As of August 2021, The Pathway Program provides alternative peer groups for Substance Abuse Support in the greater Phoenix, AZ area and the greater Sacramento, CA area. We are excited about this new announcement since the general approach of alternative peer groups fits so closely with our own philosophy. Adolescents and young adults usually must be shown a better, more fun way of life before they are willing to let go of alcohol and drugs. This is exactly the purpose of an alternative peer group.
What is an alternative peer group?
An alternative peer group is a counselor-led substance abuse support group for young people that is based on sobriety and has been shown to improve a young person’s ability to stay sober after drug and alcohol treatment is over. It is known that young people tend to relapse due to negative peer pressure at a much higher rate than adults – the alternative peer group is a youth-centered approach to helping young people navigate sobriety and thrive as they get their lives back on track.
Alternative peer group (APG) recovery utilizes 12-step principles, social connection, and fun to provide young people with the resources and emotional coping tools they need to thrive after treatment. The six essential elements of an alternative peer group are:
- Youth
- Social functions
- 12-step meetings
- Counseling
- Family support
- Psychosocial education
Learn more about The Pathway Program APG recovery services in Arizona and California
Our alternative peer group in Tempe serves the greater Phoenix, AZ area. Our alternative peer group in Rocklin, CA serves the greater Sacramento, CA area. To learn more about APG recovery:
- Do alternative peer groups work?
- Visit out Tempe, Arizona location
- Visit our Rocklin, California location
- Learn more about our support groups for young people
- Learn more about our sober social functions for young people
- Visit Association of Alternative Peer Groups Website