FAVOR Upstate

Attend the All-Recovery meeting today at noon and then stick around for some fun! Family friendly, all are welcome!

Come enjoy some Putt-Putt with us tomorrow at the beautiful Oasis Ranch course in Seneca. Beat the heat and have some fun with others in recovery!

Cannot go wrong tonight at either our Greenville or Spartanburg Centers with this FUN AiR (Adventures in Recovery) events....hope to see you there!

Spartanburg recovery coach, Serena, providing harm reduction materials at one of our community partnerships MAT clinic. Behavioral Health Group

Recovery from Substance Use Disorder whether it is for individuals seeking it or family members navigating it is about just doing your best. Hang in there and keep coming back!

Shout out to our Spartanburg FAVOR of the Month! Mike S. continues to be a guiding light in our meetings and a recorder of recovery quotes. One of his favorites being “forgiveness means giving up all hope of a better past.” - Lily Tomlin

Dennis Kuenzli will mark five years in recovery in August. He found FAVOR Upstate thanks to a facility outreach that was done during an Intensive Outpatient program he was enrolled in, and started attending meetings shortly thereafter. Although he has had his ups and downs along his recovery journey, Dennis has made many friends and found his family at FAVOR. “FAVOR to me means a support group that I can always rely on in my recovery journey. People that can understand what I have been through, and where I want to go. FAVOR is a movement in the upstate and we are making a difference!”

Dennis enjoys making an impact through his volunteering for FAVOR. He takes a regular shift behind the front desk at the Greenville Center, facilitates All Recovery meetings on Zoom, does facility outreach, and helps with special events. Dennis said: “Volunteering gives me one more tool in my toolbox. It provides accountability and responsibility, helps me put faces with names, and keeps me connected. Doing facility outreach reminds me of where I was, and I enjoy carrying a message of hope like it was carried to me.” When asked why someone should consider volunteering Dennis said, “it will strengthen your recovery, guaranteed!”

FAVOR Upstate Volunteer Coordinator Roy Dessloch is proud of Dennis’ progress and appreciative of his spirit of service. “Dennis is willing to wear a lot of different hats for us, and he dons them all well. We are very lucky to have such a passionate volunteer who is so dedicated to our mission. Dennis is awesome!” We are fortunate that Dennis is a part of the FAVOR family. Thank you, Dennis, for all you do!

that substance use disorder (SUD) is both a primary disease (meaning it’s not the result of other causes) AND a chronic disease (meaning it must be treated, managed, and monitored over a person’s lifetime)? Learn more about SUD and FAVOR Upstate’s NO COST, NO JUDGEMENT help for individuals and families suffering from it: https://bit.ly/4bKss0D

About Substance Use Disorder & Recovery | FAVOR Upstate Substance Use Disorder Facts & Trends Substance use disorder is a chronic brain disorder, not a behavior issue. “At its core, substance use disorder isn’t just a social problem or a moral problem or a criminal problem. It’s a brain problem whose behaviors manifest in all these other areas,” ...

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Our other AiR (Adventures in Recovery) event Saturday was the annual tubing trip on the Green River. Thanks for a generous benefactor it was free of charge for all participants. We DO have fun in recovery at FAVOR Upstate!

There is such peace in fishing. Time for meditation and connecting with nature. Saturday we enjoyed nature at its finest with the Oconee center AiR (Adventure in Recovery)

Help is just a phone call, click, or a step away. Give FAVOR Upstate a chance to show you what compassionate and empathetic help looks like to individuals and family members suffering from Substance Use Disorder. 864-430-1802, favorupstate.org

Take your pick of aquatic fun TOMORROW....two different AiR (Adventures in Recovery) events to choose from! Hope to see you then!

"Flicks and Food" TONIGHT at our Greenville Center! Join us for fun and fellowship and watch your recovery connections grow before your very eyes!

From navigating recovery to achieving mastery! We want to celebrate Ben, one of our amazing Peer Support specialists, and his remarkable journey with FAVOR! 🎓✨ Your dedication and compassion inspire us every day. Congratulations on your new MSW from USC and the incredible impact you continue to make!

