Addiction and Recovery
Substance misuse, abuse and addiction impacts individuals, families, and churches in both powerful and subtle ways. Recovery is possible. Resources, information and support are available.
A Prayer for Recovery
For the Victims of Addiction
O blessed Lord, you ministered to all who came to you: Look
with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost
their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of
your unfailing mercy; remove from them the fears that beset
them; strengthen them in the work of their recovery; and to
those who care for them, give patient understanding and
persevering love. Amen. (Book of Common Prayer)
Resources for Individuals, Families, and Friends:
Addiction Recovery Coalition of NH
Al-Anon/Alateen Family Support Groups of NH
New Hampshire AA
New Hampshire NA
New Hampshire Coalition of Recovery Residences
NH Connections
NH Recovery Community Organizations
Recovery Support Services from NHDHHS
SMART Recovery NH + VT
The Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative
Resources for Parishes:
Brochure for Hosting Recovery Groups in your Parish
Being Hosts and Allies to the Recovery Community
Liturgical Resources
Handbook for Healing Eucharists and Prayer Services for People with Addictions
Communion Service for People in Recovery
Compline with the 12 Steps
Daily Morning Prayer with the 12 Steps
Daily Evening Prayer with the 12 Steps
Service for People in Recovery
Healing Service for Recovery
12 Step Intersessions
12 Step Thanksgiving Eucharist
Rite Three, A Celebration of Life in Recovery
Recovery Eucharist Resources:
Information and Materials for Recovery Sunday
Recovery Sunday Eucharist
Suggested Hymns for Recovery Sunday
Hymn for Recovery Sunday, by the Rev. Robin Thomas Soller
Biblical Helps for the 12 Steps