Those in recovery don’t have to assemble physically to meet. “Depression, despair, isolation - not interacting with others is really dangerous,” Johnson said. ▪ Don’t allow yourself to isolate: Regardless of social-distancing, Johnson said the most important thing is not to become isolated by losing contact with support groups. “If you can gain that perspective, it changes a lot about your thinking.” “There are a lot of good things going on right now - neighbors helping neighbors, assistance to the elderly,” Johnson said. ▪ Note the positives that still exist: Becoming preoccupied with the negative can threaten recovery. ▪ Exercise: Both the state and Mecklenburg County orders allow people to leave their homes to exercise do so both to use energy productively and to not feel disconnected. “It’s very important you’re as routine as you can be in an unroutined world.” Try to maintain the same diet,” Johnson said. Johnson said it’s easy with most people working from home to get out of patterns that support mental and physical health, which is particularly dangerous for those in recovery. Johnson said assessment and counseling still continue for those in need.įor those looking to maintain their sobriety and mental well-being, Johnson had this advice: Johnson said Anuvia and similar services in Charlotte can stay open as essential business under the state’s stay-at-home order. According to AA’s web site, the app lists more than 100,000 meetings worldwide and is updated twice daily.

It uses your location to provide a list of meetings nearby. There is also a free mobile app called Meeting Guide. The site includes links to a variety of meetings: In-person, and also via telephone and online. We encourage you to visit the AAWS website if you have don’t find what you’re looking for here.“With all these changes - ‘When will I go back to work?’ ‘When will the kids go to school?’ ‘When will the bills get paid?’ - it’s very important people (in recovery) have that buffer zone” of staying connected, said Mackie Johnson, director of clinical services for Anuvia Prevention and Recovery in Charlotte.Ī key resource locally, Johnson said, is the Metrolina Intergroup website which serves Charlotte and surrounding communities. AAWS has their own website with online resources, literature and information for A. Meeting information.ĪAWS (Alcoholics Anonymous World Services). Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings,Ĭovering Durham, Granville, Person and Vance CountiesĬontact us to add or update your A.

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