerment) crew! 🌟

Our interns and staff trained with Paige Hawkins, member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers for an engaging, hands-on session focused on building real-world communication skills. Together, they explored hope, learned how to identify ambivalence, and practiced recognizing “change talk” — all essential tools for helping others feel heard, understood, and supported.

Through interactive role-play, the group built confidence and strengthened their ability to support participants at Strength In Peers. Our interns also dove deeper into Intentional Peer Support (IPS) and continued working through their Individualized Learning Plans.

We’re proud of this cohort for showing up ready to learn, grow, and lead with compassion. We can’t wait to see the difference they’ll make across helping professions and in the communities they serve. ⭐

Harm Reduction

Take charge of your health with FREE HIV and Hepatitis C testing from Strength In Peers. We offer confidential testing, ...
02/06/2026

Take charge of your health with FREE HIV and Hepatitis C testing from Strength In Peers. We offer confidential testing, prevention education, condoms, referrals to healthcare and social service providers, and support accessing PrEP, the medication that helps prevent HIV.

Join us at one of our monthly testing events:

📍 FIRST FRIDAY of each month | 4:00–6:00 PM
🏳️‍🌈 Friendly City Safe Space
217 South Liberty St., Suite 203
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

📍 SECOND TUESDAY of each month | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
🌄 Behavioral Health Group – Staunton
15 Green Hills Dr., Suite 7
Staunton, VA 24401

📍 LAST WEDNESDAY of each month | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
🩺 New Season Treatment Center
30 Baxter Dr., Suite 180
Harrisonburg, VA 22801

FREE, confidential services provided by peers in recovery! 🧡
Your health matters—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Want to book a specific day and time to get tested? No problem! Give us a call at 540-217-0869.

SIP Harm Reduction

🧡 Take Charge of Your Recovery!Join Strength In Peers every FRIDAY at 12 PM on Zoom for our SMART Recovery Group!➡️ htt...
02/05/2026

🧡 Take Charge of Your Recovery!

Join Strength In Peers every FRIDAY at 12 PM on Zoom for our SMART Recovery Group!
➡️ https://strengthinpeers-org.zoom.us/my/groups

SMART Recovery is all about:
1️⃣ Finding your motivation
2️⃣ Learning how to beat urges
3️⃣ Managing tough behaviors
4️⃣ Building a balanced, happy life

What is SMART Recovery?
It’s a proven program that helps people overcome addictions and bad habits. SMART is stigma-free and puts you in control of your recovery.

Ready to start your journey? Join us virtually this Friday!

Prefer an in-person meeting?
Join SMART Recovery at our Harrisonburg office, Mondays at 3:30 PM!
📍 917 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Play safe. Stay safe. 💜Get FREE, nonjudgmental HIV & Hepatitis C testing from peers in recovery. Early testing means cat...
02/05/2026

Play safe. Stay safe. 💜

Get FREE, nonjudgmental HIV & Hepatitis C testing from peers in recovery. Early testing means catching it sooner, protecting others, and getting treatment that helps you stay healthy!

📍 Harrisonburg: Mon–Fri, 9 AM–4 PM, 917 N. Main St.
📍 New Market: Thursdays, 9 AM–4 PM, 9560 S. Congress St.
📞 Call 540-217-0869 for an appointment or just walk in!

SIP Harm Reduction

Help Us Stock Our Pantry with Love! 💙At Strength In Peers, our Community Resource Center food pantries are designed for ...
02/04/2026

Help Us Stock Our Pantry with Love! 💙

At Strength In Peers, our Community Resource Center food pantries are designed for individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability — many of whom don’t have access to a kitchen, refrigerator, or safe place to store food. Your donations make it possible for them to enjoy nourishing, ready-to-eat meals when they need it most.

✨ Some of the most-needed items include:

Canned fruits & veggies 🍎
Canned meats & beans
Cereal & instant oatmeal
Cups of noodles
Soups & stews
Granola & breakfast bars
Shelf-stable milk

📍 Drop off donations at 917 N. Main St., Harrisonburg, VA
🕘 Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM

Prefer to give online? 💻 Every dollar helps us keep shelves stocked: www.StrengthInPeers.org/donate

Prefer to order and ship? Check out our Amazon Wish List! https://a.co/9FD2On5

Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes without this basic need. Thank you for sharing your kindness! 💗

🌸 Mom 2 Mom: Finding Recovery & Wellness Together 🌸Mom 2 Mom is a program at Strength In Peers that supports women who a...
02/03/2026

🌸 Mom 2 Mom: Finding Recovery & Wellness Together 🌸

Mom 2 Mom is a program at Strength In Peers that supports women who are pregnant, nursing, or of childbearing age and facing substance use challenges.

