The Recovery Centers are person-driven centers located in Scranton and Pottsville where persons receiving mental health services come together in an atmosphere of mutual support for the process of supporting their individual Recovery. The Centers offer members an environment where they can enhance and expand activities of self advocacy such as Peer Specialists Programs, Mental Health Advanced Directives, and Community Support Programs, as well as develop and implement educational programs on issues relating to mental wellness and Recovery.
Members of the Recovery Center must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. Members are required to complete a brief demographic sheet, which includes identification of their mental health provider(s) and an emergency contact.
The Scranton Recovery Center is located at 825 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510. For more information about our Scranton Recovery Center, you may check out the latest calendar of events and newsletter. Hours of Operation are:
Monday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Founded in 1962, the Friendship "7" Social Club, offers a safe, supportive environment in Lackawanna County for persons in the community who have a mental illness or emotional problem to come together, socialize, and enjoy activities. The Friendship "7" Social Club meets on Tuesday evenings at the Recovery Center in Scranton, 825 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510. For information on planned activities check out the Scranton Recovery Center Calendar.
The Pottsville Recovery Center is located at 108 Claude A. Lord Blvd., Pottsville, PA 17901. For more information about our Pottsville Recovery Center, you may check out the latest calendar of events and newsletter. Hours of Operation are:
Monday - Friday: 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed