Wilkes Recovery Revolution

R3 recovery center serves as a walk-in recovery community center located at 1907 west park drive in north wilkesboro, north carolina is a hub where peers looking to enter or sustain recovery from the effects of substance use or mental health concerns can come and meet with north carolina certified peer support specialists who guide their recovery journey through the lens of lived experience. Our peer support specialists work with peers to offer wrap-around services that address the eight dimensions of wellsness as outlined by the substance abuse and mental health services administration (samhsa) including housing, transportation, health and physical wellness, continuing education, employment assistance, and more. Through active community navigation, we have established avenues of partnership and referral with other human services agencies in addition to what we are able to offer directly to ensure that we are addressing all social determinates of health that impact the population we serve.

Wilkes harm reduction collective program stands as a lifeline, offering a comprehensive array of resources aimed at harm reduction and holistic well-being. From overdose reversal kits and syringe access services to vital training for safer substance use, fentanyl test strips, wound care kits, and personal hygiene essentials, we leave no stone unturned in our commitment to empowering individuals on their journey toward health and stability. This programming seamlessly links participants to a wealth of additional resources and programming, ensuring continuity of care and support. Collaborating with alfa, we extend our reach even further, providing free monthly testing for hepatitis-c, syphilis, and hiv, with swift linkage to treatment for those in need. In a bold step forward, we unveiled our mobile recovery health unit, a beacon of support on wheels, equipped to deliver all our services directly to the communities we serve. Operated by a nc certified peer support specialist, this mobile oasis offers not just harm reduction tools, but also invaluable resources for recovery coaching, benefits navigation, employment support, and crisis assistance.