We use a harm-reduction approach and offer free, one-on-one support from peers who understand recovery. Our team helps with connection to health care, testing, treatment connections, childcare, transportation, and next steps toward school or work.

Our goal is to help moms:
💗 Stay healthy
👶 Strengthen bonds with their babies
🌱 Build confidence, stability, and hope

You don’t have to do this alone—we’re here to walk alongside you.

📞 Contact: Marcy Parlett, Program Coordinator
📱 540-217-0869 | 📧 Marcy@StrengthInPeers.org
🌐 www.StrengthInPeers.org

HARM REDUCTION SAVES LIVES! 💗Harm reduction is about meeting people where they’re at—through prevention, risk reduction,...
02/02/2026

HARM REDUCTION SAVES LIVES! 💗

Harm reduction is about meeting people where they’re at—through prevention, risk reduction, health promotion, and compassionate support—so everyone has the chance to live healthier, self-directed lives.

Our services are available at our Community Resource Centers:

Harrisonburg Community Resource Center
917 N. Main Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Mon–Fri | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
(Rapid HIV and Hepatitis C Testing also available at this location!)

New Market Community Resource Center
9560 S. Congress St., New Market, VA 22844
(Historic home next to Southern Kitchen restaurant)
Thursdays | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(Rapid HIV and Hepatitis C Testing also available at this location!)

Walk in during these times or call us 540-217-0869 to schedule an appointment. 🧡 Our program is authorized by the Virginia Commissioner of Health pursuant to Virginia code § 32.1-45.4.




SIP Harm Reduction

💙 Find Support at Our Community Resource Centers! 💙Strength In Peers’ Community Resource Centers offer free, barrier-fre...
02/02/2026

💙 Find Support at Our Community Resource Centers! 💙

Strength In Peers’ Community Resource Centers offer free, barrier-free support for anyone in need.

We provide:
💜 Case management & referrals
💜 Application help for housing, healthcare, employment & recovery
💜 Public computer access
💜 Emergency supplies (toiletries, socks, rain ponchos, blankets)
💜 Food pantry items
💜 Weekly peer-led groups: Dual Recovery Therapy & Acudetox, SMART Recovery, Sober Living, Yoga & Meditation, and Anger Management (In-person groups at our Harrisonburg Main St. location, and on-line through Zoom!)

📍 Walk-ins Welcome!
🏠 Harrisonburg Community Resource Center
917 N. Main St., Unit 1 | Mon–Fri, 9 AM–2 PM

🌄 New Market Community Resource Center
9560 S. Congress St. | Thursday, 9 AM–4 PM

When available, we also offer mobile outreach in Page & Shenandoah Counties, please call us to schedule an appointment - 540-217-0869.

Visit www.StrengthInPeers.org for more information, or just stop by!

Thinking about becoming a Peer Recovery Specialist in Virginia?Curious about certification and next steps?We’ve got you ...
01/30/2026

Thinking about becoming a Peer Recovery Specialist in Virginia?
Curious about certification and next steps?

We’ve got you covered.

This graphic breaks down where to start and who to check out if you’re interested in peer support work in the Commonwealth.

Learn about Peer Recovery Specialist (PRS) training options through the
Virginia Peer Recovery Specialist Portal
👉 https://www.vaprs.org/

Explore certification requirements for becoming a
Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) through the
Virginia Certification Board
👉 https://www.vacertboard.org/cprs

Scan the QR codes, explore the resources, and take the next step toward peer support work!

Need Support? We’re here for YOU! 🌟 At our Community Resource Center in New Market, we provide no-cost, barrier-free sup...
01/29/2026

Need Support? We’re here for YOU! 🌟

At our Community Resource Center in New Market, we provide no-cost, barrier-free support every THURSDAY from 9 AM – 4 PM (or by appointment 📞 540-217-0869).

Here's how we can help:
✔️ Case management & referrals for housing, healthcare, employment, and recovery
💻 Public computer lab for job searches & online applications
🧴 Emergency supplies: toiletries, blankets, socks, rain ponchos & more
🥫 Food pantry for those without access to refrigeration or cooking
❤️ Rapid HIV & Hepatitis C testing
👐 Harm reduction education & supplies
🚐 Mobile resource support for those without transportation (call to schedule!)

Our doors are open to anyone in need—no cost, no barriers, just community. 💙

📍 Visit us in New Market - 9560 S. Congress St., or call 540-217-0869 to make an appointment.

Address

917 N. Main Street, Suite 1
Harrisonburg, VA
22802

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15402170869

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