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!
July 2026 Calendar
Hello BestSelf Team & Our Valued Community Partners,
As we welcome July, we are reminded that recovery is not measured by perfection but by perseverance. Every new day offers another opportunity to choose hope, experience freedom, strengthen our resilience, and continue moving forward together. Recovery is about more than healing; it is about finding the freedom to live authentically, to grow beyond our past, and to embrace the possibilities that lie ahead. Whether someone is taking their first step toward recovery or celebrating years of healing, every milestone deserves to be recognized, and every person deserves a community that believes in them.
July is also recognized as BIPOC Mental Health Month, Disability Pride Month, and Bereaved Parents Awareness Month. These observances remind us that mental health, recovery, and healing are deeply personal and influenced by our lived experiences, identities, cultures, abilities, and losses. They call us to continue creating spaces where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and empowered to seek support without fear of judgment or stigma.
Throughout the month, our Recovery Community Center will continue offering peer-led groups, wellness activities, mindfulness, creative expression, movement, recovery discussions, and one-on-one peer support because we know that healing happens in connection with others. Whether you’re looking to build coping skills, explore new pathways of recovery, or simply find a place where you belong, our doors are always open!
Holiday Hours: We know that recovery doesn’t take a holiday, and neither does the need for connection. That’s why the Recovery Community Center has chosen to remain open on Friday, July 3, even though most BestSelf Behavioral Health locations will be closed. We will be closed on Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day, and look forward to welcoming everyone back during our regular hours the following week.
This month, we are especially looking forward to welcoming Diane from Grit N Grace for our PTSD Share & Self-Care Workshop, creating space for honest conversations about trauma, healing, and the importance of caring for ourselves while supporting others. We’ll also continue offering Problem Gambling 101, providing education, resources, and compassionate conversations that help reduce stigma and remind individuals and families that recovery from gambling-related harm is possible.
As a peer-run recovery community, we believe some of the most powerful moments happen in everyday conversations; when someone feels heard, finds hope in another person’s story, or realizes they no longer have to walk their journey alone. Every conversation, every act of kindness, and every connection have the potential to change a life.
We also invite anyone interested in strengthening recovery supports throughout Western New York to consider joining our Recovery Community Center Advisory Board. Your lived experience, ideas, and voice help shape the future of recovery in our community.
📅 Save the Date!
Please join us on Wednesday, September 9, for our Recovery Community Wellness BBQ in celebration of National Recovery Month. This special day will bring together individuals, families, community partners, and organizations to celebrate the strength of recovery, honor those we have lost to overdose, and uplift community healing. We look forward to sharing food, fellowship, music, community resources, and hope with all of you. Community partners interested in hosting a resource table are warmly encouraged to join us.
Thank you for continuing to walk beside us as we build a community where recovery is celebrated, every voice matters, and hope continues to grow. Together, we are proving that recovery is possible, healing happens in community, and no one has to walk this journey alone.
Together in hope and healing,
The Recovery Community Outreach Center