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| Welcome to the Western Mass Recovering Learning Community |
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The Western Mass Recovery Learning Community (RLC) creates conditions that support recovery at both the individual and community level through trauma-sensitive peer supports and the development of a regional network. We believe that human relationships are at the center of what heal people who have experienced extreme emotional states, trauma, mental health diagnoses and a variety of other challenges in life. Our lived experience and ‘humanness’ is what unites us. Our stories, collective wisdom and strength are what guide us and our community to wellness. The Recovery Learning Community (RLC) is a peer-run project providing supports to individuals with lived experience. One of the founding concepts behind the RLC is that human relationships with people are healing, particularly when those people have similar experiences. And so, above all else, the RLC strives to create forums through which human relationships, community and a regional network of supports can develop. On a day-to-day basis, that effort may take the form of a community meeting, a support group, a computer workshop and/or simply offering a safe space where people can communicate with others or simply be. The RLC also acts a clearing house for information about other resources in the community.
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The Western Mass Recovery Learning Community (RLC) is PEOPLE (not places) and is wherever YOU and others from the community are. Together, we offer a variety of events, workshops and trainings as well as four resource centers in Springfield, Greenfield, Holyoke and Pittsfield. Above all else, we offer each other opportunities to find support, connection and valued roles as a part of a growing community. 