Recovery......the hope shot we all need. Come grab some today at FAVOR Upstate!

FAVOR spent a successful afternoon teamed up with one of our community partners, The Forrester Center, to hand out Narcan and cold h2o to homeless folks on the streets of Spartanburg yesterday.

Here are a few of the many ways our FAVOR Upstate Greenville center provides hope and healing to those affected by substance use disorder (SUD). More information about this location, as well as days and times for our Greenville-based in-person meetings can be found on our website: ➡️ https://bit.ly/4bGaOeF

Greenville Center | FAVOR Upstate Greenville Center 355 Woodruff Road, Suite 303 | Greenville, SC 29607 | 864-385-7757 HOW WE GOT STARTED A small group of individuals in long-term recovery from substance use disorders began meeting in 1999 to find ways to help more individuals and families find a path to recovery in the Upstate. In....

FAVOR Upstate's monthly Strengthening Communities Workshop will be held TONIGHT at 6:00 pm at our Spartanburg Center and also on Zoom. We are proud to present this monthly workshop series designed to educate our Upstate friends, families, and neighbors about recovery and Substance Use Disorder. These workshops are free and open to all.

This month’s topic is Behavior Modification as an Approach to Recovery presented by Dr. Charles Crite.

To address the symptoms of criminal and addictive behavior, we must change our thinking. Our thinking affects our emotions and feelings, which in term generate attitudes that dictate our behavior. Behavioral modification attempts to address criminal and addictive thinking errors, distortions, patterns, and tactics that exacerbate one's addiction. Change your thinking; change your behavior.

Dr. Crite is a certified advance alcohol and drug counselor with the state of South Carolina and a certified substance abuse professional (SAP). Also, he is nationally certified by the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and a member of the National Association for Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). In 2015, he joined 13th Judicial Circuit Drug Court in Greenville, SC as an A&D Counselor II and in 2016, he accepted the position of Adult Drug Court Coordinator for the 7th Judicial Circuit Drug Court in Spartanburg, SC where he coordinates and links all entities together to ensure high-quality service delivery and strict adherence to Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards. He is now the sole proprietor of Crite Consulting LLC. Dr. Crite’s motto is: “Service to others is the highest honor that one can bestow as a social change agent.”

*NEW* FAVOR Art Cart. Everyone is an artist and art is good for the soul! Grab your take & make kit at the Spartanburg Center today! 🎨

Recovery IS wanting better for yourself. And your loved ones. Individual and family support is available for YOU at FAVOR Upstate! 💪

Another fantastic AiR (Adventure in Recovery) Saturday at Brasstown Falls hosted by the FAVOR Oconee center. Beautiful falls and wonderful recovery friends.

FAVOR Upstate's monthly Strengthening Communities Workshop will be held THIS Wednesday, July 17 6:00 pm at our Spartanburg Center and also on Zoom. We are proud to present this monthly workshop series designed to educate our Upstate friends, families, and neighbors about recovery and Substance Use Disorder. These workshops are free and open to all.

This month’s topic is Behavior Modification as an Approach to Recovery presented by Dr. Charles Crite.

To address the symptoms of criminal and addictive behavior, we must change our thinking. Our thinking affects our emotions and feelings, which in term generate attitudes that dictate our behavior. Behavioral modification attempts to address criminal and addictive thinking errors, distortions, patterns, and tactics that exacerbate one's addiction. Change your thinking; change your behavior.

Dr. Crite is a certified advance alcohol and drug counselor with the state of South Carolina and a certified substance abuse professional (SAP). Also, he is nationally certified by the National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and a member of the National Association for Drug Court Professionals (NADCP). In 2015, he joined 13th Judicial Circuit Drug Court in Greenville, SC as an A&D Counselor II and in 2016, he accepted the position of Adult Drug Court Coordinator for the 7th Judicial Circuit Drug Court in Spartanburg, SC where he coordinates and links all entities together to ensure high-quality service delivery and strict adherence to Adult Drug Court Best Practice Standards. He is now the sole proprietor of Crite Consulting LLC. Dr. Crite’s motto is: “Service to others is the highest honor that one can bestow as a social change agent.”