Find solace, support, and strength through McDowell Impact. At Impact, we strive to foster an inclusive community where recovery is a personal journey, not a destination.
- Recovery Supports
- One-on-One Peer Support
- Workshops and Activities
- Wellness Resources
- Harm Reduction Supports
- Hep C Testing & Linkage to Treatment
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Our Values
- Empathy – An empathetic staff of peer support specialists with lived experience.
- Inclusivity – All paths to recovery are accepted here.
- Hope- Rediscover hope that recovery is possible.
We’re here to support you on your journey to recovery and well-being. Our dedicated team is committed to providing a safe, judgment-free space where you can find the support and resources you need.
One-on-One Peer Support: Connect with a trained peer support specialist who understands your journey and can offer guidance, empathy, and encouragement.
Support Groups: Join a diverse range of support groups facilitated by experienced professionals and find fellowship in recovery. Share, learn, and grow together.
Resource Navigation: Our team can help you navigate the complex world of resources and services, connecting you to the support you need.
Supplies: Access free supplies to help you on your path, including hygiene items, food, harm-reduction supplies, and other necessities.
Recovery Community Center
The physical Recovery Community Center (RCC) was established as part of a hub-and-spoke service model to expand access to recovery supports while maintaining a confidential, person-centered approach. The RCC provides a safe, welcoming space where individuals can build community, access and share resources, and engage in recovery-oriented activities. As a visible and trusted presence, the Center activities also increase program recognition and accessibility across the county, strengthening connections between individuals, services, and the broader recovery network.
A place where you belong.
Contact us for more information:
117 Railroad Street, Marion NC, 28752
828-527-6014
McDowell Impact is an innovative, multiagency recovery program providing specialized services to address substance use disorder (SUD) in McDowell County. As McDowell County's first-ever peer support program, Impact utilizes Peer Support Specialists to promote and support the recovery journey.
Area served
McDowell County
Program Goals
• Breaking stigma in our community
• Decreasing isolation directly related to stigma
• Growing resources in our community
• Building a strong recovery community and a united effort to combat substance use and its effects in our community.
McDowell Impact provides care to individuals across McDowell County who struggle with substance use and co-occurring challenges like infectious disease, justice involvement, and overdose. The certified specialists help navigate these challenges and provide access to resources, services, and support to keep them safe and healthy.
Through Impact Recovery, Peer Support Specialists offer individuals a place of belonging, support, and connection grounded in lived experience. The program includes comprehensive one-on-one peer coordination, recovery coaching, workshops and group activities, wellness resources, harm reduction services, hepatitis C testing and linkage to care, and access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
In 2024, McDowell Impact provided services to over 400 neighbors, with many additional residents reached through community-based outreach efforts. Program activities generated more than 500 referrals addressing social determinants of health (SDOH), and over one-quarter of participants received direct linkages to medical, behavioral health, or recovery-related care.