Change on Hamilton

Q: What activities does Change on Hamilton offer?

Change on Hamilton hosts Saturday Night Recovery Game Night , a fun, safe environment for individuals to gather and enjoy games like Spades, Uno, and chess, along with music, pizza, and fellowship. We also have large-screen TVs for watching your favorite sports, including football, basketball, and baseball.

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About Change on Hamilton

The Change on Hamilton Recovery Center is operated by volunteers in recovery and managed by professional staff. We offer a safe environment that fosters inclusive and respectful support to individuals seeking assistance in all stages of recovery.

We are not a treatment facility; however, we can assist those in need by referring to treatment as well as offer other community resources as needed.

We encourage and guide members to pursue meaningful lives with purpose and to meet their self-defined goals at our recovery center. Our hope is that individuals will find inspiration, encouragement, as well as support through the lived experience of our staff at the center.

We rely on the effort and dedication from our community to support the recovery process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I come to Change on Hamilton just to relax?cavettek2024-11-01T09:20:06-04:00

Can I come to Change on Hamilton just to relax?

Absolutely! Change on Hamilton is a welcoming space where you can unwind, grab a hot cup of coffee, and take a break. Everyone is welcome to come and hang out.

What activities does Change on Hamilton offer?cavettek2024-11-01T09:19:54-04:00

What activities does Change on Hamilton offer?

Change on Hamilton hosts Saturday Night Recovery Game Night, a fun, safe environment for individuals to gather and enjoy games like Spades, Uno, and chess, along with music, pizza, and fellowship. We also have large-screen TVs for watching your favorite sports, including football, basketball, and baseball.

Why is Change on Hamilton important?cavettek2024-10-28T09:52:09-04:00

Why is Change on Hamilton important?

Change on Hamilton is not a treatment program. Instead, it serves as a welcoming space for Lehigh County’s recovery community, conveniently located in the heart of Allentown. We provide a home-like environment where individuals can rebuild a sense of community. Our inclusive center offers resources for all stages of recovery, including employment assistance with CareerLink, Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS) services, free computer access, case management, harm reduction tools like Narcan, and support groups such as Recovery Dharma and 12-step programs. We also host recovery-focused activities, including arts and crafts, movie nights, and yoga. Currently, Change on Hamilton is the only recovery center in Allentown, fully funded by Lehigh County Drug & Alcohol.

What do we do at the Recovery Center?megan2024-10-28T09:52:46-04:00

What do we do at the Recovery Center?

Change on Hamilton is a Recovery resource center designed to help guide individuals in obtaining a multitude of resources within the community. The recovery center houses multiple peer recovery support services such as Certified Recovery Specialist (CRS), Journey’s (previously known as Plan of Safe Care) which is Children’s and Family based program. Individuals are also able to access our clothing bank which provides year round clothing for Men, Women and Children, resources for food and so much more.

Do we help with job search?megan2024-08-29T16:18:23-04:00

Do we help with job search?

The Recovery center does provide employment resources through our partnership with Career Link, through their Leap Program individuals are assisted in creating resumes, mock interviews, and more.

Does the Recovery Center provide outpatient services?megan2024-08-29T16:18:09-04:00

Does the Recovery Center provide outpatient services?

The Recovery Center provides case management which includes drug & alcohol assessments, bed searches as well as access to self-help twelve step meetings.

What We Offer

Recovery Support Services – case manager, referral for CRS services, and referrals for D&A assessments
12-Step Group – NA, AA, Dharma and more
Recovery Oriented Activities – yoga, arts & crafts
Clothing Banks – men’s, women’s & children’s clothing
Community Drives – back to school book bags
Educational & Life Skills Workshops – Careerlink, resume building, mock interviews, job searches, and a variety of educational workshops
Resources – computers, internet access, telephones, and recovery based reading materials