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Fall River Recovery Connection Center
649 Bedford Street
Fall River, MA 02720
Main Number: 508-675-3137
All our supports, services and activities are 100% FREE of charge!!!
No Insurance or Referrals Required!!
All Are Welcome!!
Please note: Our Zoom information has changed!
The new Zoom ID is 862 0987 4451 | Passcode: 825306
New Zoom Link:
https://vinfen.zoom.us/j/86209874451?pwd=yz4bspC09nZ5mmbxTaFuJxxVNYDniA.1
Call in # 929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 862 0987 4451
Passcode: 825306
Sewing 101 & Plushie Repair Workshop!
Come join us for a fun, creative, and welcoming evening at the Fall River Recovery Connection Center! Whether you’re brand new to sewing or already have some experience, this workshop is a chance to learn basic hand-sewing skills, work on a favorite plushie or stuffed toy, and learn simple techniques for repairing rips, seams, and other small repairs. Or simply come hang out, get creative, connect with others, and enjoy a welcoming peer-run space!
Hosting along with:
Rainbow Rabbit Wandering Wardrobe 🐰🌈
Celebrating LGBTQ+ community, creativity & connection — allies are warmly welcomed!
Monday, October 5 from 6:00–8:00 PM
Fall River RCC — 649 Bedford St., Fall River, MA
All supplies provided, just bring your own plushie or stuffed toy! Free snacks and coffee provided, along with free donated clothing available.
Meet our Fall River Peer Support Team!
Christine Kelley-Tavares, CPS
Program Director
kelleytavaresc@vinfen.org
(857) 303-9564
Blanca Garcia, MS, TRS, CPS
Group Facilitator
garciab@vinfen.org
Hablo Espanol
Marquee Savoy, CPS
Recovery Bridger
savoym@vinfen.org
(508) 802-5461
Jillian Andrade, CPS
Recovery Youth Leader
andradej@vinfen.org
Shannon Walsh
Community Connector
walshsh@vinfen.org
"Working with a community of peers is vital for providing support, validation, and fostering a sense of belonging. It creates a safe space where individuals can share their challenges, discuss advocacy, and inspire each other with stories of hope and resilience.
By exchanging experiences, peers learn new coping strategies, empower each other to speak up for their rights, and support each other in making positive lifestyle changes. This collective strength helps individuals feel less isolated and more confident in their journey toward a better, healthier life."
*Blanca Garcia, Group Facilitator*
Check out our flyers below for our peer-facilitated support groups.
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"We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty"
~Maya Angelou
Sometimes, we all have masks! We like to hang ours on the wall and let people see who we really are.
Photo by Blanca Garcia
Our RCC Community collaborates on decorating the program tree that changes with each season.
Directions to our Center
Hours of Operation
Monday 11 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 4 pm
Closed Wednesday
Thursday 11 am - 3 pm
Friday 11 am - 4 pm