Support Group-Mental Health - Roanoke, On Our Own Roanoke Valley
A social drop-in center (no appointment needed) for mental health consumers. Provides a safe, consumer run alternative for the purpose of socialization, self help, advocacy, recreation and education. Operates primarily during the time traditional providers of mental-health services are closed. Employs consumers of mental health services as staff with the belief that they can provide services for individuals, making their own lives more productive and meaningful, while enriching the lives of others. Sponsors support groups such as the Peer Support Group, Veteran's Support Group, Wellness Recovery Action Plan Workshops, Codependents Anonymous, Music Group, and Dual Recovery Anonymous; a 12-step program for people with both substance abuse and mental health issues. Provides activities such as bingo, chess and checkers, cook outs, karaoke, holiday activities and more. Veterans Group on Mondays at 1pm.
Physical Address
429 Elm Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
Hours
Monday: 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM; Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM; Thursday: 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM; Friday: 12:00 PM - 03:30 PM; Saturday: 12:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Voice
Fax
(540) 362-5088
Application process
Walk-ins and telephone referrals accepted
Languages
English
Service area
Roanoke City, VA
Agency info
On Our Own of Roanoke Valley, Inc.
Mission is to promote recovery by providing a safe, peer run alternative for the purpose of socialization, self-help, advocacy, recreation, support, and education. Operates primarily during the time traditional providers of mental health services are closed, such as holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. Trained Peer Recovery Specialists in long-term recovery are the staff who provides a haven for people, making their own lives more productive and meaningful, while enriching the lives of others.