Support Groups
FINDING CHRISTIAN SUPPORT GROUPS IN MY AREA
Christian support groups are an embedded sober community that can provide emotional support during the tough days of recovery and spiritual support when you feel like giving up.
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Christian rehab and support groups use a common faith to bolster traditional rehab efforts and enhance personal development.
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There are many examples of national Christian support groups, including Life Recovery Groups, Celebrate Recovery, Prodigals International, Re:Generation, and Recovery Church Movement.
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Recovery Unplugged offers faith-based treatment in several regions that incorporate engaging with Christian music.
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We also have an index of many local Christian support groups that can assist you in your addiction recovery journey.
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Local Christian Support Groups and Faith-Based Therapy
If you live in the US cities of Austin, Fort Lauderdale, Nashville, and Virginia, here are a few ways to find Christian rehab centers:
Faith-Based Recovery
If you are serious about integrating faith into your recovery journey, consider our faith-based therapy program at Recovery Unplugged.
We offer licensed therapists who can assist you in a 6 to 10-week treatment course that provides structure, accountability, and empowerment to help you draw your recovery strength from God.
Sessions could include Scripture recitation, prayer, group exercises, individual exercises, and engagement with spiritual music. We want to connect the principles, stories, and characters of the Bible to your lived experiences for extra encouragement during demanding stretches of your recovery.
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