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New community-based addiction support services in Lyon County brings Hope for the Holidays as overdose deaths reach record highs during pandemic

Individualized and group support services for people and families impacted by addiction and mental health are now available for free in Yerington, Fernley, and Dayton through Foundation for Recovery, a community nonprofit led by volunteers and staff in recovery from substance use and mental health themselves.

Through the Building Communities of Recovery project, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, trained peer recovery support specialists are offered to local organizations to expand their addiction and mental health services available to the public.

In-person, individualized recovery support is available in all three cities on the following days and times:

● Yerington

o Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

o Located at the Yerington Library, 20 Nevin Way, Yerington, NV 89447

● Fernley

o Every Thursday from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

o Located at the Fernley Branch Library, 575 Silver Lace Blvd., Fernley, NV 89408

● Dayton

o Every Friday from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

o Dayton Valley Branch Library, 321 Dayton Valley Rd., Dayton, NV 89403

Live individualized recovery support is also available via phone from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Community members can find more information by contacting Foundation for Recovery directly at (702)530-0055, via email [email protected] or visiting us at www.FORRECOVERY.ORG


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