Recovery Center and Progress House

The Recovery Center and Progress House 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 and the Progress House 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.

Scranton Recovery Center

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 - 8:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

Friendship "7" Social Club

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.

Progress House

The Progress House is located at 116 South Claude A. Lord Blvd., Pottsville, PA 17901. The Progress House is a bridge between a consumer driven drop-in center model and a consumer run clubhouse model. The Progress House is a unique community where members can work individually and in committees to direct everyday operations and special projects. For more information about our Progress House, you may check out the latest calendar of events and newsletter. Hours of Operation are:

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Sunday: Closed