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Fall River Recovery Connection Center
Empowering Women
Facilitated by Jillian Andrade
Empowering Women is a group that offers a safe, supportive space for women to heal, grow, and recognize their strength. Each week explores different parts of the journey—such as emotional and physical safety, relationships, and self-worth. Through honest conversation and shared experiences, we’ll build trust while learning skills and practicing activities that strengthen communication, boundaries, and confidence.
Starts Monday, 3/16!
Please email Jillian at andradej@vinfen.org to learn more about the group.
Meet our Fall River Peer Support Team!
(857) 895-6503
Justin Coonan, CPS
Program Director
coonanj@vinfen.org
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 Donnelly
Community Connector
donnellys@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.
"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.