R.O.S.S. Madison county

R.O.S.S. Madison County Community Center

Hours of Operation:

We are open 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.

At our R.O.S.S. Recovery Community Centers, individuals come and go as they like and choose to either attend a support group, engage in social activities, fill out online job applications, or help to build their resume. R.O.S.S. is a safe, supportive, and fun environment for the people we serve to be in. If someone doesn’t have a place to go for the holidays or to watch a game, they can come to R.O.S.S. and share a meal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a Peer Support Specialist?

A Peer Support Specialist is a person living in recovery with a substance use disorder and providing support to others seeking recovery from a substance use disorder.

Who is a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS)?

A person in recovery from substance use disorder working within an agency or organization, who has been trained to use their personal recovery story to assist others in developing their personal plan for recovery. This person must meet the Alabama Department of Mental Health’s requirements to provide peer supportive services.

Peer Support Services promote:

Many pathways to recovery
Self-directed care
Advocacy
A strength-based approach
Relationship enhancement
Emphasis on peer support
Philosophy
Recovery philosophy
Holistic Approach
Self-care

PEER SERVICES INCLUDE:

Facilitating recovery education groups
Peer led support groups
Peer mentoring
Using life experiences to assist consumers in understanding their diagnosis
Crisis support
Relapse prevention planning
Reconnecting to family and community
Basic living skills
Building self-esteem and confidence
Recreation and social opportunities
Self-help and self-advocacy skills
Crisis resolution, problem solving, and goal setting skills
Screening/intake
Assistance in acquiring resources