69 Linwood Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 | 716.539.5260
Recovery Community
No Fees. No Co-Pays. No Referrals. No Insurance Necessary.
BestSelf Recovery Community was created to give people in all stages of recovery and their families, a safe and welcoming environment to reclaim their lives. The BestSelf Recovery Community takes a holistic approach to recovery, offering a wide range of personalized services to promote healthy lifestyles – from support groups and life-skills training to exercise classes.
No matter what stage of recovery you’re in, who you’re receiving treatment from or where you live in Western New York, you can discover your BestSelf here. The BestSelf Recovery Community is truly a “center without walls,” actively expanding throughout the area to provide people with more pathways to recovery in more places. Since our members help create and drive programming, the BestSelf Recovery Community is always changing and growing to meet their needs!
We welcome people in all stages of recovery. Whether you’ve been in recovery long-term or you’re just starting to explore recovery options, our door is open for you. There are so many ways to get involved in the BestSelf Recovery Community. Each member’s journey can be personalized to t his or her needs. The Recovery Community recognizes and supports multiple pathways to recovery.
Call or visit The BestSelf Recovery Community any time to get started on your journey.
Recovery Community
69 Linwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14209
716.539.5260
Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10AM – 6PM
Wednesday: 11AM – 7PM
Thursday: 10AM – 6PM
Friday: 11AM – 7PM
Saturday: 9AM – 4PM
No Fees. No Co-Pays. No Referrals. No Insurance Necessary.
Recovery Community Staff
At the Recovery Community, we’re here to provide support, encouragement, information and guidance to people on their recovery journey. Our programs are created for people in recovery by people in recovery. Our Recovery Community Staff will work 1-on-1 with you to develop a personalized recovery plan, set and attain life goals and connect you with the right resources to help you succeed.
Recovery Care
Find a combination of support groups, seminars, services, classes and activities that are right for you!
• Mutual Support Groups
• Music & Recovery
• Replace Addiction and the family with GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing)
• Recovery Enhancement
• AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)
• NA (Narcotics Anonymous)
• Smart Recovery
• NARCAN Training
Family Support
Family & friends often have trouble knowing how to help their loved ones with addictions. Our family supports can help families and friends understand substance use disorders and recovery as a process, learn about treatment options, how to support a loved one and gain perspective on how to take care of themselves as people who have been impacted by addiction. Family activities such as Paint Night, BINGO and more are also available.
Education & Vocation
Whether you’re looking to get back in the workforce, or you’re ready to start learning again, BestSelf Recovery Community has resources that can work for you.
Volunteer Opportunities
Give back by helping others through volunteering to provide peer to peer support!
November 2025 Calendar
Dear BestSelf Family and Community Partners,
As we enter this season of reflection and gratitude, our hearts are overflowing with appreciation for each of you; the partners, peers, families, advocates, and all who serve and support our participants and for making recovery and hope a living reality every single day. Together, we’ve shown what it means to lead with compassion, to hold space for one another’s stories, and to build bridges of healing across every pathway of recovery. Each of you plays a vital role in helping individuals and families find strength, wellness, and belonging.
November is a month rich in meaning. It’s Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor the wisdom, traditions, and resilience of Indigenous peoples whose deep spiritual connection to community and the earth continues to guide us toward balance, gratitude, and respect for all creation. We also pause to recognize Veterans Day on November 11, honoring the courage, sacrifice, and service of our nation’s heroes including those in recovery who continue to show strength and resilience in their healing journeys. We see you; we honor you, and we thank you for your service.
This month also reminds us that community is at the heart of everything we do. From Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, where we honor the lives, courage, and resilience of our transgender community members, to International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day on November 22, when we hold space for those healing from unimaginable pain; we are reminded that compassion, visibility, and unity save lives. 💜
As we prepare for our 4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, November 26 from 12–3pm at 69 Linwood Ave, we invite you to join us in celebrating recovery, family, and community. This gathering has become more than a tradition; it’s an act of love and service, a moment where we come together to nourish not only the body but also the heart. For many, this may be the only warm meal or sense of connection they’ll have this holiday season, and we are honored to serve with love, dignity, and gratitude. The meal, lovingly prepared by TLC_Catering, is our way of saying thank you to our participants and recovery community for showing up, for believing in the power of peer support, and for allowing us to walk beside you on this journey of hope and healing.
May this Thanksgiving remind us to pause, breathe, and appreciate the gifts of connection, healing, and grace. Whether you’re a peer, partner, or friend of the Recovery Community, please know that you are valued, seen, and deeply appreciated!
With love, gratitude, and solidarity,
The Recovery Community Outreach Center
The Recovery Community Outreach Center